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School excursions programs at the three Botanic Gardens
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The Royal Botanic Garden - school excursions New lesson for Year 9 Food Technology Terms 1 & 2 History Trail - excursions along College and Macquarie Streets Time travel by satellite - an exciting project for stage 3 and 4 students during History Week, 4-12 September 2010 |
The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney contains themed environments such as Temperate Rainforests; Tropical Lowlands, Montane and Australian Rainforest housed in the Tropical Centre; the Succulent Garden, Main Pond, Oriental Garden, the Cadi Jam Ora: First Encounters Garden, Herb Garden, Rare and Threatened Garden and the Heritage Palm Grove. These environments provide the perfect setting for students to gain the skills and knowledge needed to become environmentally sustainable citizens. | |
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The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan - school excursions |
The Australian Botanic Garden is the native garden of the Royal Botanic Gardens & Domain Trust. The themed displays, including the Bottlebrush, Wattle and Banksia Gardens and the Terrace Garden, can be used to interpret the evolution of Australian plants. The various lakes and open Cumberland Plain woodland provide a good base for studying and exploring habitats as well as teaching bush awareness. |
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The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah - school excursions |
The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden is a unique excursion venue surrounded by the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Many aspects of science and geography come to life during your field trip. Displays and natural areas include Temperate Rainforest, Alpine, Heath Woodland, Tall Open Forests. Our displays provide the backdrop for the creation of safe yet exhilarating educational experiences. |
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Professional Development Days
Come to the surrounds of the Botanic Garden for your next staff professional development day and discover more about what the Garden can offer for your school programs.
We also offer School Garden Professional Development Days for teachers to help develop horticultural skills and curriculum knowledge for their school gardens.
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