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 | Tertiary ProgramsThe National Herbarium of Victoria and the Royal Botanic Gardens has a history of nearly 160 years providing education, recreational and scientific research to Australia and the rest of the world. The Herbarium holds internationally significant collections. The living collections at the Royal Botanic Gardens serve as a rich resource for the study of many Australian and international rare and threatened species.
The Royal Botanic Gardens Education Service allows teachers and students to take advantage of the rich resources to enliven and enrich studies in education, biology, science, health science, geography, environment, horticulture, art and history. We provide a wide range of activity based programs for Tertiary and Adult Education groups.
TERTIARY PROGRAM PRICES $9.30 per student (includ. GST) $160.00 for small groups (Minimum Charge) Teachers / Adults free (Maximum 8 per class)
SESSION TIMES All programs 1 hour and 45 minutes in duration. 10.15am – 12.00 noon 12.30pm – 2.15pm
FOR BOOKINGS AND FURTHER INFORMATION Melbourne: 9252 2358 Email: edserv@rbg.vic.gov.au
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TERTIARY PROGRAMS – Melbourne
Suitable for Child and Adult Health professions
For thousands of years people have known the value of plants, for subsistence, physical health and mental well-being. This program explores the therapeutic benefits of gardening and horticulture. Gardening can help people appreciate nature, learn how plants grow, encourage social interaction and improve your health. This hands-on program teaches gardening skills and shows you how gardens can be therapeutic. This program also explores the benefits of nature play and how it can be organized.
Suitable for TAFE horticulture and Land Management professions
Visit the National Herbarium of Victoria and the Gardens' Nursery Collections and discover some fascinating botanical specimens. Learn about the work that goes on in the Herbarium such as plant identification and its significance over the last 150 years. See how specimens are collected, prepared, documented and mounted. Meet the scientists and horticulturists who work at the RBG.
Unfortunately, no photographs can be taken in the Herbarium or Nursery area without prior arrangement, due to privacy and copyright issues.
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Suitable for Education and Health professions; gardening for beginners
The basic skills of good gardening practice are taught during this hands-on program, exploring water conservation, organic gardening methods, composting and worm farming. Students will consider ideas for designing or developing their own gardens. Meet the horticulturist in the Kitchen Garden.
Suitable for Horticulture and Design professions
The Royal Botanic Gardens has been a Melbourne icon for 160 years. Why? Come and discover the design secrets of the Gardens and learn a little about its history through designers such as Guilfoyle and Mueller. Visit the new Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden and learn about the philosophy behind its design and why it is so popular. Meet the Royal Botanic Gardens Landscape Architect.
Outdoor Landscapes for Learning Suitable for Education & Early Childhood professions and for Landscape Design students
Through the exploration of the plants and landscapes of the Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden, students discover how the development of an outdoor play and learning space for children can be centred around imaginative play. Topics discussed may include; child participation in the planning process, development and application of a learning philosophy (pedagogy), plant selection, creation of space or rooms, the role of literature, children and the real work of a garden, links to VELS, discussion on the risk, challenges and perceived dangers of outdoor play, forging community partnerships and developing sustainable practices. Education and Child Studies students are engaged in the work and play of the garden. Students meet with members of the IPFCG design team.
The Aboriginal Resources Trail Suitable for Land Management & Sustainability studies, Art, Education and History studies
The Aboriginal Resource Trail is designed to give students a greater understanding and respect for the local Kulin culture. Visit Long Island, where indigenous plant habitat has been returned, see remnant plants and understand the significance of Waa (the raven) and Birrarung (Yarra River). The Gardens also have more than 100 species of plants used by Aboriginal people in other parts of Australia. Experiences include making and using ochre paint, string-making using cumbungi and a hands-on exploration of tools. The emphasis is on diversity and examining sustainable land practices used by Aboriginal people. Meet an indigenous guide.
Suitable for Veterinary Science and Human Health professions
Come on a journey to discover the hidden power of plants and how they fight for survival in the face of constant attack from animals. Learn about the poisons that plants make in order to defend themselves and the effects these have on humans and other animals. Learn the shocking truth that many common garden plants and parts of common food plants are poisonous. Learn to recognise the features of poisonous plants, like those in the Solanaceae family. Visit the Herbarium and learn about its role in plant identification from the botanists that work there.
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Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne incorporates the National Herbarium of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne and the Australian Research Centre for Urban Ecology.