Young Botanists

Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series

Young Botanists

Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria is a proud partner of the Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series which provides opportunities for high-ability Victorian Government school students to participate in the innovative Young Botanists Program.

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Young Botanist Art Series | Foundation – Year 2

This early years program immerses students in the world of Art and Science through creative expression.

Government school students will interact with specialist scientists such as mycologists, botanists, ecologists, and ornithologists learning and exploring all things science!

Students will also partake in hands on art activities run by passionate artists to help them makes sense of their new learnings.

The program runs from 10.30am-12.30pm. Students must be accompanied by a teacher.

The program is coordinated by experienced Learning Facilitators.

Program Availability:

  • This program is available in-person at our Botanic Gardens in Melbourne.
  • Choose from the set dates outlined.
  • This program is for high-ability students (Foundation – 2).

Students will:

  • Have the opportunity to interact with expert artists and scientists.
  • Engage with the natural collections of the Botanic Gardens.
  • Use their senses for exploration and discovery.
  • Consolidate their learnings through open-ended art activities.

Key focuses:

  • Hands on experiential learning.
  • Scientific observation and exploration.
  • Creative and expressive arts.

Program Outline

Term 3: Tuesday August 27th 10.30am – 12.30pm

Birds

Meet the wonderful array of bird life at the Royal Botanic Gardens alongside an Ornithologist. Watch cormorants dive, cockatoos fly and wrens fluttering about in the garden habitat. Students will slow down, observe and learn about our feathered friends, their habitats, calls and patterns. They will be invited to express their learnings with bird lover and artist Sofia Sabbagh through creative practices.

Term 4: Tuesday November 26th 10:30am - 12:30pm

Explore the Royal Botanic Gardens and learn about First Nations culture through Art and Science activities. Listen to stories, discover why the land is important, and learn about the creatures that live there. Children will also have the chance to express their new learnings through art with the artist Trace Balla. Join us for a wonderful time of learning and creativity!

 

This FREE program is funded by Department of Education's Victorian Challenge and Enrichment Series. Eligible schools may apply for additional funding for transportation and CRTs via DET.