Category Archives: Education

What inspired RBG Teachers to teach Environmental education?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

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 by

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 by

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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Victorian Schools Garden Awards at RBG Melbourne

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

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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Connecting with nature: the health benefits

Posted on October 4, 2011 by

Why do we feel so good when we lie down in the grass on a spring day? Why are doctors now handing out ‘green prescriptions’? How do green spaces help in the healing process? And what has this got to … Continue reading →

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