Free Teacher Open House, Wednesday, September 26, 4-6 p.m. Children’s Education at the Garden provides innovative, hands-on professional development opportunities for science educators. Our current programs for teachers include the following:
1. Professional Development Workshops Learn how to use the Botanical Garden as an extension of your classroom. Providing content and guidance to teachers, including:
- Classroom activities
- Discussion points
- Reproducible curriculum
Individual sessions or 10-part series. Saturday and school-break sessions available.
"This program was great! I would recommend it to anyone"-
Participant Click here for more information. 2. Professional Development Seminars
Our staff will work with you to design a program, such as:
- The Basics of Botany
- Introduction to the Forest
- Nature for Early Learners
"What a phenomenal class! I learned many activities and I am a much more confident science teacher after only one week" -
Participant Click here for more information. 3. Summer Institutes A week-long immersion in ecology and botanical science led by scientists and educators. Learn how to make science fun, through field-tested, hands-on, inquiry based activities.
"This program is absolutely fantastic; a week filled with fun, exploration, experiments, learning, laughing and enjoying. The instructors are a great inspiration for every teacher. Thank you for this wonderful experience!" -
Participant Click here for more information.
