BGEN Training Days and Conferences
Each year BGEN holds a number of special training workshops as well as an annual conference.
These aim to support members’ delivery of learning within their own settings by providing a high quality programme of continuing professional development that covers the wide spectrum of learning activities.
Events are open to both members and non-members; but members pay a reduced fee so join us to access this and other benefits.
Details of both upcoming and past BGEN training dates can be found in the relevant section below. In addition BGEN members can also post their own events in our members events section – a great way to get the word out about your professional development opportunities.
BGEN 2010 Annual Conference
Announcing the 2010 BGEN Annual Conference: BGEN_2010_Conf_flyer1.pdf
The 2010 BGEN Annual Conference "Know Your Plants - Developing skills for better science, horticulture and communication" will be held 3-5 November 2010 at the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh.
Find out more from the preliminary programme: click here Preliminary_Programme.doc
Engaging Secondary - breaking down the barriers
16th September
Oxford Botanic Gardens
Many of us aspire to engage the widest possible range of students – from foundation through to tertiary. But despite these aspirations we often still find that most of our delivery is to primary aged students. This exciting new training day looks at why this is and what we can do to encourage greater uptake by secondary schools.
Who's it for?
Anyone who is looking to engage secondary schools! The day will cover a range of different agendas within education including green skills, diplomas and sustainability. Download a full programme.
How do I book?
Please book directly with Louise Allen, Oxford Botanic Gardens, Rose Lane, Oxford OX1 4AZ. Tel: 01865 286 690 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Download a booking form.
Inspiring audio - an introduction
Inspiring audio - an introduction: NEW DATE!
6th October 2010
Bradford Industrial Museum
Book onto this brand-new BGEN (Botanical Gardens Education Network) training day that will explore creating audio for interpretation, audience engagement and evaluation.
Who is it for?
Anyone wanting to develop audio for their site, whether creating it yourself or just wanting to know how it works before you commission audio. This practical day will give you hands-on experience of scripting, recording and editing your own audio for:
- podcasts
- audio trails
- self-guided walks
- 21st century storytelling
- exhibition audio
- evaluation and consultation
- marketing
How do I book?
Fill in the booking form and return it to Judith at
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or Bramble Cottage, 4, Jackman Drive,
Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4HS. Places are stricly limited due to the highly practical nature of this workshop - please book asap to avoid disappointment.
What do I need to bring?
All the workshop materials, equipment and refreshments (including lunch) are included in the cost of the day. If you want to bring your own audio recorder and/or laptop that's fine too. You will need to bring a memory stick to take home your work on. Further joining instructions will be sent to delegates two weeks before the workshop.
Questions?
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Creeping Toad events for 2010
Gordon MacLellan aka Creeping Toad has released his 2010 training dates. 
Topics include communicating biodiversity creatively, art activities for public events and creative ways with words in the wild. Download the full list here.