Botanic Gardens Trust, Sydney, Australia

Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water NSW

Infants & Primary

Choose a cultural or environmental theme or contact the Education Officer to discuss your own ideas (phone 46347930, fax. 46482465, email allen.powell@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au).

Aboriginal Studies (HSIE, S&T)

  • Dreaming stories of the Dharawal
  • Speaking Dharawal language
  • A guided walk on the Terrace Garden exploring bush tucker and medicinal plants
  • A slide show of plants used for food, tools and weapons
  • A guided walk to Lakeside or the woodland discussing hunting and gathering as well as birds and their place in Aboriginal culture

Wet and Dry Environments  (HSIE, S&T)

  • Investigate special features of native plants for surviving in a dry environment on the terrace garden
  • Dip netting and bird watching at Lakeside to discover special adaptations for survival in a wet environment
  • Investigate Aboriginal use of plants from wet and dry environments.
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Mount Annan Botanic Garden

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Mount Annan Botanic Garden