Green Careers - 2025

Students will be asked to consider what it takes to run a Botanic Gardens and come along on a journey highlighting the various career pathways that exist within the gardens in horticulture, science, conservation, design, education and more.

Students Will:

• Gain insight into the careers that exist within a Botanic Garden setting

Teacher can choose 2 of the following options for this program:

• Pot up a plant to take home

• Produce seed bombs

• Construct a bamboo shelter 

• Work in the Kitchen Garden 

• ID an Oak tree; working as a botanist

Key focuses

• Career options within the horticulture, land conservation, parks and gardens industries

• The role of Botanic Gardens

• The Aboriginal history of the site

• Volunteer opportunities 

Curriculum Links

• Year 9/10. Personal and Social Capability

• VCAL – Work related skills and personal development skills