Australian Infants and Primary Students

Mount Tomah Botanic Garden is a beautiful, unique excursion venue, nestled in the spectacular Blue Mountains World Heritage area. School studies come to life as teachers and students participate in syllabus linked, planned learning experiences. Contact the Education Officer to discuss your ideas. Some lessons on offer include:

Get Growing - beginners and advanced

Students plant their own seeds and seedlings, identifying the needs of living things. We work with students to encourage the development of horticultural skills and a love of plants and gardening. By observing plants in a natural environment and collecting a range of seeds, leaves and other plant parts, knowledge about plants and their importance in our world is increased. (HSIE, S&T)

Everyone needs a home

Explore the Garden, looking for creatures and plants that live within it. Comparisons between natural and built environments are encouraged. Scientific method is fostered, and skills are extended by the use of scientific equipment such as magnifying glasses. Part of the lesson looks at some plants that Aboriginal people have used. (HSIE, S&T)

State and National Parks

Mount Tomah Botanic Garden is surrounded by the Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Students see first hand the role of botanic gardens in conserving Australia's rare plants like the Wollemi Pine. Find answers to the questions 'What does the Botanic Garden do? Why is it here? How do we look after it? What is World Heritage?' (HSIE)

Wild and wacky plants

Explore the mysterious world of the Bog Garden. Weird carnivorous pitcher plants, venus fly traps and sundews live in this very special environment, where every insect is at risk of becoming dinner. Learn about their very different way of life. (S&T)

Rainforests

Students experience a temperate rainforest environment and learn about the plants and animals that live there. Comparisons with other very different growing environments are readily available within a healthy walking distance. (HSIE, S&T)

Reduce, re-use and recycle

Visit the magnificent worm farm in the Garden’s composting unit – which is a marvel of sustainability. Learn about Mount Tomah Botanic Garden’s commitment to developing and promoting sustainable practices in horticulture, including worm farms, recycling systems and non chemical pest control. Students bring a PET bottle to recycle into a mini-terrarium that demonstrates cycles in our world. (HSIE, S&T)

Costs

Pre-school (1.5 hr lesson) Cost: $5.50 per student. Minimum fee of $110 for a class
All classes Yr 1-6 (1.5 hr lesson) Cost: $5.50 per student. Minimum fee of $137.50 for a class.

Surcharge for weekends and public holidays. Teachers and other supervising adults are free.

For bookings call the Community Education Officer on 4567 3015 or fax details on 4567 2037 or email eductomah@rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au.

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