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Blog articles provide insights on the activities of schools, programs, grantees, and other education stakeholders to promote continuing discussion of educational innovation and reform. Articles do not endorse any educational product, service, curriculum or pedagogy.Children’s Garden | Attractions | Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Children's Garden
Children’s Garden
The Ian Potter Foundation Children&s Garden is the perfect place for kids who love getting their hands dirty in the garden.&
There&s lots of fun places to explore including the Ruin Garden, the Meeting Place (which has a water feature that sprays up out of the ground in summer!), a Wetland Area, Bamboo Forest, The Gorge, Plant Tunnel, Kitchen Garden (full of yummy vegetables!) and The Rill (a gentle waterway that runs through the Garden).
Open 10am&sunset Wednesday&Sunday 10am&sunset seven days a week during Victorian State School holidays.
Closed to the public Monday&Tuesday during Victorian State School terms for booked school groups only
Each year the Children&s Garden takes a break in winter for regular maintenance and restoration for eight weeks following the end of July school holidays. This year it is closing on Monday 13 July and reopening on Father's Day - Sunday 6 September.
The Children&s Garden is an interactive educational environment in which children of all ages, backgrounds, physical abilities and cultures can play, explore and discover the natural world. It features plants, water, structures and pathways that reflect Melbourne's changing seasons. Plenty to explore in and around the Children&s Garden with our
or pick up a free copy at the Visitor Centre.
The garden has been designed to intrigue, teach and excite children from a very young age about the importance of conservation and the environment. It is scaled specifically for children to create a sense of ownership, care and responsibility for the environment. The Children&s Garden is accessible to anybody including wheelchair users, visitors with walking frames and parents with prams.
at The Ian Potter Foundation Children's Garden
at The Ian Potter Foundation Children&s Garden
Water features
Rill (stream): 10am&4pm daily
Spiral fountains: 10am&4pm on days when the temperature is forecast to exceed 25 degrees. The fountains do not operate when the forecast is less than 25 degrees.
This is a public space, so for safety and hygiene reasons, children must be clothed at all times. It can take as little as ten minutes for your child to suffer sunburn, so:
Slip on sun-protective clothing that covers as much skin as possible
Slop on SPF30+ sunscreen
Slap on a hat
Seek shade
Slide on sunglasses
Adults are responsible for actively supervising children and keeping them safe while in the Children&s Garden. This is a glass-free, alcohol-free and smoke-free area.
and , new enclosed Gathering Lawn area at The Ian Potter Foundation Children&s Garden.
Dogs are not permitted in the Children&s Garden, but are permitted elsewhere in Melbourne Gardens provided they are leashed and supervised at all times.&
Picnics can take up a lot of space in the Children&s Garden, which is needed for jumping, running and playing! So step out into the gardens and try these spots to throw down your picnic rug and enjoy the beautiful views:
Oak Lawn, beneath the mighty oaks there&s lots of space to play. A favourite for kids in autumn as the colourful leaves fall to the ground.
Western Lawn, with plenty of space to play close to the Children's Garden.
Princes Lawn, with views down to Central Lake and a gentle hill to roll down.
Eastern Lawn, with shady areas with nice views towards the city.
Guilfoyle and Eucalypt Lawns, with shady areas close to the Guilfoyle&s Volcano and D Gate.
Picnic Point by the lake, where you can look for eels and black swans.
Conservation
Victoria's flora and fungi are under increasing threat from climate change, environmental weeds, agriculture and urbanisation. Climate change will especially impact on plants restricted to the coldest environments on mountain summits, which are likely to lose their only suitable habitat. At Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, studies of taxonomy, distribution, population genetics, propagation, translocation and seed banking all contribute to the conservation of Victoria&s and Australia's plants and fungi.
We collect millions of high-quality seeds from native plant species within Victoria for long-term storage, research and restoration programs.
Conservation
Our scientists work to maintain biological diversity, including genetic variation, essential for functional ecosystems and the long-term viability of species.
Weeds and biosecurity
Our research helps to identify, document and combat environmental weeds that pose a threat native ecosystems and biodiversity. &
Protecting our rare and threatened species
In Victoria, there are nearly 700 native species of plants (of approximately 3,200) that are considered to be threatened and many others are rare. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria plays a leading role in programs to conserve these endangered species in order to stabilise or increase populations in their natural habitat. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is particularly involved in the conservation of native terrestrial orchids. Victoria is a 'hotspot' for orchid diversity, with 23 per cent of Australia's orchid species in just 3 per cent of the land area. Most of the native orchid species found in Victoria are terrestrial, and at least a third occur nowhere else.&
Horticulture
Plant Collections
Botanic gardens throughout the world play a significant role in helping scientists and the public understand the evolution and history of plants, their present day uses as well as what the future may hold for plants in natural environments. Across our two locations at Melbourne and Cranbourne, our experienced horticulture teams manage 45 plant collections as well as a significant area of precious bushland at Cranbourne Gardens. All of our collections feature plant labels which show each plant's scientific name comprised of a genus and species.
Sustainable Management
Our horticultural and environmental research is focused on responding to future challenges such as water availability and changing climatic conditions and looking at how these may impact on plant and landscape conservation within the gardens.
Environmental Management
At both Cranbourne and Melbourne our land management teams focus on irrigation management, finding alternate water sources, water quality and biodiversity reducing weeds, protecting plants against pests and diseases and managing soils.
Water conservation
We are constantly striving to improve irrigation efficiency, stormwater treatment, lake ecosystems and water quality in the lake system. Recently the Working Wetlands project was completed at Melbourne Gardens, reducing reliance on potable water by 40%.
How we garden in botanic gardens, how you garden at home and how we all garden as a community has big impacts on the biodiversity and sustainability of urban Australia. The Australian Garden at Cranbourne is designed to showcase how native plants can make a spectacular and waterwise home garden.&There is an Australian plant suitable for virtually any situation in your garden, from tall trees to ground covers, aquatic plants to those growing in low light or in full sun. Australian plants attract native birds and butterflies, and brighten up your garden with wonderful seasonal colour. Visit the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to find inspiration and great tips for using Australian native plants at home.
Visitor information - Cranbourne
Help the Gardens grow
The Royal Botanic Gardens has a special place in the hearts and minds of all Victorians. The Gardens has played an important role in the cultural development of Melbourne and can continue to flourish with the help of passionate individuals. There are many ways to get involved with the Gardens and we value any level of support, whether you are a friend or a donor, a member of our Director&s Circle or one of our volunteers. There are also ways to honour those you love by dedicating a tree or a bench within the Garden of your choice.&
Become a friend
The Friends of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Melbourne and Cranbourne play an active role in raising funds for the gardens through plant sales and programs. &
It&s easy to help the Gardens. &Any donation over $2 is tax deductible and every dollar helps contributes to the work of the Gardens. &
Proceeds from every purchase from The Garden Shop goes towards supporting the conservation, education and research work of the Gardens.
Many people share the Gardens with those they love and some visitors choose to mark a significant occasion by dedicating a tree or a bench to someone special. &In the Gardens you&ll notice each bench has a dedication plaque featuring a favourite quote or the recognition of an anniversary, achievement or occasion. &
Shop at the Gardens
The gift shop offers a unique opportunity to support the work of the Gardens and share your love of the Gardens with your friends and family. We stock a wide range of gardening, eco-living and horticulture inspired products that will delight gardeners of all ages. Proceeds from every purchase go towards supporting the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria in its mission to advance the knowledge and enjoyment of plants and to foster their conservation. &&
Unique to the gardens
Using artwork from the State Botanical Collection we have created some truly unique giftware with our partners Maxwell and Williams and Customworks. &
For gardeners
Home gardeners will love the extensive range of accessories along will all of the latest books to give you the inspiration and know-how you need. &
Shop online
Our online shop which means you can buy your favourite products anytime, anywhere and have them delivered to your door.
Supporting local artists
The gift shop has teamed up with a group of talented botanical artists to create an exclusive range of products to support the Cranbourne Collection botanical art exhibition. This range of beautiful giftware featuring detail from the original artworks is Australian made and will be available for a limited time only.&
Hands-on education
The Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria at Melbourne and Cranbourne offers a rich learning environment for students of all ages and abilities. &Our Education Services team develops adaptive, strategic curriculum based programs to assist teachers and provide an enjoyable and valuable learning experience for students from kindergarten to university. Each education program is designed to support teachers in achieving the Victorian Essential Learning Standards and is delivered by a qualified teacher.
Our programs
We have just released an exciting new range of programs that encourages students from kindergarten to tertiary to explore the wonders of plants in a highly interactive environment.
Book an excursion
Contact our education office to book an immersive experience for your students that will lead to the development of life-long, life-wide skills.
Professional development
Each year we host an engaging Professional Development program for educators, featuring some of the world&s leading experts in nature-based education.
'It is important that the children become aware of such a beautiful garden that provides a diverse range of opportunities to learn, relax, explore, etc.'
Yes - there was something for everyone ...ponding, feeling/smelling plants, creating pot pourri bags, listening to trees!'
'At the Botanic Gardens the children were able to see/touch and smell on a grand scale - GREAT!!'
Kindergarten
'The program has made a huge shift in the way my students view Indigenous Australians and it has changed some previous incorrect misconceptions'
Grade 5 and 6
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
1Oak Collection
2Camellia Collection
3Herb Garden
4Fern Gully
5Australian Forest Walk
6Arid Garden
7Species Rose Collection
8California Garden
9Water Conservation Garden
10Cycad Collection
11Lower Yarra River Habitat
12Southern China Collection
13Grey Garden
14Perennial Border
15New Zealand Collection
16Southwest Pacific Collection
17Viburnum Collection
18Tropical Glasshouse
19Rare & Threatened Species Collection
20Southern Africa Collection
22Eucalypts
23Bamboo Collection
24Guilfoyle's Volcano
Oak Collection
Camellia Collection
Herb Garden
Fern Gully
Australian Forest Walk
Arid Garden
Species Rose Collection
California Garden
Water Conservation Garden
Cycad Collection
Lower Yarra River Habitat
Lower Yarra River Habitat
Southern China Collection
Grey Garden
Perennial Border
New Zealand Collection
Southwest Pacific Collection
Viburnum Collection
Tropical Glasshouse
Rare & Threatened Species Collection
Southern Africa Collection
Bamboo Collection
Guilfoyle's Volcano
Visitor Facilities
Bike Racks
Visitor information centre
Map Boards
Bus Parking
Photo opportunity
Drinking water
The Garden Shop
Designated accessible parking
Walks, paths & site access
Garden bed
No public access
Major path
Secondary path
Path with steps
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