Educational places from around the world
Take a look at some of the exciting alternatives in environmental and horticultural education for adults and children from my journeys around the world.
I find that the parents are just as excited as the children in exploring games, fun concepts and secret paths as the children.
As adults, a well-designed and informed creative area can take us back to our childhood, sow the seed for new ideas and confirm our connection with nature. It also creates the opportunity to explore our own interests throughout life.
My next trip in March is to the Ian Potter Children’s Garden in Melbourne where I will be exploring the establishment of this garden with one of the founders. Then I’m off to the Eden project in Cornwall, visiting the creative staff and gardens there.
 A childs' play garden - Quebec |
 Bronze art work creates a learning opportunity - New York Botanic Gardens |
 Children learn through growing seeds - Australia |
 Families plan for their own vegie garden at the Niagara Botanic Gardens |
 Everyone is invited to explore the life of a plant in this learning cart at the Everett Childrens' Garden New York |
 The Centre for Alternative Technologies Wales |
 A sensory garden in Montreal is inclusive and exciting |
 Children learn to respect communal property |
 The Franklin River interpretive trail is a moving account of the legacy we inherit |
 Planting areas in the Howell Family Garden New York, give city dwellers a chance to be a gardener with a little help |