Statement of Purpose

The Friends of Wombat Hill Botanic Garden (WHBG) are a vibrant group of active passionate volunteers formed in 1995.

We are a not-for-profit based organisation, for people who love the WHBG and want to protect, maintain and enhance this unique community asset for today and future generations to come.

The purpose of the Friends of WHBG is to support and develop the Garden and assist our local council by fostering member and community engagement and running events and activities, such as the Growing Friends / Nursery Sales. The Friends also provide volunteers for the Gardens' operations and raise funds for the WHBG and associated Projects. 

The Friends strive to conserve and build upon the rich history of the WHBG, which dates back to 1862 and is listed on the Victorian Heritage History, by supporting nature, biodiversity and sustainability of the gardens. Today, the gardens are the home of a range of flowers, rare plants, ferns and significant trees.  Some of these trees were part of Baron Von Mueller’s distribution to public gardens across Victoria in his capacity as Government Botanist and the first Director of the Melbourne Royal Botanic Gardens.

By encouraging community involvement while also fostering public appreciation for the gardens the Friends champion the WHBG as a place for wellness for people, a haven for flora & fauna and a sanctuary to be enjoyed by visitors and community alike.