12 Nov 2026
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12 Nov 2026
09:45
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13:00
$30 per person
3.25h activity
Join the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium's Education Team for a special day designed exclusively for home school families.
Our new Home School Learning Days adapt our much-loved school education programs into a format that allows home school families to access high-quality, curriculum-informed learning experiences in a supportive small-group setting.
Through hands-on activities, cultural learning and guided exploration, children can connect with nature, build confidence, and learn alongside a community of curious learners.
Don't miss your chance to join us in nature's classroom, where curiosity grows, learning comes alive and children can connect with culture, plants and the wonders of Spring!
Students will:
Curriculum links:
Please note, this Older Learners Program is recommended for learning ages 8-12 years.
Check-in with staff at 9:45am
Meet the educators who will be spending the day with you
Morning session from 10:00am - 11:00am
Begin the day by getting to know other home school families and discovering the important role botanic gardens play in conserving plants and connecting people with nature. Presented by Trent Hill from Indigenous Culture for Kids, learners will:
Explore with a 45-minute walking tour of Aboriginal cultural tools and plants used for daily life and living
Discover how First Nations knowledge is connected to Country, culture and sustainability
Break from 11:00am - 11:30am
Families are encouraged to bring their own lunch and enjoy time together in the Garden.
Afternoon session from 11:30am - 1:00pm
Spring is a season of growth. In this hands-on workshop, learners will:
Investigate pollination: the lifecycles of plants and pollinating insects
Look at plant anatomy closely
Undertake a citizen science observation
Craft a clay ‘hydration station’ for pollinators in the home garden
Access Guide
In collaboration with Access2Arts, we have developed a full Access Guide to help our visitors. The Access Guide can be viewed and downloaded from the link below and includes information on getting to the Garden, accessible transport and parking options and general information on our facilities, hospitality offerings and spaces. The Access Guide can be found here.
During the event
Home School Learning Days take place across several locations within Adelaide Botanic Garden.
This event is limited to 30 participants.
Most pathways are sealed and include some gentle slopes. During the program, participants may walk up to 1.5 kilometres.
If you or your child have accessibility requirements, please let us know before the event. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Social scripts
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Entrances and pathways
Adelaide Botanic Garden is wheelchair accessible from all entrance gates except for the Hackney Gate off Hackney Road due to its gradient.
The Garden has paved and bitumen paths running throughout the Garden. There are some areas that have gravel or sawdust pathways. Most of the Garden is flat, though there are some steep pathways leading to the Sunken Garden and Threatened Seed Orchard.
Buildings
The Museum of Economic Botany has wheelchair access and is a quiet space.
The Bicentennial Conservatory has two pathways, one at ground level which is slightly undulating, and a raised boardwalk that weaves through the tree canopy.
Toilet facilities
Accessible toilets are available throughout the Garden. Please find toilet locations on the map.
A changing places bathroom facility can be found at A4 (map reference) for those with a disability or high support needs. An MLAK key is required to access this facility. More information regarding obtaining an MLAK key can be found here. MLAK Keys | Changing Places
Food and drink
Evergreen Deli, Botanic Lodge and Restaurant Botanic all have ramp access.
