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Early in 2006 two local parents became quite passionate about the idea of creating a Children’s Garden in the Albury/Wodonga area.  Initial discussions with AlburyCity Council Staff confirmed support for the concept as future plans for the Botanic Garden’s included such an area. In March 2006 a working group was formed.

A master plan has now been developed after many hours of consultation with the design reference group which includes members of the Children’s Garden Working Group, Friends of the Botanic Gardens and AlburyCity staff.

The Children’s Garden is proposed for the bowling green lawn area of the Botanic Gardens, and would include the existing fern walk and giant bamboo plantation.

The plan allows for the establishment of a wetlands or billabong area to encourage wildlife into the garden; the establishment of mossy walls; bower bird nests to crawl through; wooden arched bridges; and a star and planets suspended on high arching wires between some of the large palm trees.

The master  plan will be exhibited:

• At the Botanic Gardens main entry
• At Picnic in the Park at 11am on Sunday 21 October (Frederick’s Park) and at the Parenting Expo on Sunday 28 October.
• The LibraryMuseum

The plans will be on display and available for public comment until Friday 9 November 2007.

To view the draft concept plans please click here.

For further information please contact Albury Botanic Gardens Curator, Paul Scannell, on (02) 6052 3442 or via email.

We would like to acknowledge and thank the following groups and individuals for their generous donations to the Albury Botanic Gardens Children’s Garden Concept Plan.

• Albury Hume Rotary    
• Albury Wodonga Community Chest Inc 
• IGA cash from sausage sizzle    
• Business & Professional Women’s Club    
• Rotary Club of Lavington
• Masterfoods   
• Rotary Club of Albury  
• Community Crew
• Kiwanis 

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