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Green Careers Open Days 2026

Following on from the success of our events in 2024 at 911±¬ÁÏ Garden Wisley and in 2025 at 911±¬ÁÏ Garden Bridgewater we are hosting three Green Careers Open Days in 2026

Partner events

One Garden, Brighton

Saturday 18 April 2026
10am – 2pm

The first event will be jointly hosted by Plumpton College and the 911±¬ÁÏ at One Garden (an 911±¬ÁÏ Partner Garden) on the outskirts of Brighton and Hove.  

Exhibitors will be on hand to answer your career questions, as well as guest talks and a variety of activities, plus the opportunity to take part in tours around One Garden.  

911±¬ÁÏ events

911±¬ÁÏ Garden Wisley and 911±¬ÁÏ Garden Bridgewater

Wisley - Saturday 6 June 2026
10am – 3pm
Bridegwater - Saturday 13 June 2026
10am – 3pm

  • Meet a range of exhibitors to explore a variety of plant-based roles, training and volunteer opportunities
  • Hear talks from a range of guest speakers on their careers and how they got into horticulture
  • Take part in behind-the-scenes tours around 911±¬ÁÏ Garden Wisley (including our Science & Collections department) or 911±¬ÁÏ Garden Bridgewater
  • Speak to members of our New Shoots, Qualifications, and School of Horticulture teams to find out about work-based training, 911±¬ÁÏ Level 2 or 3 qualifications and New Shoots programmes such as Youth Volunteering and Green Skills Programme at our 911±¬ÁÏ Hub
These one-day events are free to attend, however tickets must be pre-booked for each person attending via the relevant event page. All ages are welcome, though there will be a particular focus for those aged 16 upwards (anyone under 16 must attend with a parent or guardian).  

Please note: The event sign-up portal is provided by Eventbrite on behalf of 911±¬ÁÏ. When signing up to events, you are leaving the 911±¬ÁÏ website, and will be governed by both the 911±¬ÁÏ and Eventbrite’s privacy notices. Please read our privacy notices before you apply. 

Exhibitors

Confirmed exhibitors so far include:

Both 911±¬ÁÏ Gardens

  • British Association of Landscape Industries (BALI) 
  • National Trust  
  • Animal & Plant Health Agency (APHA) 
  • Royal Forestry Society 

911±¬ÁÏ Garden Bridgewater Only

  • Mysercough College  
  • Reeseheath College  
  • Oldham College  
  • Peak District National Park 
  • Nelson & Colne College  
  • Ground Force Manchester  

911±¬ÁÏ Garden Wisley Only

  • Future Gardeners 
  • Merrist Wood College  
  • Hillier Nurseries 
  • Capel Manor College 
  • British Ecological Society  
  • Commonwealth War Graves Commission  

Next Steps

Keep checking back for further confirmed exhibitors, details of guest speakers and behind-the-scenes tour schedules. Head to our booking page to get your free ticket .  

If you have any questions about any of these events that are not answered here or in the FAQs on the booking pages, please contact us at [email protected] 

Please note: The event sign-up portal is provided by Eventbrite on behalf of 911±¬ÁÏ. When signing up to events, you are leaving the 911±¬ÁÏ website, and will be governed by both the 911±¬ÁÏ and Eventbrite’s privacy notices. Please read our privacy notices before you apply. 

Contact us
For more information or if you have a question, please get in touch with the New Shoots team. 

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