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Youth Programs

The Gardens is a perfect place to foster a deep love for and connection to the natural world. We offer a wide selection of fun-filled education programs and classes for kids of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Learning in The Gardens is the most natural thing to do. Whether you are a teacher looking for a new way to make your classroom lessons come alive or a caregiver looking for a perfect place for your nature-loving kids, The Gardens is the place to be.

The Gardens can now provide scholarships for youth specific classes and programs to income-qualifying families. Please submit the following application:

Garden Learning at Home#

During all four seasons, there are fun things to do outside in your yard, garden or neighborhood park. Check out some kid-friendly garden lessons below. 

Plant Science#

During all four seasons, there are fun things to do outside in your yard, garden or neighborhood park. Check out some kid-friendly garden lessons below. 

Dissecting a Bean Ever wonder what is inside the bean you had for lunch? Did you know that bean can become a 12-foot-tall plant! During this lesson you will use your observation skills to explore the inside of a bean.

Living Necklace What does it take for a bean to grow? Create a fun and interactive necklace that lets you watch it take place.

Planting a Seed Explore what it takes to plant a seed and how to care for it.

Sensory Nature Walk Take a walk outside to safely explore the natural world around us through your senses, colors, numbers, and patterns.

Nature Exploration#

Sensory Nature Walk Take a walk outside to safely explore the natural world around us through your senses, colors, numbers, and patterns.

Garden Programming#

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Read and Seed

A fun and interactive introduction to gardens while preparing youth ages two to four years for preschool.

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Child drawing

Art of Wonder


Through drawing, painting, printmaking and sculpture, children will explore the Gardens to create their unique vision of the Natural World.

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Camps

School's Out! It's time to explore our outdoor classroom at The Gardens.

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Birthday Parties

Celebrate your child's birthday at The Gardens!

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