LAST Sunday Friends of Australian Botanic Gardens Shepparton (FABGS) launched their Urban Community with Nature project. With new signage, extra nature play space, a bike rack and a conversation/reflection/outdoor classroom area to compliment what already exists at the Children’s Garden.
This was financed by a grant from the Bendigo Bank’s Greater Shepparton Connected Community funding.
Several members of the local Soroptimist International of Shepparton joined FABGS to celebrate their donation of a seat overlooking this area in recognition of 50 years.
Maureen, wife of the late Royce Dickson together with Grandsons Ben and Tom were on hand to celebrate one of the story poles which tells the tale of how the majestical, ancient, gnarly Grey Box tree which oversees the area received its name.
Children’s activities included bark painting, bird feeder and One Tree per Child planting and a celebratory cuppa and plant sale followed the cutting of the ribbon.
“Today is all about celebrating or launching the results of our grant Connecting our Urban Community with Nature. This spot is now an oasis amid a rather vast urban area. A place we can all enjoy away from busy times and lives,” said Jill Grant, President of FABGS.
