Place and Change - 2025

This program explores the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne as a place for leisure, learning, engagement, science and conservation. 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. 
 
Students will:

• Explore the history, design and features of the Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne 
• Gain insight into the science, conservation, and visitor engagement projects at the Gardens

• Learn about RBGVs landscape succession strategy and how the Gardens are being managed for a sustainable future.

   

Key focuses

• Green spaces and health and wellbeing
• Landscape design and sustainable management
• Botanic Gardens conservation and engagement with different audiences
• Historical changes over time

Curriculum Links
Humanities levels 7 - 10
VCE Geography

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