Governments around the world and each one of us are developing a far greater awareness of how even individual habits can influence the global environment.
To address this, RBGE is introducing a brand new series of courses aimed at helping people understand the intricacies of how our lives affect everything from biodiversity in local communities to the climate of the global ecosystem.
Booking and course costs
For full information on course costs and a booking form, you can download the current Adult and professional education prospectus from the ‘Downloads' box on the right.
For further details, please contact the Education office via our enquiry form (select ‘Education') or directly at:
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
20A Inverleith Row
Edinburgh
EH3 5LR
Telephone: 0131 248 2937
We offer a 10% discount to Friends on most of our short courses and workshops.
Forthcoming courses
Medicine from the Trees
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 13 Jan 2009
When is a herb not a herb? When it's a tree! Discover the therapeutic treasure store of our ancient woodlands and those of distant shores, learning something of the pharmacology, folklore and history that surround this truly remarkable facet of phytothera
Medicine from Trees
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 15 Jan 2009
When is a herb not a herb? When it’s a tree! Discover the therapeutic treasure store of our ancient woodlands...
RBGE Certificate in Practical Field Botany
Tues 20 Jan — Tues 3 Feb 2009
Study for the RBGE Certificate in Field Botany in the heart of the Maya Mountains of Belize. Course units include Plant Identification...
Beginning Botany
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Wed 28 Jan 2009
Aimed at the complete beginner and using living plants from the garden, this eight-week course investigates the identification, function and ecology of familiar plant species...
Plant Geography
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 29 Jan 2009
This 11-week course investigates the ways that plants have adapted to the incredible diversity of habitats available on Earth...
Victorian Horticulture
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Thurs 29 Jan 2009
This course looks at the innovations and passions that drove one of Britain’s golden ages of horticulture.
Moss Identification: Level 2
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 15 Feb 2009
This workshop will include the ecology and distribution of bryophytes and the construction of keys. Previous attendance on Moss ID for Beginners or other experience required. Taught by David Chamberlain.
Uncovering Evolution (Phylogenetics for Beginners)
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sat 21 Feb 2009
Learn how to uncover the evolutionary history of plants. Discover how plants are related to each other and how we can use this information to study, name, classify and conserve them.
Lichen Identification
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Sun 15 Mar 2009
An introduction to the fundamental features of lichens. The day will include a lab-based session providing an introduction to the lichens, their structure and function and identification techniques.
Recognising Plant Families
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Tues 14 Apr 2009
The ability to recognise plant families is a key skill for botanists and gardeners alike...
