What’s on
May 2018
Heritage Talk – Heritage Trees linking Past, Present and Future
Wednesday 9 MayDr Greg Moore is Senior Research Associate at the University of Melbourne (Burley Campus). A botanist and ‘plant mechanic’, Greg has a specific interest in arboriculture, centered on understanding how trees cope with their environment and appreciating the benefits trees in urban spaces.
Heritage Talk – Pompey Elliott at War: In His Own Words
Wednesday 9 MayPompey Elliott was Australia’s most famous fighting general in World War I. Now, with Ross McMullin’s new book, Pompey Elliott has also become the creator of Australia’s most riveting personal narrative of that conflict.
Heritage Talk – The Rippon Lea Fernery
Friday 11 MayDiscover the history of the Rippon Lea fernery, one of the only existing Victorian ferneries of its kind found in the Southern Hemisphere. Justin Buckley, Head of Horticulture for The National Trust of Victoria will share the social history of the fernery and its significance in Victorian times
June 2018
Lawrence Leung: Liar
Saturday 30 JuneGreat storytelling often resembles an ingenious puzzle, a magic trick or a con artist’s swindle. When is a yarn too good to be true? How can we tell what’s real? And does it really matter?
July 2018
Super 70s: Curator Talks
Join our National Trust of Australia (Victoria) curator, Elizabeth Anya-Petrivna as she takes you through the Super 70s exhibition, the history of the era, and the behind the scenes conservation work.
Super 70s – FINAL WEEKEND!
July 27 - November 4Celebrate one of the most eclectic fashion decades at Rippon Lea Estate!
August 2018
Super 70s: Record Fair
Sunday 12 AugustUncover your favourite 70s artists and tracks in the ballroom at Rippon Lea!
September 2018
Super 70s: To the Max – 1970s Car Show
Friday 28 SeptemberAdmire the dynamic collection of 70s vintage cars on show in the grounds at Rippon Lea
October 2018
Rippon Lea Estate Fernery Restoration
Help Preserve This Iconic 19th Century Treasure
Now in its 150th anniversary year, Rippon Lea holds one of the largest and last known 19th century ferneries in Australia and the Southern Hemisphere.
Rippon Lea House and Gardens