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What inspired RBG Teachers to teach Environmental education?

Posted on July 18, 2012

We have a passionate and inspiring group of teachers here at the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and here are a couple of accounts of what drew them to the growing and important area of environmental education.                                                     ‘My passion … Continue reading →

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Kids say the darndest things!

Posted on February 24, 2012

Hi folks, Growing Food for the Imagination   Working with children at the RBG gives us wonderful first-hand evidence of the vital role that nature plays in feeding and enlivening children’s imaginations, their creative play and their use of playful … Continue reading →

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Thanks from Year 9

Posted on February 24, 2012

Hi folks, The Education team here at RBG Melbourne does a terrific job co-ordinating and leading thousands of visits from school groups each year. In 2010-11, a total of 25,000 students participated in education programs, keeping our team very busy! … Continue reading →

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Nature Play Day in the Children’s Garden – 28 February

Posted on February 23, 2012

Bring the kids along to Nature Play Day on Tuesday 28 February for a great day out in The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden! This free event is being held in conjunction with Playgroup Victoria and offers babies, toddlers and … Continue reading →

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RHS Chelsea Flower Show prize winners tour Victoria

Posted on February 20, 2012

Hi folks, As some of you may remember, last year we entered a little garden show called the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. As part of our (ahem… gold-medal winning) Show Garden entry, we held a competition for two lucky UK … Continue reading →

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30 years of volunteering at RBG Melbourne

Posted on November 29, 2011

Hi folks, In October 2011, we celebrated 30 years of volunteering at RBG Melbourne. Our volunteers are an amazingly knowledgeable and dedicated group who give their time to help others enjoy the Gardens. Without their inexhaustible enthusiasm, a lot of the … Continue reading →

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Victorian Schools Garden Awards at RBG Melbourne

Posted on November 28, 2011

Hi folks, Here at RBG Melbourne, we’re very pleased to be hosting the grand finale of the 34th annual Victorian Schools Garden Awards on Thursday 1 December. Proudly supported by the Department of Education, the awards ceremony will be hosted by … Continue reading →

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The Tropical Glasshouse in spring

Posted on November 8, 2011

The recently renovated Tropical Glasshouse is awash with spring colour! Here’s the latest update from RBG-er Julie: As you enter the door, look up and you’ll see Stanhopea wardii flowering through the bottom of the hanging basket. You’ll also see as … Continue reading →

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News from the Tropical Glasshouse

Posted on October 10, 2011

   The Tacca integrifolia (White Bat Plant) is just coming in to flower in the Tropical Glasshouse.  Also the Nepenthes truncata (Pitcher Plant) and Scadoxus multiflorus are looking spectacular. Come take a look…  It’s warm and humid and a little wet … Continue reading →

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RBG’s Chief Botanist takes up the hula hooping challenge

Posted on September 22, 2011

  You’ve got to hand it to David Cantrill and his team from the Herbarium – they’re good sports! The team took up a hula hoop challenge from Josie Jupiter of the Spin Sisters this afternoon to promote Spring Open Day this … Continue reading →

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