What will my child do in the Children's Gardening Program?

Throughout the season they are enrolled, Crafters and Sprouts plant and care for a garden and learn about garden-related topics through fun enrichment activities. Each session includes time dedicated to hands-on gardening and time dedicated to learning about a particular theme, through investigations, hikes, discussions, and games. Caregiver accompanying their Sprout actively participates along with their Sprout.

Where does the Children's Gardening Program take place?

The program takes place outdoors at the Edible Academy (EA). The campus is located near the East Gate and includes gardens, classrooms, greenhouse, open air pavilions (offering relief from sun and rain), restrooms, water bottle refill station, and hand sanitizer dispensers. The classrooms and greenhouse will not be utilized during the program. The Edible Academy campus is NOT open to the public during the CGP sessions.

Does my child harvest and keep what they grow?

Many of the crops the Crafters and Sprouts plant and care for are harvested during the season they are enrolled. Some of the crops are left to grow and are harvested by the Crafters and Sprouts enrolled in subsequent seasons. Some of the crops will be harvested by Edible Academy staff and donated to local community-based food providers.

Does my child choose what they grow?

In order to have seeds and seedlings ready each program session, EA staff develop planting plans that include a diversity of crops that are seasonally appropriate. Each season more than a dozen different vegetables, herbs, and flowers are grown.

How does my child get to the Edible Academy?

Crafters and Trams are transported to and from the Edible Academy on the NYBG Trams. Trams depart from the Tulip Tree Allee. Crafters Educators join the Crafters to provide supervision during the ride.

Who teaches my child during the Children's Gardening Program?

NYBG hires and trains Crafters and Sprouts Educators to facilitate the gardening and enrichment activities planned by Edible Academy administrators. Each Educator is assigned up to 12 Crafters or 12 Sprouts and accompanying caregivers and is supported during program sessions by several Edible Academy administrators as well as Assistant Educators.

What efforts are being made to promote my child's safety during the program session?

All activities of the Children’s Gardening Program will take place outdoors; all staff and participants are required to wear face coverings indoors and in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden and the Edible Academy. Hand washing stations and hand sanitizer stations are installed throughout the Edible Academy campus. All garden tools will be disinfected with an alcohol-based disinfectant in between users. Enrichment activities will include hikes and games that promote social distancing.

How do I enroll my child in the Children's Gardening Program?

You can enroll https://www.nybg.org/learn/kids-teens/childrens-gardening-program/ or via phone at 718.817.8181.

When does registration for the Children's Gardening Program begin?

You can register your child for Spring 2022, Summer 2022, and/or Fall 2022 sessions now.

Do NYBG Members receive a discount?

Yes, we offer CGP Crafters and Sprouts at a discounted rate for NYBG Members at the Family Level and above.

Are discounts available for enrolling in more than one season?

Yes, we offer a 10% discount for enrolling your child in three or more seasons. Please use code CGP1022 at check out.

Do you offer financial scholarships?

Yes, you may apply for a https://nybg.doubleknot.com/form/takesurvey.aspx?surveyid=83821&orgkey=3803 .

Who do I contact if I have further questions regarding the Children's Gardening Program?

You can email childed@nybg.org or call 718.817.8181

How can I purchase or renew a Membership?

You can purchase a Membership https://www.nybg.org/join-support/membership/ , on-site at any ticket window, or by calling the Membership Office. To purchase online you’ll have to create a new Member account. Renewing Members have an existing account. https://www.nybg.org/content/uploads/2019/11/ME_Members-Login-Info_2019-Final.pdf

Trade-in Tickets Towards Membership

If you have purchased regular-priced admission to the Garden, during your visit the ticket price can be applied to the cost of a Membership. For Individual and Teacher level, the cost of one regular-priced ticket is applied. The cost of two regular-priced tickets can be applied towards the purchase of a Dual Membership. The cost of two adult and two children’s tickets can be applied towards the purchase of Family–Sustaining Memberships. Please see a Visitor Services Representative on the day of your visit for additional details.

When will I receive my Membership materials?

Please allow 2–3 weeks from the date of purchase to receive your Membership materials. We will assume all proper Membership materials have been received unless notified. Please notify the Membership Office if you have not received your Membership materials 3 weeks after purchase.

Renewals may be processed at any point once your Membership term has commenced. When you renew an active Membership, it will be extended for one year from the current expiration date. The Membership Office does not retain the credit card information. This information must be re-submitted with each renewal.

When can I begin using my Member benefits?

Member admission and discounts can be used immediately upon purchase of Membership. Member Passes for guest admission or parking will be sent with your Membership materials within 2-3 weeks of purchase. Member passes can only be redeemed by presenting the physical pass at the Garden.

What admission benefits do Members receive?

Membership entitles you to year-round admission. Each Membership is allotted a fixed number of complimentary Member tickets per day determined by Membership level.

What discounts do Members receive?

Members receive a 10% discount off purchases at NYBG Shop. Members also receive discounts on education course fees and on select premium events.

Do I have to reserve tickets for timed entry?

Timed tickets may be required for admission to the Garden. This is necessary to alleviate overcrowding, ensure a more pleasant experience, and protect the Conservatory, collections, and delicate exhibitions.

How do I redeem my Member Passes?

To receive complimentary parking, redeem pass to the parking attendant upon arrival on Garden premise. When parking at our secure parking facility at 401 Bedford Park Blvd, Members must validate parking ticket and redeem pass at a Garden ticket window to avoid Event and Standard Weekday non-visitor rates. For guest admissions, passes can only be redeemed at Garden ticket windows; they cannot be reserved in advance. Each pass can be used once. If you do not have your passes when you visit, you will be required to pay regular price (no refunds).

How do I redeem Member Passes for timed-entry admission?

If a Member with a timed ticket brings a friend using a guest pass, Garden Representatives will do their best to accommodate the guest(s) at the same time. Additional timed tickets are available for purchase at regular price if you have exceeded the number of complimentary admissions allowed by your Membership level.

Can I give a friend one of my Member passes?

No. Members are required to accompany their guest(s) when using a guest pass.

Are Member Passes always valid for guest admission?

Member Passes are not valid for guest admission during the Holiday Train Show® or select premium events.

What reciprocal benefits do Members have at participating gardens and arboreta?

Garden Members receive reciprocal benefits at gardens and arboreta throughout the United States through our association with the American Horticultural Society Reciprocal Admissions Program. Benefits vary by organization. Members must contact the Garden they wish to visit confirm what benefits are available. A complete listing can be found https://ahsgardening.org/gardening-programs/rap/ .

Can I access the Garden prior to opening hours?

Early Morning Access is a great way to enjoy the beauty and solace of the New York Botanical Garden’s grounds before the Garden is open to the general public. Supporting, Contributing, Sustaining, and Patron level Members can utilize their complimentary Early Morning Access from Tuesday–Sunday, 6–10 a.m. Please have your Membership ID card or proof of Membership purchase (receipt) available when entering the Garden. Please note that no building entry is allowed with the exception of the Visitor Center and East Gate restrooms and parking is only available at the Mosholu Entrance (2950 Southern Blvd.).

How long does it take to receive my Membership card(s)?

Membership cards and passes will be mailed within 2-3 weeks of Membership purchase. Membership is active upon purchase and is not contingent upon the receipt of Membership materials.

How many cards will I receive?

Individual level will receive one Membership card. Memberships that include two or more individuals will receive at most two Membership Cards, one for each adult named on the Membership. If a Member wishes to add a new second individual to the Membership during cycle, there is a $10 replacement card fee.

Do I need my Membership card to access my benefits?

No. If you do not have your Membership card, a photo ID will be requested by Garden Representatives to receive your Member benefits. Member benefits are for the Member(s) listed on the Membership.

I lost my card. How do I get a replacement?

There is a $10 replacement fee for lost, damaged, or stolen Membership Cards You can purchase a replacement card at any ticket window when visiting the Garden or by calling the Membership Office. Please allow 2-3 weeks for the mailing of replacement card(s).

Membership is valid for one year from the date your application is processed. No refunds, extensions, or exchanges will be granted if you are for any reason unable to utilize your Membership Benefits.

Memberships, Membership Benefits, passes, and Membership Cards are nontransferable.

Membership Downgrades

The Garden does not permit a Member to downgrade to a lower Category once the Membership materials have been received and/or benefits have been used.

Membership Terms & Conditions

These terms and conditions apply to all Members of the Botanical Garden. In these terms “you/r” or “Member/s” refer to all people who have purchased or applied for a Membership at the Individual, Individual Senior, Dual, Dual Senior, Family, Family Senior, Friends & Family, Supporting, Contributing, Sustaining, and Teacher categories. The terms “we”, “NYBG”, “the Botanical Garden”, or “the Garden” refer to The New York Botanical Garden. With the exception of the benefit of admission to the Garden, we reserve the right to alter the Membership Categories and Benefits without prior notice. Members and guests are subject to conditions and policies of the Garden. We reserve the right, in our sole discretion, to refuse entry and/or Membership to a Member and to revoke a Membership without refund if a Member behaves in a threatening or abusive manner toward any person, or damages or threatens to damage any of the collections at The New York Botanical Garden. We reserve the right to amend the terms of these policies at any time. At the time of an amendment, Members will be notified.

What’s the advantage of attending the school of professional horticulture versus earning an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in horticulture?

The advantage can be summarized with one word—skills! The School’s strength is that it teaches students valuable horticulture skills, which give our graduates a competitive advantage over other programs based solely on coursework. The School’s program combines the theoretical and the practical, teaching not just how to grow plants, but why plants grow the way they do. It is due to this kind of education that our students are highly sought after, not just for internships, but also for full-time employment upon graduation.

As someone who is switching careers, what is it like to work in the horticulture industry?

It is a close-knit community of dedicated and passionate professionals who are willing to share their knowledge, experience, information, and employment opportunities. As a student, you meet many key people in this profession from around the world in diverse areas of horticulture, and as a graduate, you become part of that community. One of the biggest benefits of attending the School is making these lifelong contacts here at NYBG and beyond.

What is the typical demographic of students in the school?

Students come from all over the country and world. Most students have some college background, and many have degrees in fields other than horticulture. The majority of students are career changers and range in age from their late teens to mid-50s.

What is the job placement rate for graduates?

The School has had a job placement rate of 100% for the past 8 years. Our alumni are highly sought after by botanical gardens, public parks, celebrity estates, and even major league sports stadiums. Exceptional students also are often hired at NYBG upon graduation when a position is available. However, the School does not promise or guarantee employment.

What kind of salary can I expect to recieve

Generally, private industry pays more than public parks and gardens. The starting salary range in private industry is typically $50,000–$60,000; for non-profits it is $40,000–$55,000.

How is the two-year program divided?

The program is divided into nine terms. Academic classes are concentrated between rotations and include evening sessions.

What if I have fewer hours of experience by application deadline, should I still apply?

Yes; contact the Director to assess your situation.

How many course hours should I expect to take?

Students are required to complete 630 Course Hours and 1,990 Horticulture Rotation and Internship Hours in order to qualify for graduation.

How many hours of studying can I anticipate?

On horticulture rotation days, students start at 8 a.m. and finish at 4 p.m. On class days, students may start at 10 a.m. and finish at 6 or 9 p.m. Students also can expect to have classes some evenings throughout the year. Some courses require homework and studying outside class hours.

Why are some courses taught in the evenings?

Many courses are taught by our expert Horticulture staff. Due to their daytime schedules, they are only free to teach after 4 p.m.

Is it possible to work part-time while I am a student in the School?

Due to the intense schedule of academic courses and work rotations, in addition to various lectures, field trips, and plant ID walks, it’s nearly impossible to hold a part-time job, find time to study, and stay in good academic standing for the two-year program.

What does one recieve after Graduating from the school?

After successfully completing the program, students receive a Diploma in Horticulture from The New York Botanical Garden.

Housing is available in the Bronx and lower Westchester County within a convenient distance from the Garden. Housing is not provided by the School, and out-of-town and international students are advised to secure housing prior to arriving in New York.

When does orientation start?

Orientation starts the last week in January. New students meet staff and become familiar with the Garden’s philosophies, policies, and facilities. Orientation and special group projects with Horticulture continue through February and March to prepare students for their horticulture rotations in the spring.

Does the school provide computer access?

Computers are available 24 hours a day in the Student Room, M-280. Students may be assigned an NYBG e-mail address if desired. In addition, there is Wi-Fi service in the Watson Building and other buildings on campus.

What study and dining facilities are available to students?

Classrooms and academic facilities are in the Watson and Library buildings. The Student Room is available for meal breaks, studying, drafting, and computer use. Horticulture training is carried out at locations throughout the Garden. The Garden’s Pine Tree Café on Garden grounds is open Tuesdays through Sundays, and students enjoy a 20% discount. The Café serves pizza, panini, salads, snacks, and beverages. The Hudson Garden Grill is a more formal dining option on Garden grounds. There are also several moderately priced diners, cafés, and pizzerias within walking distance of the Garden.

Class Trips

The New York Botanical Garden becomes a 250-acre classroom for you and your students to explore. Active learning takes place in three unique sites and across Garden grounds. Students become gardeners in the Ruth Rea Howell Vegetable Garden at the Edible Academy; they become naturalists investigating plant and animal life in the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden; and at the GreenSchool in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, students become world explorers examining the glass-enclosed rain forests and deserts. NYBG’s Class Trips offer something for every age group.

All of NYBG’s programs complement classroom learning and support learning standards prescribed by New York City and New York State, and also align with the national Next Generation Science Standards.

We are an outdoor learning environment, and programs run rain or shine. Be sure to dress for the weather, and read answers to some of our frequently asked questions on our pre-visit page.

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GARDENING WORKSHOPS AT THE EDIBLE ACADEMY

The Edible Academy

How Does Your Garden Grow? | Fall, Spring, & Summer

Explore soil, plant, and water the garden to discover ways plants grow and change seasonally. Search for plant parts we eat in the garden and pot up edible plants to grow at home.

October 1–November 1, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
$170 per class

April 1–June 6, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
$170 per class

July 9–August 15, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
$170 per class

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How Does Your Garden Grow? | Winter

Explore the garden in winter. Discover ways plants grow and change during cold months in a greenhouse. Pot up indoor plants to grow at home.

January 7–February 28, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
$170 per class

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Learning with Winter Crops | Winter

Explore how gardeners prepare in the garden and in the kitchen for the winter season. Taste winter season vegetables and take home your own vegetable plant to observe and enjoy.

January 7–February 28, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
$170 per class

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Foodways: Crops of the African American Diaspora | Winter

Explore the cultural narrative of people—and the food they grow and eat now and
through history. Learn about the living and preserved garden of the Black American
diaspora through hands-on activities and an introduction to culinary traditions.

January 7–February 28, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
$170 per class

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Math in the Garden (Grades 3–5) | Winter

Explore the Edible Academy as a site to spark student curiosity with mathematics
applications, from planning a garden plot to crafting a recipe.

January 7–February 28, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
$170 per class

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Visit the Edible Academy to practice organic gardening methods and explore foodways. Consider the implications and applications of the lessons learned at NYBG for your neighborhood. If you are a student or high school teacher, contact our Registration Office to learn more at childed@nybg.org or 718.817.8181.

MULTIVISIT GARDENING PROGRAM AT THE EDIBLE ACADEMY

Groups meet four times over the school year to dig deeper into the topics below. Each session builds on the previous, and The Edible Academy educators share post-session activities with teachers that support student learning between sessions.
- Session 1: October 1–November 8, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
- Session 2: November 12–December 20, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
- Session 3: March 11–April 25, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
- Session 4: April 29–June 6, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
$700 (4 Visits) per group

Register by calling our Registration Office at 718.817.8181.
Garden Cycles | Pre-K–K

Learn about plant life cycles and seasonal change through hands-on gardening and direct observation in the Edible Academy’s dynamic landscape. Explore how gardeners prepare and grow throughout the year.

Seeds to Fruits | Grade 1

Through hands-on exploration of the Edible Academy’s vegetable garden, deepen understandings of plant parts, needs and functions for the food we grow and eat.

Register by calling our Registration Office at 718.817.8181 or email Childed@nybg.org.
Our Garden Community | Grade 2

Explore the connections between the food plants we grow and eat with our larger
garden community of gardeners, pollinators, decomposers, and plants. Deepen understandings of the characters, places and relationships that compose a community through hands-on exploration and investigation.

Seed Stories and History | Grade 3

Through a hands-on exploration of the Edible Academy vegetable garden, explore the history and movement of food crops through the lenses of geography, botany and culture.

Native Plants and Peoples | Grade 4

Using place-based exploration of the Edible Academy site and the larger New York Botanical Garden, build understandings about the environmental knowledge of the Indigenous people past and present. Investigate native plants and Three Sisters gardening.

Grow Green | Grade 5

Discover the sustainable features of The Edible Academy. Explore ideas about renewable energy, water conservation, and organic gardening.

Register by calling our Registration Office at 718.817.8181.

PLANT AND NATURE EXPLORATIONS AT THE EVERETT CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE GARDEN

The Wetland pavilion with a sweetgum tree branch in the foreground

Spring Adventures! | Spring

Be among the first classes to explore the new and exciting Everett Children’s Adventure Garden from top to bottom this spring! Climb the Treetop Walk to see what’s happening high up in a pine tree, explore the wetland boardwalk to investigate the plants and animals living in this environment, and play in Plant Part Paradise. Pot up a seed to take home and observe its life cycle.

May 6–June 6 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per group

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PLANT SCIENCE WORKSHOPS AT THE GREENSCHOOL

Children with paper and pads investigating leaves

Life in the Rain Forest | Fall, Winter, & Spring

Experience the layers and compare the climatic and vegetative elements between two rain forests. Consider diversity and adaptations and discover plants used for food and medicine. Pot up rain forest plants to grow at home.

October 1–November 21, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per class

January 28–March 14, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per class

March 25–June 6, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per class

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Plant Parts We Eat | Fall & Spring

Find and plant parts to develop understandings about their roles in helping plants survive and grow. Pot up edible plants to grow at home.

October 1–November 21, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per class

March 25–June 6, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per class

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Van Gogh: Painting Nature
Observe and Create

Explore a garden evocative of Vincent van Gogh’s portrayals of flowers and landscapes. Create your own art in nature.

May 27–June 6, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per class

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Amazing Plant Adaptations | Fall, Winter, & Spring

Compare habitat features among rain forests, deserts, and a carnivorous bog. Find traits that allow plants to survive. Pot up plants to grow at home.

October 1–November 21, 2024; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per class

January 28–March 14, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per class

March 25–June 6, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per class

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Patterns of Plants | Holiday

Find and compare shape, symmetry, and series in plants and formulate ideas about ways structure relates to function. Create mandalas, an arrangement of plant parts designed in a circle using geometry.

November 19, 2024–January 17, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per class

Register by calling our Registration Office at 718.817.8181 or email Childed@nybg.org.

Flowers in the Life Cycle | Winter & Spring

Experience diverse environments that allow plants to grow successfully. Dissect specimens to understand the roles of flowers, fruit, and seeds to reproduction. Pot up experiments to grow at home.

January 28–March 14, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per group

March 25–June 6, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per group

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The Water Cycle | Winter & Spring

Find and compare elements of air, water, and terrain of the world’s biomes and develop understandings about the role of plants in the water cycle. Build terrariums to take home.

January 28–March 14, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per group

March 25–June 6, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per group

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Van Gogh: Painting Nature
Observe and Create

Explore a garden evocative of Vincent van Gogh’s portrayals of flowers and landscapes. Create your own art in nature.

May 27–June 6, 2025; 10–11:15 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m.
$170 per class

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INDOOR TOURS IN THE ENID A. HAUPT CONSERVATORY

Lowland rainforest gallery in the Conservatory

During the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory Tours, students become plant
hunters as they engage in plant investigations inside the glass-enclosed
rain forests and deserts. By observing and collecting information about
diverse habitats, students build connections among life systems that
help plants grow and experience the excitement of plant hunting.

Indoor Guided | Fall, Holiday, Winter, & Spring | Grades Pre-K–8
October 1–November 21, 2024; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
$140 per class

November 19, 2024–January 17, 2025; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
$140 per class

January 28–March 14, 2025; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
$140 per class

March 25–June 6, 2025; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
$140 per class

Indoor Self-Guided | Fall, Winter, & Spring | Grades Pre-K–8
September 24–November 15, 2024; 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
$70 per class

January 28–June 20, 2025; 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
$70 per class
Around the World of Plants | Grades K–2

Observe and compare plants, weather, and seasons among rain forests, deserts, and a bog. Use field journals to record discoveries.

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Ecosystems of the World | Grades 3–5

Explore and compare rain forests, deserts, and a bog to find characteristics and features that help organisms survive in these environments. Use field journals to record your findings.

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Climate and Biodiversity | Grades 6–8

Explore the diversity of species that survive and grow in rain forests, deserts, and a bog. Use field journals as a tool for conservation.

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Patterns of Plants Tour | Grades 2–8
Holiday Combination Only

Find and compare shape, symmetry, and series in plants and formulate ideas about their arrangements in the structures found in the Holiday Train Show®.

Register by calling our Registration Office at 718.817.8181 or email Childed@nybg.org.

The Orchid Show | Grades K–8

February to April

Explore the naturalistic and cultivated displays of orchids to understand where and how orchids grow and reproduce successfully around the world.

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Wonderland: Curious Nature Tour | Grades K–8

Until November 1

Explore a garden evocative of Wonderland to discover weird and wild plant forms plucked from the pages of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Journal personal whimsical adventures and observations.

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Van Gogh: Painting Nature Tour | Grades K–8

Spring

Explore a garden evocative of artist Vincent van Gogh’s portrayals of flowers and landscapes. Create your own impressions of nature in a journal.

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Grades Pre-K–8

Self-Guided Plant Hunter Tours

Fall–Spring

Explore the unique plant environments in the Enid A Haupt Conservatory at your own pace.

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OUTDOOR NATURE WALKS

A line of children walking on a stone path

Students become naturalists as they investigate special collections
throughout the Garden’s 250 acres. From the Thain Family Forest
to the Native Plant Garden and across the Garden grounds, students
observe and collect information to construct ideas about ecology with
their peers, and build multicurricular connections to the plant world.

Outdoor Guided

$140 per class

October 1–November 21, 2024; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

November 19–January 17, 2025; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

March 25–June 6, 2025; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Outdoor Self-Guided

$65 per class (Free for New York Schools)

October 3–November 17, 2024; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

November 29, 2024–March 17, 2025; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

March 26–June 7, 2025; 10:15–11:15 a.m. or 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Grades Pre-K–5

Sensory Walk

Fall & Spring

Engage all senses to deepen plant awareness through observation. Build understandings about how plants grow and survive.

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Pumpkins

Until October 25

Investigate gourds and giant pumpkins to develop understandings about fruit diversity and the pumpkin life cycle.

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Evergreen Hike
Holiday Combination Only

Hike the winter landscape and observe evergreen trees and shrubs to construct understandings about how they survive. Take home a fir sachet to keep or give as a gift.

Register by calling our Registration Office at 718.817.8181 or email Childed@nybg.org.

50-Acre Thain Family Forest Walks

A Walk in the Forest | Grades Pre-K–2

Observe and compare a deciduous forest across the seasons. Discover the trees, animals, and insects who make their home there.

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Forest Ecosystem of the Lënapehòkink | Grades 3–5

Hike through native forest trails to discover habitat features that once supported the lives of the Lenape people and the plants, birds, and animals that survive today.

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A Forest in the Bronx | Grades 6–8

Explore the diversity of a native forest and discover the challenges of plant survival in an urban environment. Use field journals as a tool for conservation.

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Grades Pre-K–8

Self-Guided Plant Hunter Tours

Fall–Spring

Explore the Forest, Native Plant Garden and other amazing seasonal highlights in the Garden at your own pace.

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HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Two children looking at a model train

Holiday Train Show®

During this self-guided visit, experience the model trains and trolleys as they move through magical landscapes of historic New York State buildings made primarily from botanical materials.

November 19, 2024–January 17, 2025; All Day
$150 per class

Register by calling our Registration Office at 718.817.8181 or email Childed@nybg.org.
Holiday Combination: Holiday Train Show® and Evergreen Hike

Experience both Holiday Train Show® and the complementary Evergreen Hike through the Ross Conifer Arboretum.

November 19, 2024–January 17, 2025; All Day
$225 per class

Register by calling our Registration Office at 718.817.8181 or email Childed@nybg.org.

Indoor Lunch Tent
*Only for combination groups*

Here for both Holiday Train Show and Evergreen Hike or Patterns of Plants, we offer an Indoor lunch eating area that is warm and clean. It is free of charge. Seats are limited and certain dates are unavailable.

November 28, 2024–January 17, 2025; 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

30 minute time slots

Register by calling our Registration Office at 718.817.8181 or email Childed@nybg.org.
Holiday Combination: Holiday Train Show® and Patterns of Plants

Experience both Holiday Train Show® and the complementary Patterns of Plants workshop or tour at the GreenSchool in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory.

November 19, 2024–January 17, 2025; All Day

Holiday Train Show and Patterns of Plants Workshop
$265 per class

Holiday Train Show and Patterns of Plants Tour
$225 per class

Register by calling our Registration Office at 718.817.8181 or email Childed@nybg.org.

Indoor Lunch Tent
*Only for combination groups*

Here for both Holiday Train Show and Evergreen Hike or Patterns of Plants, we offer an Indoor lunch eating area that is warm and clean. It is free of charge. Seats are limited and certain dates are unavailable.

November 28, 2024–January 17, 2025; 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

30 minute time slots

Register by calling our Registration Office at 718.817.8181 or email Childed@nybg.org.

Contact Us

Pre-K–8: To register your class, email childed@nybg.org or call 718.817.8181.

High School: To register your class, email grouptours@nybg.org or call 718.817.8687.

Teacher Professional Learning: To inquire, email teachered@nybg.org or call 718.817.8140.

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GARDENING WORKSHOPS AT THE EDIBLE ACADEMY

Grades Pre-K–8

How Does Your Garden Grow? | Fall, Spring, & Summer

How Does Your Garden Grow? | Winter

Learning with Winter Crops | Winter

Foodways: Crops of the African American Diaspora | Winter

Math in the Garden (Grades 3–5) | Winter

High School Offerings

MULTIVISIT GARDENING PROGRAM AT THE EDIBLE ACADEMY

Overview

Grades Pre-K–1

Garden Cycles | Pre-K–K

Seeds to Fruits | Grade 1

Grades 2–5

Our Garden Community | Grade 2

Seed Stories and History | Grade 3

Native Plants and Peoples | Grade 4

Grow Green | Grade 5

PLANT AND NATURE EXPLORATIONS AT THE EVERETT CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE GARDEN

Grades Pre-K–5

Spring Adventures! | Spring

PLANT SCIENCE WORKSHOPS AT THE GREENSCHOOL

Grades K–2

Life in the Rain Forest | Fall, Winter, & Spring

Plant Parts We Eat | Fall & Spring

Van Gogh: Painting Nature Observe and Create

Grades 2–8

Amazing Plant Adaptations | Fall, Winter, & Spring

Patterns of Plants | Holiday

Flowers in the Life Cycle | Winter & Spring

The Water Cycle | Winter & Spring

Van Gogh: Painting Nature Observe and Create

INDOOR TOURS IN THE ENID A. HAUPT CONSERVATORY

Overview

Guided Conservatory Tours

Around the World of Plants | Grades K–2

Ecosystems of the World | Grades 3–5

Climate and Biodiversity | Grades 6–8

Patterns of Plants Tour | Grades 2–8 Holiday Combination Only

The Orchid Show | Grades K–8

Wonderland: Curious Nature Tour | Grades K–8

Van Gogh: Painting Nature Tour | Grades K–8

Self-Guided Conservatory Tours

Grades Pre-K–8

Self-Guided Plant Hunter Tours

OUTDOOR NATURE WALKS

Overview

Guided Nature Walks

Grades Pre-K–5

Sensory Walk

Pumpkins

Evergreen Hike Holiday Combination Only

50-Acre Thain Family Forest Walks

A Walk in the Forest | Grades Pre-K–2

Forest Ecosystem of the Lënapehòkink | Grades 3–5

A Forest in the Bronx | Grades 6–8

Self-Guided Nature Walks

Grades Pre-K–8

Self-Guided Plant Hunter Tours

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS

Grades Pre-K–8

Holiday Train Show®

GRADES Pre-K–5

Holiday Combination: Holiday Train Show® and Evergreen Hike

Indoor Lunch Tent *Only for combination groups*

GRADES 2–8

Holiday Combination: Holiday Train Show® and Patterns of Plants

Indoor Lunch Tent *Only for combination groups*

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Van Gogh: Painting Nature
Observe and Create

Van Gogh: Painting Nature
Observe and Create

Patterns of Plants Tour | Grades 2–8
Holiday Combination Only

***Van Gogh: Painting Nature* Tour | Grades K–8**

Evergreen Hike
Holiday Combination Only

Indoor Lunch Tent
Only for combination groups

Indoor Lunch Tent
Only for combination groups