School
Programs allow students to learn the importance of plant functions as they explore the Arboretum’s gardens. Topics include seeds, adaptations, life cycles, plant anatomy, living and non-living things, and edible plants and nutrition. As they explore the importance of planting, they might get to plant something to keep, create a salad, watch sprouting plants, classify seeds and plant parts, and more. Visits can be extended with a second lesson, or a scavenger hunt that builds off the day's chosen topics.
supports classroom learning in:
Environmental Studies
topics covered:
botany, cooking, ecology, gardening, insects, plants
contact info
Name: Gwen Montgomery
Phone: 973-631-5004.
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Originally the Frelinghuysen family’s 127-acre summerhouse, the Arboretum is now a center for horticulture and educational programs. Explore the many natural trails, indoor exhibits, and gardens. Visitors can enjoy tours, educational programs, self-guided scavenger hunts, workshops, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 8AM-Sunset.
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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Scouts
Scout programs use the Arboretum to explore local plants and wildlife, gardening, and trees. Activities for Girl Scouts include creating artwork, studying plants, gardening, and learning about recycling and how to care for the planet. Girl Scout Cadets can learn about the science of trees including their life cycle, parts, and the forest life cycle as they work towards the Trees badge. Cub Scouts can learn about different habitats, identify native and non-native plants, learn about birds, and plant seeds or make a small terrarium. Webelos Scouts can learn how to identify the different parts of a tree, and tree families as they work towards the Into the Woods badge.
topics covered:
classification, ecology, gardening, hiking, plants, trees, water
contact info
Name: Gwen Montgomery
Phone: 973-631-5004.
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Originally the Frelinghuysen family’s 127-acre summerhouse, the Arboretum is now a center for horticulture and educational programs. Explore the many natural trails, indoor exhibits, and gardens. Visitors can enjoy tours, educational programs, self-guided scavenger hunts, workshops, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 8AM-Sunset.
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
Campers can have a hands-on program to learn about the importance of plant functions, explore the Arboretum’s gardens, learn about the importance of good soil and planting, and plant something to take home. Visits can be extended with a second lesson, or a scavenger hunt that builds off the day's chosen topics. A photo scavenger hunt allows groups to adventure into the Arboretum with a camera, while learning about and looking for seasonal plants.
topics covered:
botany, cooking, ecology, gardening, insects, plants
contact info
Name: Gwen Montgomery
Phone: 973-631-5004.
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Frelinghuysen Arboretum
Originally the Frelinghuysen family’s 127-acre summerhouse, the Arboretum is now a center for horticulture and educational programs. Explore the many natural trails, indoor exhibits, and gardens. Visitors can enjoy tours, educational programs, self-guided scavenger hunts, workshops, and more.
contact info
Hrs: Daily 8AM-Sunset.
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>>