Edible and Indigenous Garden

Program Overview

Indigenous plants have been an important part of the First People’s diets and can attract insects, birds and other wildlife. There are many edible plants that are easy to grow and delicious to eat. Learn how to grow them in your own garden!

Key Concepts & Questions

In this session we explore:

Sensory exploration of a range of of Local Indigenous and edible plants
How plants look after us
How to grow a plant and looking after them
Making herbal tea and wristbands

Program Summary

Location:

Your ELC, Kindergarten or Primary School

Incursion Duration:

2 x 45 minutes (two sessions minimum)

Year Level:

Early years, Kindergarten, Prep-Year 2

Group Size:

Up to 22 children per session

Cost:

$550+GST (two sessions, minimum)
$750+GST (three sessions, maximum)

Availability:

Available

Program Themes:

Indigenous plants, edible plants, sensory activities.

Learning Outcomes

VCSSU041 – People use Science in their daily lives
VCSSU031 – Science is about exploring the world around me
VCSSU074 – Living things have structural features and adaptations that help them survive in their environments.
VEYLDF – Children are connected with and contribute to their world (the natural world)
VEYLDF – Children have a strong sense of wellbeing
VEYLDF – Children are confident and involved learners
VEYLDF – Children are effective communicators

Program Outline

In this session we explore:

Sensory exploration of a range of of Local Indigenous and edible plants
How plants look after us
How to grow a plant and looking after them
Making herbal tea and wristbands

Logistics

This incursion is delivered at your ELC or Kindergarten by an EcoCentre Educator as 2×40 minute sessions with a short break in between. The maximum number of participants per session is 22 for ELC/Kindergarten and 25 students for Foundation – Year 2. The minimum number of sessions is 2 (cost $550 +GST), the maximum number of sessions is 3 (Cost $750 +GST). Our Educator will bring the materials for this incursion.

I really appreciated how well you spoke with your very young audience ~ perfectly pitched for their level and interest, thank you!

Kindergarten Teacher, Lauriston Girls’ School