Key Stage 5 post-visit activities

Visited Wakehurst and want to learn more? We’re here to help.

A microscopic  scan of Turraeanthus africana wood

Continue your learning journey after visiting Wakehurst: browse our resources below to find out more about the importance of plants and how you can help build a greener future for all.

Post-visit activities

Each workshop has a series of graded activities to suit your needs. Recap your learning or deep-dive into the importance of plants and their role in conservation – you choose.  

Millennium Seed Bank

Embark on a virtual tour of the Millennium Seed Bank. Discover a treasure trove of over 2.4 billion seeds from around the world and learn about Kew conservation in action.

Career cards

Feeling inspired by your visit? Want to help to build a greener future? Find out how our talented team of horticulturalists and scientists got where they are today.

Read & watch

Uncover the fascinating world of plants and fungi through our films, podcasts and blogs.

    Coronation meadow
    25 August 2022

    Nature Unlocked: Generating answers with gas flux

    Jessica Hayne
    Ears of maize lined up
    14 October 2019

    Maize’s missing cousins: Shedding light on photosynthesis

    Dr Jan Hackel
    Seeds in sub-zero storage facilities at Millennium Seed Bank

    Evolutionary diversity in the Millennium Seed Bank

    Dr John B Dickie
    A mountainous forest in Brazil at sunset
    24 March 2022

    Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence for conservation

    Professor Alexandre Antonelli
    Two adults and two children look over a bridge in front of bright pink flowers
    22 May 2022

    Nature and wellbeing: The inside story

    Jessica Hayne
    Encephalartos Woodii
    12 February 2020

    Meet the plant undateables

    Katie Avis-Riordan