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What is plant-based education?

Welcome to BGEN - What is plant-based education? BGEN promotes the enormously positive role that active, plant-based learning can play in educational settings. But what exactly do we mean by 'plant-based education'?

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What's new for BGEN Members?

2011 BGEN Annual Conference - notes available now

The 2011 BGEN Annual Conference 'Engaging All' was held 23-25 Nov 2011 at the RHS Harlow Carr. 

FREE training for Botanical Garden Educators - find out more

Growing Schools Garden Award - Resources available

Visit our brand new growing section about the award and how to apply for it. Also, research from the RHS on the value of gardening in schools.

Why become a Growing Schools Gardens site? Hands-on learning outside the classroom has been seen to improve pupils’ outcomes in achievement, standards, motivation, personal development and behaviour.

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