From scorching deserts and salty shores to flooding plains and freezing alpine areas, plants can survive in some of the world’s most extreme environments! These school holidays, join us in the Gardens to discover the extraordinary ways plants thrive against the odds. Then finish the adventure by potting your own resilient plant to take home.

Who: Recommended for children aged 5–12 years with an accompanying adult.

Where: Meet at Rathborne Lodge (closest access gate is Woolloomooloo Gate, Mrs Macquaries Road)

When: Summer School Holidays 2027

Cost: $22 per participating child | $20 per participating child for Foundation and Friends members

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