Workshop

For older preschool children (5-6 years) and younger pupils (7-10 years)

During the workshop you will: get rather dirty! Also mix the soil, top the pots, sow the seeds, water the plants, pick the seedlings, sing a little and talk a lot…any you will also take something home with you!

What to bring: old clothes is advisable, or aprons, also a small towel, gloves for kids with sensitive skin. We shouldn’t wrote anything, for dirty hands and notebooks don’t mix well!

Number of persons: 10 to (maximally!) 15

When and where: on working days (earliest at 9 am and latest by 1 pm) in the exhibition pavilion, in a classroom or the greenhouse during two school periods (2×45 minutes)

For elementary and high school pupils

During the workshop you will: familiarize yourself wit a light microscope and how it works, take samples in the Garden, make sections and observe minute things invisible to the naked eye

What to bring: a bit of scientific and explorer curiosity! We will use just one microscope, but digitally connected to projector so we can all see the preparation on big screen. All participants make preparations and illustrate what they see on prepared pieces of paper

Number of persons: maximally 10 pupils

When and where: on working days (earliest at 9 am and latest by 1 pm) in the exhibition pavilion, in a classroom or the greenhouse during two school periods during 60-90 minutes

In agreement with the teacher we will give a specific guided tour for a part of the class while other pupils attend a desired workshop (possible themes: Flowering plants, Conifers, Ferns, Pollinators, Colours, Medicinal plants, Carnivorous plants, Croatian flora, Evolution of plants….)

What to bring: a notebook and a pen

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Number of persons: 10 to 15 pupils

When and where: on working days (earliest at 9 am and latest by 1 pm) in the Garden