Bringing learning to life in schools
The natural world that surrounds us is an invaluable source of rich learning experiences for schools. Stepping away from the classroom and into a garden or arboretum gives students the chance to experience plants at first hand and to learn directly from people who work with them. Teachers often find that real-world experiences bring learning to life by turning difficult-to-grasp concepts into something tangible and meaningful.
It’s not just the obvious science and geography lessons where plant-based learning comes to the … Continue Reading ››
BGEN is a signatory to the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOTC) Manifesto.
LOTC believes that every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances.
The organisation's aim is not only to make clear that learning outside the classroom has significant learning benefits for participants but also to explore how it can … 
The main threats to plants today are habitat destruction, …