We will explore the Garden, play games, and plant a plant to take home.
Programs at the Garden are available 9:30–11 a.m. Thursdays in June and Tuesdays through Fridays in July (no programs available July 4). Programs are geared for kids ages 6–12. Minimum group size is 20; Maximum group size is 60.
Fee:*
$5 per child.
Required chaperones are free (1 chaperone per every 5 children is required).
Extra chaperones will be required to pay regular admission to the Garden.
* Fee includes a 90 minute age-appropriate program and a take-home planting activity. Children’s Garden admission requires additional fees.
Offerings:
TREEmendous
Join us in the search for the biggest trees in the Garden! We’ll play some “treemendous” games and plant a tree to take home.
Explore China
Explore the Chinese Garden and Lantern Festival display with us! We’ll learn about the plants and symbolism, and will make seed packets to start your own mini Chinese vegetable garden.
Rainforest
Bamboo, vanilla, and chocolate, oh my! Let’s explore the rainforest by visiting the Climatron® to see what else comes from the rainforest. We’ll plant a house plant from the tropics to take home.
Incredible Insects
Why are there so many insects in the garden and why are they here? Join us as we investigate the insects that visit the Garden. We’ll play some buggy games and plant a pollinator-friendly plant to take home.
Request a program online!