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Programs For School Groups At BBG
BBG offers teachers a wide range of opportunities for exploring the Garden with your students. Lost among the myriad of options? Start here to determine which level of program support best meets your needs. Once you've selected the type of experience you'd prefer for your students, read more about the topics offered under that program heading. We've provided a list of the NYC performance standards on our Science Standards page. Finally, be sure to register as soon as possible to confirm the date of your visit. Ask about our discounts for Title I schools. All programs are offered October–June and are held rain or shine. In the event of inclement weather, programs will be held indoors.
School Workshops
School Workshops last from 1 1/2 to 2 hours and provide our most comprehensive educational experience. BBG education staff lead a classroom lesson, including hands-on explorations of plant materials. Each student will work in the education greenhouse to pot up a plant or seeds to take home, along with care instructions. Volunteer Garden Guides lead students in small groups through BBG's plant collections in the Garden grounds and/or Steinhardt Conservatory, supporting the workshop topic. Pre-visit materials are provided and include background information, classroom activities, and discussion topics. Cost: $140 per class
Exploration Tours
Exploration Tours are 1 hour in length and are led by volunteer Garden Guides. Each student will work in the education greenhouse to pot up a plant or seeds to take home, along with care instructions. Garden Guides tour with students in small groups through BBG's plant collections in the Garden grounds and/or Steinhardt Conservatory, following the selected theme. Cost: $115 per class
Guided Tours
Guided Tours are 1 hour tours of the Garden grounds and/or Steinhardt Conservatory. Volunteer Garden Guides will take small groups of students on a themed exploration of the BBG collection. Cost: $85 per class
Self-Guided Visits
Self-guided Visits to BBG may also be arranged; preregistration is required. See Self-Guided Visits for registration information. Cost: FREE.