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School

School groups can explore a 1.5 acre educational demonstration garden and an art gallery. Classes can schedule guided tours to view gardens that showcase urban horticulture, such as trees native to the area and flowers like solidago, rudbeckia, and roses. Engage student groups in creative and exciting garden workshops with topics ranging from soil studies to plant propagation. Workshops are introduced with consideration to age, ability, and experience of the participants.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Science.

topics covered:
Conservation, Ecology, Environmental science, Gardening, Plants.

contact info
Name: Mackenzie Fochs
Phone: 302-658-6262 ext. 117
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 5 min., 50 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies, 1-2 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, 10:1.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, 10:1.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, 10:1. Registration: Online, Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee, Free Title I or Financial Support: N/A Accessible To: PD, LD.

ABOUT

Delaware Center for Horticulture

The Delaware Center for Horticulture is a non-profit community organization dedicated to spreading a love of gardening conservation through its garden projects and workshops. The teaching garden lets guests study a diverse range of plants, and educational workshops are offered on different elements of horticulture and ecology. The DCH’s Display Garden is open for picnics and for those who wish to study the vegetable and ornamental plant displays. Workshops are designed with participants’ age and experience in mind, and are a great way of illustrating the importance of nature while also exercising participants’ own green thumbs. The DCH also offers a library and an art gallery.

contact info

Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 9AM-5PM

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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Botanical Garden Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find. 

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Scouts

Scout troops can explore a 1.5 acre educational demonstration garden and an art gallery. Scouts can view gardens with vegetables, blooming flowerbeds, and trees native to the area in guided or self-guided tours. Engage scout groups in creative and educational garden workshops with topics ranging from soil studies to plant propagation. Free public events, such as the African Violet and Gesneriad Society Show and Sale that showcases seasonal blooms, are open to groups and usually occur on weekdays after school hours or weekends.

supports scout badges in:
Environmental Studies, Science.

topics covered:
Conservation, Ecology, Environmental science, Gardening, Plants.

contact info
Name: Mackenzie Fochs
Phone: 302-658-6262 ext. 117
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 5 min., 50 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies, 1-2 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, 10:1.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, 10:1.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, 10:1. Registration: Online, Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee, Free Title I or Financial Support: N/A Accessible To: PD, LD.

ABOUT

Delaware Center for Horticulture

The Delaware Center for Horticulture is a non-profit community organization dedicated to spreading a love of gardening conservation through its garden projects and workshops. The teaching garden lets guests study a diverse range of plants, and educational workshops are offered on different elements of horticulture and ecology. The DCH’s Display Garden is open for picnics and for those who wish to study the vegetable and ornamental plant displays. Workshops are designed with participants’ age and experience in mind, and are a great way of illustrating the importance of nature while also exercising participants’ own green thumbs. The DCH also offers a library and an art gallery.

contact info

Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 9AM-5PM

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Botanical Garden Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find. 

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Camp

Summer camp groups can explore a 1.5 acre educational demonstration garden and an art gallery. Campers can view gardens that showcase urban horticulture with vegetables, trees native to the area, and flowers like solidago, rudbeckia, and roses, in guided or self-guided tours. Engage groups in creative and educational garden workshops with topics ranging from soil studies to plant propagation, and learn why horticulture is a necessary and integral part of daily life.

topics covered:
Conservation, Ecology, Environmental science, Gardening, Plants.

contact info
Name: Mackenzie Fochs
Phone: 302-658-6262 ext. 117
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 5 min., 50 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies, 1-2 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, 10:1.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, 10:1.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, 10:1. Registration: Online, Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee, Free Title I or Financial Support: N/A Accessible To: PD, LD.

ABOUT

Delaware Center for Horticulture

The Delaware Center for Horticulture is a non-profit community organization dedicated to spreading a love of gardening conservation through its garden projects and workshops. The teaching garden lets guests study a diverse range of plants, and educational workshops are offered on different elements of horticulture and ecology. The DCH’s Display Garden is open for picnics and for those who wish to study the vegetable and ornamental plant displays. Workshops are designed with participants’ age and experience in mind, and are a great way of illustrating the importance of nature while also exercising participants’ own green thumbs. The DCH also offers a library and an art gallery.

contact info

Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 9AM-5PM

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Botanical Garden Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find. 

View Lesson Plan>>

Homeschool

Homeschool groups can explore a 1.5 acre educational demonstration garden and an art gallery. Students can view gardens with vegetables, blooming flowerbeds, and trees native to the area in guided or self-guided tours. Engage students in creative and educational garden workshops with topics ranging from soil studies to plant propagation. Free public events, such as the African Violet and Gesneriad Society Show and Sale that showcases seasonal blooms, are open to groups and usually occur on weekdays after school hours or weekends.

supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies, Science.

topics covered:
Conservation, Ecology, Environmental science, Gardening, Plants.

contact info
Name: Mackenzie Fochs
Phone: 302-658-6262 ext. 117
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: 5 min., 50 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities, Outreach. Recomm. Length of Visit: Varies, 1-2 hours. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, 10:1.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, 10:1.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: Varies, 10:1. Registration: Online, Phone, Email. Food Options: Bring your own, Picnic area available. Cost: Fee, Free Title I or Financial Support: N/A Accessible To: PD, LD.

ABOUT

Delaware Center for Horticulture

The Delaware Center for Horticulture is a non-profit community organization dedicated to spreading a love of gardening conservation through its garden projects and workshops. The teaching garden lets guests study a diverse range of plants, and educational workshops are offered on different elements of horticulture and ecology. The DCH’s Display Garden is open for picnics and for those who wish to study the vegetable and ornamental plant displays. Workshops are designed with participants’ age and experience in mind, and are a great way of illustrating the importance of nature while also exercising participants’ own green thumbs. The DCH also offers a library and an art gallery.

contact info

Hrs: Mon.-Fri. 9AM-5PM

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Botanical Garden Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find. 

View Lesson Plan>>