Food for Life
Available at the iconic Melbourne Gardens
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Food for Life
Immerse yourself in an organic gardening experience and learn about the connections between plants and food.
Children will learn what is involved in growing and looking after plants as they partake in hands-on activities in the Kitchen Garden, such as planting, digging and harvesting. They will engage their senses as they explore the Gardens and meet the worms that help compost organic material.
Location
Melbourne Gardens
Year Level
Early Childhood
Students will
- Investigate seasonal food plants
- Discuss what plants need to grow
- Cultivate their own plant to take home
Key focuses
- Where does food come from
- Organic gardening
- Harvesting food
Curriculum Links
This program supports outcomes from the Victorian Early Years Learning Development Framework
Available Times
Morning: 10.15am - 11:45am (1.5 hours) Afternoon: 12.45pm - 2.15pm (1.5 hours)
Program Cost
$13.50 per student
Meeting Point
Education entrance, Observatory House