Eden Project Live Learning
Join our free, live learning community and access our programme of twice monthly, curriculum-aligned livestreams, direct from the Eden Project site to wherever you are!
New for September 2026, and supported by funding from the BA Better World Community Fund, we're bringing Eden Project to any learner, anywhere with an internet connection. In our online classroom your learners will explore the world, experience the awe and wonder of nature, understand the part they play in global stories and be inspired to take positive action for each other and the planet.
Our livestreams are aligned to the primary national curriculum, typically 45 minutes long and are fully interactive - spiced with clues to solve, questions to ponder, experts to ask, special guests and much more.
Our livestream series
Mon 9 Nov
Weds 11 Nov
Unlocking our Climate Culture (Part 2)
We’ll discuss actions you can take in your own lives.
Thurs 19 Nov
Protecting Our Planet Day 2026 – Our Jungle Connections
As part of POP26*, we explore rainforest ecosystems.
Weds 16 Dec
Thurs 14 Jan
From Bean to Bar – The Chocolate Story with Chocolarder (Part 1 – The Rainforest)
Exploring the cacao plantation in the Rainforest Biome.
Thurs 28 Jan
From Bean to Bar – The Chocolate Story with Chocolarder (Part 2 –The Factory)
A visit to the Chocolarder factory.
Thurs 11 Feb
Last chance to paint - Rainforest Pangolins with Eden Project, Born Free and special guest explorer Joe Grabowski
Artistic insights, rainforest imagery and tropical travels.
Thur 25 Feb
Ready Steady Sow Plant-along (Part 1)
Learn what's inside a seed and about different types of seeds.
Wed 17 Mar
Wildflower Wizards (Part 1)
We’ll find out why wildflowers matter.
Mon 22 Apr
Rivers in the Sky - The Water Cycle
Travel the water cycle and discover the role of forests.
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Part 1 of 2
It’s that time of year when world leaders get together to discuss progress on addressing Climate Change and make plans for future action.
But, what is climate change, why is it happening, and what action can we take??
In this 2-part livestream, your learners are challenged to decode the riddles and guide our team around the site, discovering what Eden is doing to reduce its own carbon emissions.
Along, the way we’ll discuss actions they can take in their own lives as well as collect the tokens required to unlock the secret to Eden Project’s climate culture.
Suitable for KS2.
Learning outcomes
- Explain what climate change is and why it’s happening
- Discuss the idea of a ‘carbon footprint’ and discover what Eden is doing to reduce its own carbon footprint
- Suggest actions we can all take at school and home to reduce our own carbon footprints.
Curriculum links
KS2 Geography
- land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, and water
KS2 Science
- environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things
KS2 Citizenship
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens
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Part 1 of 2
It’s that time of year when world leaders get together to discuss progress on addressing Climate Change and make plans for future action.
But, what is climate change, why is it happening, and what action can we take??
In this 2-part livestream, your learners are challenged to decode the riddles and guide our team around the site, discovering what Eden is doing to reduce its own carbon emissions.
Along, the way we’ll discuss actions they can take in their own lives as well as collect the tokens required to unlock the secret to Eden Project’s climate culture.
Suitable for KS2.
Learning outcomes
- Explain what climate change is and why it’s happening
- Discuss the idea of a ‘carbon footprint’ and discover what Eden is doing to reduce its own carbon footprint
- Suggest actions we can all take at school and home to reduce our own carbon footprints.
Curriculum links
KS2 Geography
- land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including energy, food, and water
KS2 Science
- environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things
KS2 Citizenship
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens
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It doesn’t matter where you live in the world, we are all connected to Tropical Rainforests.
This year, as part of POP26*, we take a spotlight to these incredible, but threatened, ecosystems.
We’ll take your learners on the trail of our iconic tropical plant life, highlighting our personal connections to these plants as well as the contribution these forests make to creating a liveable climate on planet Earth.
Finally, we consider some simple ways in which we can all play a part in Tropical Rainforest conservation -wherever we live.
Join us for what will be an interactive session – bursting with plant stories, awe and wonder and, of course, opportunities to interact with our in-house experts!
Suitable for KS1 and 2.
*Protecting Our Planet Day (POP) is an annual, live-streamed event for schools brought to you by the UK’s European Space Education Resource Office (ESERO-UK) at STEM Learning and in collaboration with the European Space Agency and the UK Space Agency.
Learning outcomes
- Describe where in the world we find Tropical Rainforests and what the conditions are like there.
- Explain the reasons why Tropical Rainforest biodiversity is important and the link between the rainforest and the climate.
- Consider how we can all be part of the solution when it comes to Tropical Rainforest conservation.
Curriculum links
KS1 Science
- the structure of a variety of common flowering plants, including trees
KS2 Science
- environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things
KS2 Citizenship
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens
KS2 Geography
- land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources
- use of maps to identify the position of the world’s Tropical Rainforests, the equator and the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn
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Leading up to Christmas, we are incentivised to shop at an alarming rate, but why does it matter what we buy and how can we make decisions that are better for the environment and for people?
Join us live in the Eden shop, as we use the products on our shelves to find out the answers to these questions.
We’ll then challenge your learners to go away and design their own product to sell at Eden – aligned to our buying policy of course!
Finally, learners will be invited to share their idea with the Live Learning Community in our online gallery.
Learning outcomes
- Discuss sustainability within a practical context, using real-world products.
- Create a product that fulfils our sustainable retail policy.
- Evaluate the product against the design criteria.
Curriculum links
KS2 Design Technology
- the design of innovative, functional, appealing products that are fit for purpose, aimed at particular individuals or groups
- generate, develop, model and communicate ideas through discussion and annotated sketches
- evaluate ideas and products against design criteria
KS2 Citizenship
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens
KS2 Geography
- land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources
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Join us for our first ever Eden Project Live Learning craft-along!
To celebrate the end of term and the Christmas season your learners are invited to craft-along with us and create their own fragrance-infused tree decoration.
As we craft, we’ll discover the stories behind some of the most popular Christmas spices and meet the plants they are sourced from.
Expect special guests, trademark Eden magic, a wish for the future and an element of end of term chaos!
Suitable for KS1 and 2.
Learning outcomes
- Complete a practical task using a variety of methods, materials and equipment.
- Work creatively to personalise their decorations and Christmas wish.
- Identify how several important spices are grown and processed.
Curriculum links
KS1 and 2 History
- how Britain has influenced and been influenced by the wider world
- lives of significant individuals in the past (Christopher Columbus)
KS1 and 2 Design Technology
- use a range of tools, equipment, materials and components to perform practical tasks
- Where food comes from (including how it is grown and processed)
KS2 Citizenship
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens
KS2 Geography
- trade links, and the distribution of natural resources (food)
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We're teaming up with Cornish chocolate makers– Chocolarder and Eden experts to bring you a 2-part series that dives into the secrets of chocolate!
In Part 1 we’ll be live from our own cacao plantation at Eden. We’ll learn how this plant is grown at Eden and in the wild, about the lives of the cacao farmers and the first steps of the chocolate making process.
Questions at the ready!
Learning outcomes
- Describe the process of making chocolate.
- Discuss impacts of the chocolate industry on people, the environment and the economy and how choices we make as consumers can have a positive impact.
- Design wrapper for chocolate inspired by their learning.
Curriculum links
KS2 Geography
- human geography, including land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including food.
KS2 History
- a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history – Mayan civilization.
- the achievements of the earliest civilizations.
KS2 Science
- recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things.
KS1 Design and Technology
- understand where food comes from.
KS2 Design and Technology
- know where and how a variety of ingredients are grown and processed.
- use research and design criteria to inform the design of appealing products that are aimed at individuals or groups
- generate, develop and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches and prototypes.
- evaluate ideas and products against design criteria
KS2 Citizenship
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens.
In Part 2, we’ll be live from a real chocolate factory – Chocolarder in Cornwall.
Expert chocolate makers will demystify the next steps in the chocolate making process. We’ll find out what goes into making a bar that is good for people as well as the planet.
We’ll finish up by setting our first competition – to design the wrapper for the bar! And the prize? Chocolate of course – wrapped in packaging designed by you.
Learning outcomes
- Describe the process of making chocolate.
- Discuss impacts of the chocolate industry on people, the environment and the economy and how choices we make as consumers can have a positive impact.
- Design the wrapper for chocolate inspired by their learning.
Curriculum links
KS2 Geography
- human geography, including land use, economic activity including trade links, and the distribution of natural resources including food.
KS2 History
- a non-European society that provides contrasts with British history – Mayan civilization.
- the achievements of the earliest civilizations.
KS2 Science
- recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things.
KS1 Design and Technology
- understand where food comes from.
KS2 Design and Technology
- know where and how a variety of ingredients are grown and processed.
- use research and design criteria to inform the design of appealing products that are aimed at individuals or groups.
- generate, develop, model and communicate their ideas through discussion, annotated sketches and prototypes.
- evaluate ideas and products against design criteria.
KS2 Citizenship
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens.
Get your art supplies at the ready!
In this one-of-a-kind Paint-along, we’re joined by a host of experts – artist John Dyer, Charlie Smith, Born Free and explorer Joe Grabowski!
Together, we'll be exploring Tropical Rainforest ecology and discovering the story of Borneo's critically endangered Sunda Pangolin.
Expect an infusion of artistic insights, rainforest imagery and stories of tropical travels - the perfect inspiration for budding artists.
As ever, the team will deliver a clear call to action and be on hand to answer your questions as you paint-along with us.
As part of this special event we're also launching The Young Earth Artist of the Year Awards!
Learning outcomes
- Describe key characteristics of tropical rainforest ecology - layers, adaptations, diversity of life and interdependence.
- Create artwork which reflects and celebrates the diversity and beauty of this ecosystem.
- Discuss what we can do to help protect rainforests and critically endangered species.
Curriculum links
KS1 Science
- living things are suited to their habitats.
- habitats provide the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other.
- plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.
Lower KS2 Science
- the functions of different parts of flowering plants.
- the requirements of plants for life and growth.
- recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things.
Upper KS2 Science
- plants are adapted to suit their environment.
KS2 Geography
- use of maps to identify the position of the world’s Tropical Rainforests, the equator and the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
KS1 Art and Design
- use painting to develop and share their ideas and imagination
- about the work of a range of artists and making links to their own work.
KS2 Art and Design
- improve their mastery of art and design techniques, including painting.
KS2 Citizenship
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens.
Share the satisfaction of growing with us!
In this series, Tom and Robbie are joined by Eden’s horticulture team from our Global Garden!
In Part 1 we’ll learn what's inside a seed and about different types of seeds – when to plant them, how to plant them (even when you have limited space) and what they need to grow.
Plus, your planting and growing questions answered by our experts!
Learning outcomes
- Describe the life cycle of some flowering food crops including pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal.
- Identify what's inside a seed, the role of the different parts and the conditions seeds need to germinate.
- Plant your own seeds and tend to your plants taking into account what they need for healthy growth.
Curriculum links
KS1 and KS2 Science
- observe and describe weather associated with the seasons and how day length varies.
- identify and name a variety of common garden plants.
- structure and function of flowering plants.
- requirements of plants for life and growth and how they vary from plant to plant.
- observe and describe how seeds grow into mature plants.
- find out and describe how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.
- the life cycle of flowering plants, including pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal.
KS1 Geography
- Identify seasonal weather patterns in the UK and the impact that these have on food production
KS2 Geography
- food production and land use
KS2 Citizenship
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens
KS1 and KS2 Design and Technology
- understand where food comes from and how it is grown.
It’s the perfect time of year to take action for nature and make your place a crush of colours and bustle of bugs this summer!
Joined by our experts from the National Wildflower Centre we’ll find out why wildflowers matter and walk you through how to plant your own wildflower paradise at home or school.
Plus – its Eden’s Birthday Celebration!
Learning outcomes
- Explain why wildflower habitats are important and identify some common species.
- Create a plan for growing wildflowers in your place considering the requirements for seed germination and healthy growth.
- Work together and take practical action to grow your own wildflowers and improve biodiversity where you live.
Curriculum links
Across parts 1 and 2
KS1 Science
- identify and name a variety of common wild and garden plants
- identify and describe the basic structure of a variety of common flowering plants.
- observe changes across the four seasons
- identify that most living things live in habitats to which they are suited and describe how different habitats provide for the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other.
- identify and name a variety of plants and animals in their habitats
- observe and describe how seeds grow into mature plants
- find out and describe how plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy.
KS2 Science
- identify and describe the functions of different parts of flowering plants: roots, stem/trunk, leaves and flowers
- explore the requirements of plants for life and growth and how they vary from plant to plant
- explore the part that flowers play in the life cycle of flowering plants, including pollination, seed formation and seed dispersal.
- group, identify and name a variety of living things in their local and wider environment
- recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things.
KS2 Citizenship
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens
It’s World Water Day!
What if I told you there were rivers in the sky and giant trees that can lift elephants. Could it be true?
Robbie and Tom are joined by Professor Lucy Rowland, University of Exeter in the Rainforest Biome as we travel the water cycle and an discover the role of forests in creating a liveable climate.
Learning outcomes
- Describe the key processes of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, run off and collection.
- Explain the role that plants and forests play in the water cycle
- Discuss ways of protecting forests in order to safeguard the water cycle and a liveable climate.
Curriculum links
KS2 Geography
- physical geography, including the water cycle
- the distribution of natural resources including water.
KS2 Science
- identify the part played by evaporation and condensation in the water cycle and associate the rate of evaporation with temperature.
- explore the requirements of plants for life and growth and how they vary from plant to plant including water
- recognise that environments can change and that this can sometimes pose dangers to living things.
KS2 Citizenship
- Preparing to play an active role as citizens
Past livestreams
Join the team as we explore the Tropical Rainforest! We’ll be finding out how plants cope with this extreme environment by delving into their ingenious adaptations and sharing stories of their interdependence.
Suitable for KS1 and 2.
Learning outcomes
- Locate the world’s Tropical Rainforests, and describe what conditions are like there.
- Identify plant adaptations to this environment.
- Describe examples of interdependence between animals and plants in the Tropical Rainforest.
Curriculum links
KS1 Science
- living things are suited to their habitats
- habitats provide the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other.
- plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy
Lower KS2 Science
- the functions of different parts of flowering plants
- the requirements of plants for life and growth
Upper KS2 Science
- plants are adapted to suit their environment
KS2 Geography
- use of maps to identify the position of the world’s Tropical Rainforests, the equator and the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
- physical geography – comparing climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts in a region of Europe and South America
The team return for part 2 of our ecosystem series. This time we dive into the Mediterranean Biome. We’ll be finding out about the challenges of this environment and the adaptations that help plants survive here.
Finally, we’ll wrap things up by contrasting the plant adaptations encountered across the Tropical Rainforest and Mediterranean Biomes.
Suitable for KS1 and 2.
Learning outcomes
- Locate the regions of the world with a Mediterranean climate and describe what conditions are like there.
- Identify plant adaptations to this environment.
- Compare and contrast plant adaptations suitable for the Tropical Rainforest and Mediterranean Biome.
Curriculum links
KS1 Science
- living things are suited to their habitats
- habitats provide the basic needs of different kinds of animals and plants, and how they depend on each other
- plants need water, light and a suitable temperature to grow and stay healthy
Lower KS2 Science
- the functions of different parts of flowering plants
- the requirements of plants for life and growth
Upper KS2 Science
- plants are adapted to suit their environment
KS2 Geography
- use of maps to identify the position of regions of the world that have a Mediterranean climate.
- physical geography – comparing climate zones, biomes and vegetation belts in a region of Europe and South America
In celebration of National Poetry Day and Harvest we visit Eden’s outdoor global garden.
With the help of Eden’s green team, we’ll harvest our seasonal produce live on air. Which of nature's bounties will we unearth?
Along the way we’ll also share our love for growing, quiz your learners’ plant knowledge and of course answer their green fingered questions!
Finally, we’ll conclude the session by challenging your learners to create their own haikus, inspired by our harvest!
Suitable for KS1 and 2.
Learning outcomes
- Discuss how the seasons impact the process of growing and harvesting food.
- Identify common UK grown food plants.
- Write a haiku inspired by nature, seasons and seasonal produce.
Curriculum links
Year 1 Writing- Composition
- sequence sentences to form short [poetic] narratives
Year 2 Writing- Composition
- write poetry
Year 3 and 4 Writing- Composition
- Build an increasing range of sentence [and narrative] structures
Year 5 and 6 Writing- Composition
- Select appropriate vocabulary, understanding how their choices can enhance meaning
KS1 and 2 Science
- structure and function of flowering plants
- requirements of plants for life and growth
KS1 Geography
- Identify seasonal weather patterns in the UK and the impact that these have on food production
KS2 Geography
- food production and land use
The story of Eden Project’s Crazy Chef and their delicious Global Cake is one as old as time itself! (well, nearly).
Join us in a race against the clock to solve the clues, collect the ingredients and explore our connections to people and places across the planet. As we explore, we’ll also discuss themes such as Fairtrade, food miles, packaging and diet.
And your reward? The closely guarded secret recipe itself!
Suitable for KS2
Learning outcomes
- Investigate everyday plants; their uses and geographical origins.
- Discover our connections to people and places around the world through the food we eat.
- Use mapwork skills and coordinates to plot a route around the Eden site.
Curriculum links
KS2 Geography
- use mapping to locate countries across the world
- use grid references
- trade links and the distribution of natural resources (food)
KS2 Citizenship
- Preparing to play an active role as citizen
Unearth wonder, inspire action
Our livestreams are a window into the world, right from your classroom. Taking place from areas across Eden Project including the Rainforest Biome, Mediterranean Biome and outdoor gardens, you and your class will glimpse the habitats, plants and communities that call our planet home.
Topics will include climate change, sustainability, plants, food and growing, habitats, conservation and careers, all linked to the Science, History, Art, Design Technology and Geography curriculum.
Whatever the topic, we’ll set it in the context of the real world and always include calls to action which are achievable for young learners, developing their sense of agency and empowerment.
About our livestreams
Our livestreams come directly from the Eden Project site and are presented by our experienced team of qualified teachers, supported by our wider team of in-house experts and partner organisations.
Livestreams usually last about 45 minutes and take place roughly once a fortnight. They typically start at 13:15 unless otherwise stated.
In the first academic year, 2026-2027, the programme will focus on the primary curriculum. That said – many of the livestreams will be suitable for learners of secondary school age.
We publish a schedule of livestreams in advance of each term to allow teachers and home educators to incorporate the lessons into learning journeys.
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A fantastic opportunity- thank you to all involved as I can imagine the hard work that went into this! My class were so excited and perfect link to world earth day - we are looking forward to more!’
How to join the livestreams
One day before the livestream, we’ll send you a link to a page on our website where you’ll view it. We use a YouTube video player embedded into this page, so you’ll need to check with your IT technician or broadband provider that you have access to YouTube.
Below the video, you can scan a QR code to access a tool called Mentimeter. You can interact with us through this panel – taking part in a mixture of quizzes, polls and Q&A’s.
Please check you have access to Mentimeter– your IT Technician or your broadband provider will be able to check this for you.
Please be aware, the registration window for our livestreams closes 24 hours prior to the scheduled start time. Can’t watch live? Register anyway and you’ll receive the link, which you can watch at a time of your choosing.
Frequently Asked Questions
One day before the livestream, we’ll send you a link to a page on our website where you’ll view it. We use a YouTube video player embedded into this page, so you’ll need to check with your IT technician or broadband provider that you have access to YouTube.
Scan the QR code below the livestream to access Mentimeter.
You can interact with us through this panel – taking part in a mixture of quizzes, polls and Q&A’s.
Please check you have access to Mentimeter– your IT Technician or your broadband provider will be able to check this for you.
Yes, you can! Simply expand the window by clicking on the icon at the bottom right of the YouTube stream window.
You can scan the QR code on a separate device (e.g. a tablet or phone) and access Mentimeter from that device, enabling you to watch in full screen the entire time.
Our presenters are qualified and experienced teachers. All learner questions and comments go through a moderation process before being shared with the audience.
Yes! All previous livestreams from the current academic year will be available to view afterwards. However, you must have signed up to the livestream during the registration period in order to be able to do this. The registration period closes 24 hours before the livestream goes live.