beth chatto education trust
Colchester
In her 91st year Beth Chatto set up the Education Trust to develop educational
opportunities through The Garden for everyone. The aim of the Trust is to
inspire, educate, and to promote enjoyment and wellbeing for all through gardens
and the outdoor environment. Established in 2015 Beth Chatto Education Trust has
developed a varied annual programme of courses, workshops, projects and
activities for adults, children and community groups. The programme consists of
firm favourites that are retained each year and new courses that keep the
programme current and interesting. There is something to suit everyone whether
you are an experienced horticulturalist or a novice keen to try your hand at
something new. We offer RHS Theory qualifications, practical gardening courses,
one-day creative workshops, lectures, school visits, Forest school and
children’s holiday garden activities. These can run for a morning, a day, termly
or up to two years for the RHS qualifications. The Beth Chatto Education Trust
aims to facilitate people to access the outdoors, enjoy learning in our gardens
and connect with the environment to enhance wellbeing. Many of our courses are
based in the Beth Chatto Gardens in our purpose-built education building, the
'Willow Room'. In addition to the formal gardens, we also have a separate ‘wild
garden’ which we use with children and for hands-on practical learning. Courses
and events can be found and booked on our website. If you would like to make a
donation, click on the donation button to see examples of the many positive ways
you could support us.
