When you think about teaching your kids about plants in the garden, or about how to plan your garden, you are taking action to care for the environment, here are some additional teaching resources for environmental education you may find useful.
List of Organisations with Resources for Environmental Education
Royal Horticultural Society RHS
The RHS is the UK’s leading gardening charity and offers resources, courses, and a network of professionals, including gardening educators. They also have information on gardening courses and qualifications.
Garden Organic
This organization promotes organic gardening and provides resources, training programs, and connections with organic gardening educators.
Permaculture Association UK
This association promotes permaculture gardening and education, providing resources and a network of certified permaculture educators across the UK.
Thrive
Thrive focuses on gardening for health and well-being, offering training in social and therapeutic horticulture and providing resources for environmental education.
National Garden Scheme
The NGS organizes garden openings across the UK, where you can connect with experienced gardeners, some of whom are also educators and garden designers.
Horticultural Trades Association
The HTA supports gardening and horticulture professionals in the UK, with events, training programs, and a network of members, including garden educators and advisors.
Botanical Gardens and Community Gardens
Many botanical gardens (such as the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew and Edinburgh), as well as local community gardens, often have educational programs and staff who focus on horticulture and gardening education. Check their individual websites for educator listings and program details.
British Ecological Society
BES offers resources, events, and a network of professionals involved in ecology and environmental education in the UK, this for example includes free downloads such as a booklet and worksheets for children.
The National Association for Environmental Education NAEE
NAEE UK provides resources for environmental educators and maintains connections within the community.
Learning through Landscapes
Focuses on outdoor learning and environmental education, offering training and resources for educators in the UK.
Field Studies Council
FSC provides courses, events, and resources for environmental education and operates a network of learning locations across the UK.
Eco-Schools UK
This organization supports schools in environmental education, providing a network of participating schools and educators across the UK.
Association for Science Education
ASE supports science educators, including those focused on environmental science, with resources, networking, and professional development.
Garden Match Cards for Playing and Garden Planning
Our very own teaching resources for environmental education are available to download from the homepage.