Teachers & Schools

Guided, Hands-On Workshops

Explore the Garden in these hands-on, guided programs for students in pre-K through 8th grade.

Self-Guided School & Camp Group Visits

Preregistered school and camp groups may visit Brooklyn Botanic Garden for free.

Fall Discovery Carts

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | October 3–November 2, 2023

Use real science tools as you explore plants alongside Discovery Docents at our hands-on activity stations throughout the Discovery Garden.

Con Edison's STEM Days Out

Bring your middle school students to STEM Days Out, a free program that aims to spark interest among middle school students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

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Project Green Reach

• This outreach program for K–8 teachers and their classes serves Brooklyn's Title I schools.
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Urban Advantage Program

• Turn your class field trip into a rich learning experience at Brooklyn Botanic Garden by redeeming a UA class visit voucher.
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Professional Development Workshops for Educators

The Garden will work with you to develop a program to support your professional development goals for science and other areas of study.

Free Virtual Tour Resources for Teachers

These thematic virtual tours of Brooklyn Botanic Garden come with accompanying resources to support and extend your students’ learning.

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DOE "P" In-Service Course

The Garden offers after-school professional development workshops that support goals for science and other curriculum areas, and meet common core, state, and NYC-DOE standards.