Diggers Garden School at Heronswood
Our garden at Heronswood is one of the most beautiful outdoor classrooms on the Mornington Peninsula. Our primary school garden education program delivers hands-on, engaging learning that brings the joy of seeds, plants and growing to life
We teach gardening concepts, guide participation and create a safe and inclusive environment where every child can learn. Our lessons are aligned with the Victorian Curriculum, supporting teachers to incorporate a Heronswood excursion within a larger unit of work.
We offer a range of classes for Foundation to Grade Six students, including:
The Diggers Garden School lessons are delivered by qualified teachers and gardening experts who particularly enjoy practical teaching, outdoor learning and creating meaningful learning experiences that extend beyond a traditional classroom.
We are able to teach up to 30 students per lesson, if you have a larger class size please let us know when booking. An example timetable can be found below.
| Table header 0 | 10 am to 10.50 am | 11 am to 11.50 am | 12 pm to 12.30 pm | 12.30 pm to 1.20 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | My food garden | Pollinator gardens | Lunch | Power of plants |
| Class 2 | Pollinator gardens | Power of plants | Lunch | My food garden |
| Class 3 | Power of plants | My food garden | Lunch | Pollinator gardens |
For booking enquiries email us at learn@diggers.com.au
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