Environmental Education Team

Preregistration Required! Did you know that 1 in 4 of the known animal species on Earth is a beetle? There are over 400,000 different species of beetles. In this class, we’ll explore the world of beetles with preserved specimens and hands-on activities. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed […]

In this one day camp, we’ll learn what makes reptiles unique, meet two live animals, and get up close with all things scaly! $30 members, $40 non-members Preregistration required. This is a drop-off program. Please bring a packed lunch and water bottle. Please dress to explore outside and get messy with art and science projects.

Explore the physics of light by building a spectroscope that separates light into its component colors. Ages 6+ This is a drop-off class. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed to explore outside. Preregister here.  Fee: $5 per child plus membership or admission to the Garden.

Preschoolers will explore what a plant needs to grow with a fun story time and a chance to plant a few seeds of their own. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Gift Shop before meeting us at either the Children’s Pavilion or the Classroom. Come dressed to explore outside. […]

Preschoolers will explore what a plant needs to grow with a fun story time and a chance to plant a few seeds of their own. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Gift Shop before meeting us at either the Children’s Pavilion or the Classroom. Come dressed to explore outside. […]

Preregistration Required! Wildlife maybe living right in your backyard, but we often don’t see animals that are talented hiders or active at night. In this class, we’ll learn to decipher the clues animals leave behind including footprints, food leftovers, and even scat. This is a drop-off class. Ages 5-10. Please meet in the classroom. Come dressed […]

Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE story time for families with preschool and toddler-age children. Each class includes a themed story time performance and a craft project. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in with the Gift Shop for class location. Come dressed for the weather outside! This program is completely FREE. […]

Nature Tales is the Garden’s FREE story time for families with preschool and toddler-age children. Each class includes a themed story time performance and a craft project. Ages 2-5 with a parent or guardian. Please check in with the Gift Shop for class location. Come dressed for the weather outside! This program is completely FREE. […]

In this one day camp, we’ll explore the miracle of flight! Learn how birds, bats, and butterflies soar through the air. Discover flying animals in the Garden, experiment with the science of flight, and build your own flying creations. $30 members, $40 non-members Preregistration required. This is a drop-off program. Please bring a packed lunch […]