Help students experience the wonders of nature!
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Botanical Field Trips & Outreach
Tuesday-Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance. A minimum of ten students is required to book a lab, but self-guiding visit lessons are available for groups of any size.
For more information, call (260) 427-6445.
Calling all school teachers. Are you planning two field trips in one day? Feeling overwhelmed? Click here to make it easier by checking out our new 2forU program!
Our environmental tours meet Indiana Academic Standards.
Teachers, please check out the following:
Download an Off-Site Program Flier now!
Off-Site Programs Science Standards Correlations
Youth Education Tours
Youth Education Tour Chart listing Tour Options
Tour Curriculum:
Plant Private Eye
Plant Puzzlers
Butterflies (seasonal)
Operation Observation
Compost Lab
Flower Power Lab
Biome Lab
Click here for our Group Visit Planner ~ for more information about planning a visit, plus our policies and expectations. Questions? Comments? Ready to schedule a program? Contact: Missy A'Hearn, 260-427-6445.
Educational Outreach Programs
Botanical Conservatory goes to School September-March Tuesday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Enjoy the popular educational programs of the Conservatory from the convenience of your own classroom, scout troop or home school co-op. Each program has been designed to comply with Indiana State Educational Standards while providing a fun and educational experience.
The current programs are:
Compost Lab (2nd-3rd grades)
Flower Power (3rd-12th grades)
Operation Observation (4th-12th grades)
$3/student (minimum 10) plus travel expenses based on zone: $15 Fort Wayne, $45 Allen County, $90 DeKalb County and similar, $135 Steuben County and similar.
For more information, call 427-6445.
Downtown 4-H Club
Fourth Thursday of the month, 6:30 p.m.
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
You don’t have to own a cow or know how to garden in order to join the fun and be a part of 4-H. A new downtown community 4-H club is starting this year at the Botanical Conservatory, led by experienced Purdue Extension volunteers. The club will focus on science, citizenship, healthy living, and fun! Any Fort Wayne area youth in kindergarten through 12th grade can join before May 15. Monthly evening meetings will offer children a chance to meet friends, learn skills, and explore ideas. Free parking at meters after 5 pm or in the Civic Center Parking Garage with validated ticket. For more information or to sign up, contact the Extension office at (260) 481-6826.
Discovery Corner
Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
Daily in the Discovery Corner
Our young visitors are encouraged to visit the Discovery Corner behind Woody the Talking Tree where they’ll find stories and activities relating to a monthly theme: September-Dinosaurs, October-Red, Yellow, and Orange, November-Margaret Wise Brown. Our materials are safe and suitable for kids in pre-K through 1st grade. Adults are encouraged to read aloud to their young learners and explore ideas together. The Discovery Corner is free with general admission; pre-registration is not required.
Garden Preschool: Fall Edition
Join us this fall as we have fun and explore the colors of the autumn season. Parents or guardians will assist children side by side in this class that encourages the basics of exploring nature at a young age. Master Gardener Kay Musgrave has years of experience working with children in this type of setting and will take everyone on a new nature adventure each week. Children will explore the colors of red, yellow, and orange through hands-on activities. At least one adult is required to stay and participate (no registration required) for the duration of the class with their child. Ages 3 - 5. Registration deadline: October 3. Min. 5. Max. 10.
Code Date Day Time
427102-T1 10/10-10/24 T 10-11 am
# Sessions/Fee: 3/$18
Member or Volunteer Fee: $15
Location: Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St.
Photo credit: The Papers Inc.
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