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Drawing of blue flower, banksia and foliage.
13 Oct

The Sceptical Botanist: Separating Fact from Fiction

  • Talk
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Come and listen to Professor Tim Entwisle, former Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria, talk about his wonderful new book.

Through 50 beautifully crafted essays, Tim shines a gentle light on everyday questions about plants and gardens, guiding the reader through fact and fiction. Including the best in gardening magazines and newspapers over four decades, as well as 24 pieces written specially for this book, The Sceptical Botanist is a tour de force of investigative writing from one of Australia’s most thoughtful and inquisitive botanical minds.

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Mon 13 Oct
  • 5.30pm - 7pm 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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Entry via Oak Lawn Gate
Mueller Hall
Birdwood Ave
³Ô¹ÏÍø 3004

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From $20 to $30

Adult / general $30

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  • telephone number: 03 9650 6398
  • email address: friends@frbgmelb.org.au

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Queen Victoria Market

Queen Victoria Market

This beloved ³Ô¹ÏÍø landmark is the largest open air market in the southern hemisphere.

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Fed Square

Fed Square

³Ô¹ÏÍø's public square and meeting place, opposite Flinders Street Station.

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  • Landmark
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State Library Victoria

Australia's oldest public library and one of the first free public libraries in the world.

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Poetry and Prose Readings
Until 21 Dec

Poetry and Prose Readings

Calling all poets, writers and lyricists to join monthly poetry and prose readings, or just listen.

  • Talk
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Living Memory: Guided Tour of the Shrine Gardens
11 Oct

Living Memory: Guided Tour of the Shrine Gardens

Step into history with this captivating, guided tour of the Shrine Reserve.

  • Talk
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Nature's Next Chapter
18 Sep

Nature's Next Chapter

Join three of Victoria's most outstanding environmental storytellers for an evening of inspiration.

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Blak & Bright Presents: Blak Ink - Unbroken Resistance
6 Nov

Blak & Bright Presents: Blak Ink - Unbroken Resistance

Blak Ink's final installment for the year is a conversation on unbroken resistance.

  • Free
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The ³Ô¹ÏÍø respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

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