BGEN_Network

BGEN Trustee applications close 24 Nov! We’re recruiting: 🌱 1 × Fundraising & Development Trustee 🌱 2 × Training & Conference Trustees No previous Trustee experience needed. Could this be you or someone you know? Find out more: bit.ly/4ywAp5U or scan the QR code.

Why are plants still invisible? New research highlights a gap in public understanding of plants and their importance. BGEN Chair Dr Lauren Daly explores what this means for plant education and how we can help people truly notice and connect with plants. bit.ly/4AcC9le

Why does the future of medicine need plants? Join Dr Nicolette Perry for our next BGEN Virtual Coffee Morning exploring medicinal plants, human health and the fascinating science connecting plants and people. 1st Dec | 11am–12pm | Online bit.ly/4wDZjzv

⏰ Tomorrow! Still time to book. Join Dr Isabel Gilbert for BGEN's online training, Decolonisation Practices - Next Steps. New case studies, shared learning and practical ideas. 10am–12pm | £20 members, £45 non-members Book: bit.ly/4wDZjzv

Applications for the Gail Bromley Award close TODAY! Supporting early career environmental educators through training, mentorship, networking & BGEN membership. Apply now: bit.ly/4u6UgWp

Decolonisation is an ongoing process of reflection, learning and change. Join Dr Isabel Gilbert for BGEN's online session to explore new case studies, share experiences and identify practical next steps. 📅 3rd Nov, 10am–12pm Book: bit.ly/4wDZjzv

What are the next steps in your decolonisation journey? Join Dr Isabel Gilbert for BGEN's interactive online training: practical approaches, new case studies and shared learning. 📅 3rd November | 10am–12pm £20 members | £45 non-members Book: bit.ly/4wDZjzv

Final call - just over one week left to apply for the Gail Bromley Award. For early career environmental educators: 🎓 Training 🤝 Mentorship 🌍 Conference 🌿 BGEN membership 💚 Professional network Apply by 30 Oct bit.ly/4u6UgWp

⏰ Early-bird tickets end tomorrow at 5pm! Join BGEN’s Small Gardens, Big Impact conference, 26–27 Jan 2027. 🎟️ Member 2-day ticket: £150 (save £30). Booking for a team? Register now; invoices & workshop choices can follow. Book: bit.ly/4y8txdQ #BGEN

Early-bird tickets for #BGEN2027 are NOW ON SALE! Join us at University of Leicester Botanic Garden on 26th & 27th January for talks, workshops, networking & more. Member early bird: £150 for 2-days | Ends 21st October bit.ly/4y8txdQ #SmallGardensBigImpact

New opportunity from BGEN member @The_RHS- recruiting a Creative Ground Programme Manager at Tate Britain, leading a new learning programme bringing together horticulture, nature & creativity for children & young people. London | £39k Apply: bit.ly/45CGrFS

Tomorrow! Join BGEN's Virtual Coffee Morning with Dr Kristel Schoonderwoerd to explore plants, creativity, observation & learning through making. 6th Oct | 10am–11am Free members | £10 non-members Book your place bit.ly/4wDZjzv #Botany #PlantEducation

BGEN is recruiting 3 Trustees! 1 × Fundraising & Development Trustee . 2 × Training & Conference Trustees. No previous Trustee experience or botanic garden background needed. Help shape BGEN’s future and support plant & nature education. Apply by 24 Nov: bit.ly/4ywAp5U

One month to apply! The Gail Bromley Award supports early career environmental educators through: 🌿 BGEN membership 🎓 Training 🤝 Mentorship 🌍 Conference & networking You don't need to be a BGEN member. Applications close 30th Oct. bit.ly/4u6UgWp

New job opportunity from BGEN member Kew Gardens is recruiting a Discovery & Access Learning Coordinator to coordinate accessible learning opportunities and support greater accessibility to Kew Gardens. Richmond | Hybrid £34,216 Full-time, Closes 11th Oct bit.ly/45CGrFS

What can plants teach us about artmaking? Join BGEN with Dr Kristel Schoonderwoerd on 6th October, 10am-11am to explore creativity, plant development & learning through making. Free members | £10 non-members Book your place bit.ly/4wDZjzv #Botany #PlantEducation

What can plants teach us about artmaking? Join Dr Kristel Schoonderwoerd the Boating Botanist for our next Virtual Coffee Morning exploring plant development, creativity & botanical education. 6th Oct | 10–11am |Online |Free for members | £10 non-members bit.ly/4wDZjzv

🚨 TOMORROW! What does Taylor Swift have to do with botany? Find out with Gláucia Silva in our online BGEN training event. 🎶🌱 Taylor Swift's Garden 📅 23rd Sept | 1pm–3pm 🎟 £20 members | £45 non-members 👉 bit.ly/4wDZjzv

What if your next botany lesson started with a song, film, meme or meal? That's the idea behind the Taylor Method. Join Gláucia Silva on 23rd Sept to explore how culture can become a bridge into plant science. 👉bit.ly/4wDZjzv

Job Alert!The RHS is recruiting a Horticultural Careers & Skills Officer. Help shape careers outreach, understand the changing horticultural skills landscape & engage more diverse groups with careers in horticulture. RHS Wisley | £33,289 | Hybrid 👉 bit.ly/45CGrFS