Secondary Excursions

Secondary Excursions

RBGV's Secondary age programs are designed to offer a hands on, immersive experience for students. All programs are Victorian Curriculum aligned and can be tailored to meet the needs of your group.

For an easy way to see all available Early Childhood programs on the booking portal and apply your own filters, click here.

To book for 2024, please email: learning@rbg.vic.gov.au.

Please note that there is limited availability remaining for Term 4.

Science & STEM Programs

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Designed by Nature

Melbourne Gardens

Students will observe the tried and tested biological strategies and patterns of nature and design their own nature-inspired STEM ideas for a healthier planet. 

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Designed by Nature

Cranbourne Gardens

Students will observe the tried and tested biological strategies and patterns of nature and design their own nature-inspired STEM ideas for a healthier planet. 

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Sustainable Gardening

Melbourne Gardens

Through a hands-on experience, students will learn about water conservation, gardening and composting. They will consider ideas for designing and developing their own garden as they explore the landscapes of Melbourne Gardens.

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Green Careers

Melbourne Gardens

What does it take to run a Botanic Garden?

This specially designed VCAL program explores the historical, cultural and botanical significance of the Melbourne Gardens whilst also emphasizing the career pathways that exist within the botanic gardens industry.

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Geography Programs

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Australian Environments

Cranbourne Gardens

Experience the diversity of Australian landscapes, plants, and animals. Students will learn about the connections and interactions between living things and their amazing adaptations for survival.

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Place and Change

Melbourne Gardens

Students will visit significant collections that highlight the various ways the Gardens are utilised by visitors, gain insight into the history of the site, and learn about how the Gardens are being managed for a sustainable future.

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Introduction to Fieldwork

Cranbourne Gardens

Engage students with hands-on learning experiences as they complete a range of different fieldwork activities. Students collect qualitative and quantitative data in a provided fieldwork booklet at two sites in the Royal Botanic Gardens at Cranbourne.

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Sustainability Programs

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Carbon Futures

Melbourne Gardens

Students will learn about the carbon cycle and the impacts of a changing climate on species survival. Through real-life examples, students will examine how organisations are responding to climate change and be challenged to consider what they can do themselves at home and school.

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Wellbeing and Nature Connection Programs

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Health and Wellbeing in Nature

Melbourne Gardens

Explore the physical, mental and emotional benefits of nature and spending time outdoors.

Students will be challenged to consider how being in nature can contribute to positive emotional and physical wellbeing and discuss the importance of healthy foods, physical exercise and spending time outdoors.

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Health and Wellbeing in Nature

Cranbourne Gardens

Explore the physical, mental and emotional benefits of nature and spending time outdoors.

Students will be challenged to consider how being in nature can contribute to positive emotional and physical wellbeing and discuss the importance of healthy foods, physical exercise and spending time outdoors.

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First Peoples Programs

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Connecting to Country

Melbourne Gardens

Develop a greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and practices through plants.

Students will learn about unique plant usage and some of the sustainable land practices used by First Peoples across Australia.

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Shared Country

Cranbourne Gardens

Develop a greater understanding and respect for First Peoples culture.

Students will discover the importance of the environment to the Boonwurrung people and their connection to Country and explore how plants can be used for fibre, medicine, tools and food.

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Aboriginal Heritage Walk

Melbourne Gardens

Come along with a First Nations guide to gain insight into the rich history and thriving culture of Australia's First Peoples.

Discover their connection to plants and unique uses for food, tools and medicine.

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