Nature gives us life. Together, we can return the gift.

From hands in the soil to hands on the tools—this is care that never clocks off. Volunteers, gardeners, curators, guides, and educators give tirelessly to keep Victoria’s heritage alive.

We don’t just preserve the past—we share it. From cottage gardens to fern-filled gullies, from homesteads to rare plant collections—your support safeguards stories and landscapes for generations.

Rippon Lea is a National Heritage–listed 19th-century suburban estate, set within 7 hectares of Victorian pleasure gardens. Its sweeping lake, fernery, orchard of rare fruit, and rose gardens form a living showcase of historic design and horticultural splendour.

Perched above the Birrarung, Como combines elegance with botanical beauty. Landscaped by William Sangster, its six-acre garden features grand trees, a charming kitchen garden, and hidden gems like the Elias Stone Garden, offering a rare glimpse into Melbourne’s 19th-century garden heritage.

Wander a rare remnant of temperate rainforest on the Mornington Peninsula. This 27-hectare reserve, cared for by volunteers, shelters wallabies, orchids, and Powerful Owls. Its fern gully trail and new Nearkey Biik Education Centre connect visitors with ancient landscapes, Indigenous heritage, and rich biodiversity.

This rare prefabricated 19th-century villa stands within a flourishing garden. Visitors can wander carriage drives, rose arbours, and formal garden beds while exploring remarkable outbuildings—from stables to a dovecote—preserved as a living record of Geelong’s heritage.