| Student Programs 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. Pre/Post Excursion Student Activities Sponsored by:
| 2008 information:Growing School Community Gardens short course
Teacher Professional Development
South East Water Teacher Professional Development Session
more information Careers Day -Cranbourne
This careers program will introduce students to the diversity of career options available within the fields of horticulture and conservation land management using the Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne as a case study.
more information School Partnership Programs -Melbourne
School Partnership Programs generate opportunities for long term, ongoing learning experiences for schools.
more information Free Bus Offer -Melbourne
One of the barriers to bringing school groups out on excursions is the expense of transport. To assist in overcoming this barrier, The Ian Potter Foundation is providing support that will cover the cost of transport in order for eligible schools to travel to the Gardens to participate in one of the Children’s Garden programs.
Since it opened, the children of Melbourne have received The Ian Potter Foundation Children’s Garden very enthusiastically and we are all keen for every school child in the state to experience the education programs that we provide. Please contact the Education Office on 9252 2358 to see if your school qualifies. 
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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 $9.30
Minimum Charge is $160.00 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 $9.30
Minimum Charge is $160.00 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. |
