Friends of Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton launch new project

Extended works included signage, a bike rack, extra nature play space and a conversation/reflection/outdoor classroom area.

This project was financed by a grant from the Bendigo Bank and Greater Shepparton Connected Community funding.

They were joined by some members of the local Soroptimists who had donated a seat overlooking this area in recognition of their 50th anniversary.

A majestic gnarled grey box looms large over the area, and one of the newly installed story poles tells a tale of how the tree was named.

With the “cutting of the gold ribbon”, they also had planting activities, making a bird feeder and bark painting, followed by a celebratory cuppa.