For many people, spending time engaging with plants and people who work with them is an important social activity. A visit to a botanic garden or any other kind of environmental centre is an opportunity to learn interesting new things and enjoy the beauty of the natural world. Visitors who go on to become volunteers particularly value the opportunities it creates to meet like-minded others, form social connections and play an active role in the community. Plant-based learning can also deliver … Continue Reading ››

Young people who spend time outdoors and forge a connection with the natural world are more likely to become environmentally-aware adults. But engaging with plants and the natural world can play an important part in promoting sustainable lifestyles for people of all ages. It’s all too easy to feel that climate change is something that’s happening elsewhere, but plant collections throughout the UK have stories to tell of how plants here are being affected right now. Plant-based learning can offer compelling … Continue Reading ››