Budding Botanists School Holiday Workshops at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Budding Botanists at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney invites kids to step into the shoes of real plant scientists. These fun and educational hands-on workshops combine outdoor discovery, simple science and creativity as children explore the Garden and create their own botanical keepsake.

Budding Botanists School Holiday Workshops at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney

Kids can become plant detectives at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney these school holidays at the Budding Botanists workshops with a guided garden walk, fun experiment and a botanical keepsake to take home.

Starting with a walk through the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, kids will investigate the fascinating world of plants. Young explorers will look closely at leaves, flowers and plant adaptations while learning how different species grow and survive. With expert guidance from Garden educators, children will discover just how incredible the plant kingdom really is.

Curious minds will love getting involved in a simple and engaging plant experiment designed to help kids understand the natural world around them. Through observation and investigation, children will learn how botanists study plants and uncover the secrets hidden within the Garden.

The adventure finishes with a creative activity where children press their own herbarium specimen. This beautiful botanical keepsake is something they can take home and treasure, to remember their day as a budding botanist!

Designed for children aged 5 – 12 years, Budding Botanists is a fantastic way for families to explore nature while learning about plants in one of Sydney’s most beautiful green spaces.

Children must attend with an accompanying adult. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended for this popular school holiday workshop.

Where:      Rathborne Lodge, Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
                  The Bowden Centre, Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
                  Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
When:       7 – 16 April 2026 | 10.30 am – 12 pm
Cost:         $21 per child (5 – 12 years), $19 Foundation & Friends members

For more information and to book, visit the Botanic Gardens of Sydney.

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