Botanic Gardens Education Network has over 300 members from more than 40 botanic gardens, zoos, arboreta and outdoor spaces throughout the UK, Ireland and beyond – a wealth of knowledge to inspire and share.
Botanic Gardens Education Network has over 300 members from more than 40 botanic gardens, zoos, arboreta and outdoor spaces throughout the UK, Ireland and beyond – a wealth of knowledge to inspire and share.
BGEN is pleased to share a new collaboration opportunity for members working with primary-aged children, in partnership with researchers at the University of Cambridge and the Royal Society.
Help shape the future of BGEN….
BGEN is delighted to announce that we have been awarded a £10,000 grant from the Garfield Weston Foundation to support our operational costs over the coming year.
BGEN has submitted its collective response to the Department for Education’s consultation on the proposed subject content for a new GCSE in Natural History. Dr Lauren Daly, BGEN Chair, reflects on what the proposals could mean for our sector, what our members told us, and why having a collective voice matters.
Finding Her Tribe: How the Gail Bromley Award Has Supported Samantha Dobbie’s Career
Taxonomy is having a moment.
Regular news updates on developments in the sector 
Professional development through bespoke training events, annual conference and volunteer opportunities 
Exclusive Facebook group for Bgen members offering support and advice 
Latest job vacancies in the sector 
Networking events to share ideas and experiences 
Special member discount rates on all Bgen events 
Be represented and supported 
"Outdoor and environmental educators often work alone or in small teams, so being part of Bgen to share ideas with like-minded people is invaluable."
Rose Froud, Ness Botanic Gardens
Bgen provides members with access to job, internship, volunteering and freelance contract listings in plant-based and environmental education.
Bgen
Bgen provides members with access to job, internship, volunteering and freelance contract listings in plant-based and environmental education.
Decolonisation Practices (NEXT STEPS) : BGEN Training Event
