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NEW PROGRAM 2009 DARWIN'S GARDEN:

Melbourne Primary and Secondary
Cranbourne Primary and Secondary

CHRISTMAS IN THE GARDENS: Experience the Christmas season

Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and Cranbourne

An excursion to the Royal Botanic Gardens offers an excellent opportunity for students of all ages to further their understanding of environmental and related issues in an attractive, safe and stimulating outdoor setting. Strategic curriculum based programs have been developed by the Gardens' Education Service to assist teachers and provide an enjoyable and valuable learning experience for students from pre school to tertiary levels.

Each Education program:

is designed to support teachers in achieving the Victorian Essential Learning Standards.
is lead by a Royal Botanic Gardens Education Officer.
provides for school groups at the Melbourne as well as the Cranbourne sites.
can also be adapted to suit individual class needs.

View session times, booking info, meeting points and how to get there.


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FREE Education Programs

The Royal Botanic Gardens is committed to making our education programs accessible to all students. We understand that program fees can be a significant barrier for some schools to visit the Gardens. To assist in overcoming this barrier, the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation provides financial support for eligible schools to participate in programs and activities at the Royal Botanic Gardens. Please contact the Education Office on 9252 2358 to see if your school qualifies.

Discover your Green Thumbs Careers at the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

ADULT SHORT COURSES:
Growing School Community Gardens
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Rare and Threatened Species Education Program - Melbourne
RBG Melbourne has developed a new series of plant display beds to showcase our collection of rare and threatened Australian native plant species.
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Biodiversity Up Close:
An audit of biodiversity in the school ground.
13 student activities that can be conducted in schools with relevant VELS links and other background information. This unit supports the Biodiversity component of the Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative, Victoria.
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School Partnership Programs - Melbourne
School Partnership Programs generate opportunities for long term, ongoing learning experiences for schools.
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Teacher Professional Development
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Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

Session Times
Morning - 10.15am - 12.00am
Afternoon - 12:30 - 2:15pm
Times may be flexible to suit individual needs

How to get there
Bus parking is available along Birdwood Ave
Individual 3 hour metered parking
Trams are available from St. Kilda Rd and Domain Rd.

Prices (per student including GST.)
All Programs $9.60
Minimum Charge is $164.00 for small groups.
Teachers / Adults free - Maximum 8 per class.

Bookings and further information
Please contact Education Services on (03) 9252 2358 or
email at edserv@rbg.vic.gov.au

Meeting Point
Education Entrance at Observatory Gate, Birdwood Ave.
(Melway ref. 2F K12)

Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne

Session Times
Morning - 10.15am - 12.00am
Afternoon - 12:30 - 2:15pm
Times may be flexible to suit individual needs

How to get there
The main entrance is on Ballarto Rd,
just off the South Gippsland Hwy
(Melway Ref. K10).

Prices (per student including GST.)
All Programs $9.60
Minimum Charge is $164.00 for small groups.
Teachers / Adults free - Maximum 8 per class.

Bookings and further information
Please contact Education Services on (03) 5990 2200 or
email at edserv@rbg.vic.gov.au

Meeting Points
Depending on your program, meeting points are either:

Stringybark Picnic Area (Melway ref. 133 K12)
Australian Garden Visitor Centre (Melway ref. 133 F10)

Please consult your confirmed booking letter for appropriate meeting point.