Free School Excursion to the 2026 Show - SAVE THE DATE
Hands on kids' activities & education at Australia’s premier garden show
The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, in partnership with Victorian Schools Garden Program, are delighted to welcome school-aged children and their teachers to enjoy a free suite of gardening activities to encourage the use of outdoor spaces at schools, and educate and inspire the next generation of green thumbs.
When: Wednesday 25 March – Friday 27 March 2026
Cost: Free for Victorian kinders & schools
Registration: Will open in February 2026
Save the date in your school diaries. We recommend you register to receive the VSGP enews for all announcements, by going to ‘contacts‘ and adding your details.
Habitat Farmer Sustainable Scarecrow Competition
All Victorian schools and kindergartens are invited to enter the Sustainable Scarecrow School Competition.
Entries will be showcased at the 2026 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show sharing and inspiring the possibility of recycling and reusing for the community.
This year’s Scarecrows will encourage the helpful visitors to the garden by protecting the habitats that they live in and teaching others about how to create new habitats in and around the garden.
Express your school’s interest (help us gauge the number of scarecrows being received) by clicking here. Confirmation of entry will be requested in February–March 2026.
Click here to view the 2026 Sustainable Scarecrow Competition Brief and entry process.