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Education > Welcome to BGCI's Education Portal
Welcome to BGCI's Education Portal
Botanic gardens and related institutions are in a powerful position to influence public thinking. Over 200 million people visit botanic gardens every year, about one in 33 of all people in the world. That is a huge audience, and with consistent, relevant messages, botanic gardens have an incredible opportunity to change behaviour and promote plant biodiversity. This website is designed to support botanic garden and other environmental educators in their work - and in doing so, help to create a world in which plant diversity is valued, secure and supporting all life. In this section:
New in BGCI Education
The BGCI education pages are constantly being reviewed and updated. For the most recent changes, have a look at;
New to botanic garden education? Make sure you download the BGCI education guidelines, in the resources section. Latest News22nd April 2008
‘Sugar from the Sun’ is a new permanent exhibit at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago, USA. This ground-breaking exhibit immerses visitors in the world of plants focusing on how they take in and use air, water and sunlight to make sugar-energy inside every leaf. 11th April 2008
Five exciting new trails will be on offer at Lyon Botanic Garden, France, from 30 April. Focusing on the use of plants in our everyday lives, the ‘Cultivating Well-being’ trails will take people inside the magnificent glasshouses as well as out doors in the botanic garden. 8th April 2008
The first ever Growing Schools conference in the UK was a complete sell out with over 200 teachers attending. The aim of the day was to inspire and encourage schools (nursery, primary, secondary and special) to use the outdoor classroom for learning across the curriculum. |
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Education E-Update is the monthly email newsletter from BGCI. News, links, ideas and more for eveyone involved in plants-based education. Subscribe for free and keep in touch with the latest developments.
The BGCI Education Blog
If you want to contact the BGCI Education department you might find our blog interesting. You can catch up on what we have been up to recently, and contribute your own comments. You can also sign up for updates so you can keep an eye on the education team!
International Diploma in Botanic Garden Education
BGCI and RBG Kew offer an international diploma course in education for botanic garden staff. Participants will learn education skills and strategies to get their message across effectively to varied audiences. The emphasis is on interactive learning. |