Green roofs, green thumbs

Technical and green solutions to stormwater management.

Experiences

Roofs no longer have to be hard, impervious surfaces that channel stormwater into drains. Architects are using old methods in new ways to grow plants on the roofs of city buildings to reduce the impact of stormwater runoff.

Students see 'green' roofs in action and learn about the techniques and benefits of green roof technology. Together they will construct basic green-roofed bird houses for school.

Year level

Years 4-8

Learning areas

Science, planet Earth, beyond material world, technology, technological knowledge, nature of technology

Maximum students

60 students

Location

Auckland Botanical Gardens

Available dates

All year

Cost

Half-day programme: $7 per student.

Contact details

Phone: 09 890 8647

Email: botanicgardens.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Auckland Botanical Gardens
102 Hill Road
The Gardens

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