The art of landscape architecture will be the topic of the Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden’s next meeting, providing attendees an insight into the field.
At the group’s August 13 meeting, Melton council senior landscape architect Anthony Magen will present a talk covering the many landscaping projects that he has been involved in and outside of Melton, offering an insight into landscape architecture design processes, considerations, and aspirations of the projects that come to life across the municipality.
Friends of the Melton Botanic Garden president John Bentley said the group has known Mr Magen for several years.
“He has been involved in a number of projects at the Melton Botanic Garden over time. The latest exciting project was the Nature Play Space near the lake – and that’s attracted quite a lot of visitors – especially families,” Mr Bentley said.
“We discuss things like plant choices and plant selection with the council landscape architects. We’ve also seen around Melton some of Anthony’s landscape designs, such as the ceremonial area at the Melton Cemetery – it’s an Aboriginal space at the Melton Cemetery,” he said.
“So, this talk will give us an insight into landscape projects in [the Melton municipality] that Anthony has been involved in, and possibly other projects that he’s been involved in [with] his work experiences.”
The meeting will begin at 7.30pm at the Bridge Road Community Centre at 260-266 Bridge Road in Strathtulloh.
Contact: John, 9743 3819
