Please note that this blog is no longer being maintained. For the latest information from Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), please see our website: http://www.bgci.org
Thank-you.
BGCI Education Blog
Tuesday 26 April 2011
Monday 4 February 2008
Global EARTH HOUR March 29th- Turn off your lights!
About a year ago, Sydney started a trend of turning off your lights for one hour in a show of support for protecting our environment. Soon after, London, San Francisco quickly followed suit. One year later, the organizers of Sydney’s Earth Hour feel that one city at a time doesn’t really cut it anymore. Which is why this year’s event is going global, with cities from every continent, including the US, participating in what promises to be the largest ever show of solidarity in the world on March 29th for Earth Hour.
Posted by BGCI 1 comments
Labels: earth hour, turn off lights
Tuesday 15 January 2008
education research resources
Action research - improving learning through the environment is a "compilation of ideas for carrying out action research in order to improve learning through educational work in the environment".
ISBN: 1 901 642 10 00
Proceedings of the VIIIth Conference on Environmental Education in Europe 'Learning for a sustainable future: the role of communication, ethics and social learning in environmental education'
Posted by Sarah K 0 comments
Labels: botanic gardens, education, education for sustainable development, EfS, environmental education, evaluation
hasta luego from sarah k
Well, after four years of working for BGCI, it is time I was off. It is my last day in the office today, clearing my desk, sorting out my files and generally trying to create a semblance of order instead of the chaos that has ruled my workspace.
I am leaving to take up a post developing the education department of a new botanic garden in Oman, I shall be moving out there in February and will be based there for between 1 - 5 years. The garden does not physically exist at the moment, it is still early stages, but is due to open some time in 2010. Keep your eyes on the BGCI news pages for the latest.
I shall be keeping in touch as much as possible, there is much I need to learn from colleagues about the practical aspects of BG education. Please do stay in contact, and I hope to see everyone at the next BGCI conferences! Until then, all the best, and I leave you in Julia's tender care.
Xxx
Posted by Sarah K 1 comments
Monday 14 January 2008
The Greatest Race on Earth - environmental pledges
Posted by Sarah K 0 comments
Labels: carbon calculator, environment, environmental education, pledges, resource
Sunday 13 January 2008
Mini Madagascar and plants in the zoo
Posted by Sarah K 0 comments
Labels: BGCI, exhibition, guidebook, Madagascar, Rainforest, Roots, Zurich Zoo
Saturday 12 January 2008
PlantsCafe - open for business!
Posted by Sarah K 0 comments