The Gardens are an ideal venue for environmental excursions for schools, tertiary institutions and community education groups. Valuable resources include the Theme Gardens, Gundabooka Trail, outdoor classroom, botanical library, indoor display and bush walking trails.
Our charge for school visits is $5.00 per student.
We have a range of activities:
Guided Walks suitable for groups of all ages.
ENGAGING ACTIVITIES IN SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY FOR SCHOOL STUDENTS
A number of guided walks and activities for school groups are available in the Gardens and walks can be arranged to meet specific needs.
Our popular guided walks are listed below where you can download Student Activity Sheets and Teacher's Notes. These materials can be copied and used in your school in preparation for your visit and as follow up.
All school tours K-6 can be adapted to high school students as well.
Children’s Programs
Formal Programs:
Plants in Places
- Plant Adaptation to the Environment - Years–K-6 Addresses NSW Science and Technology K-6 curriculum outcomes STI – 4WS and 10WL
Plants Galore
- Grouping Plants by Name and Shape - Years –K-6
The Koori Walk
- A Study of Useful Wild Foods, Medicine and Useful Plants - Years – 4-6
Informal Programs:
Nature is Fun
Children’s Discovery Day
Programs for Everyone:
Bush Tucker Morning Teas – includes Tour
Native Plants Tour
Native Terrestrial Orchid Tour
Flannel Flower Tour
Christmas Bush Tour
Spring Wildflower Tour
Night Walks
Wattle Walks
Bee (Native & Honey Bee) Talks
Orchid Workshops
Bromeliad Workshop
How to Upgrade your Home Garden – October
Activities for School Groups, including programs aimed at years 3 to 6 related to topics in subjects such as Human Society and its Environment, and Science and Technology, as well as programs for secondary students.