What's new for BGEN Members?
Book onto the 2010 BGEN Annual Conference now and get early bird rates!
The 2010 BGEN Annual Conference "Know Your Plants - Developing skills for better science, horticulture and communication" will be held 3-5 November 2010 at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh. Find out more in the preliminary programme, download here Preliminary_Programme.doc or the conference flyer. Or download a booking form.
Engaging Secondary Schools - new BGEN training date
As most botanic garden educators know engaging secondary teachers and students to visit can be a struggle. On the 16th September our BGEN training day 'Engaging Secondary' at Oxford Botanic Gardens aims to explore a variety of successful programmes delivering to this age group and how they have achieved success. Further details can be found on our Programme. To book please use our booking form.
Inspiring Audio - new date due to popular demand
Following the first fully booked day on the 21st of July, an exra training date has been added on the 6th October. Book now to avoid disappointment!
Growing Schools Garden Award - Resources available
Visit our brand new growing section about the award and how to apply for it. Also, brand new research from the RHS on the value of gardening in schools.
Why become a Growing Schools Gardens site? Hands-on learning outside the classroom has been seen to improve pupils’ outcomes in achievement, standards, motivation, personal development and behaviour.
What is plant-based education?
BGEN promotes the enormously positive role that active, plant-based learning can play in educational settings. But what exactly do we mean by "plant-based education"?