DESTINATIONS

School

On a guided, docent-led tour, students will use their senses and their problem-solving skills to understand the different types of plants in the garden and their role in the environment. The Gardens also provide an online guide for self-guided tours, and a Book Lending Program where books about the garden and nature can be read to the class.

supports classroom learning in:
Science

topics covered:
ecology, plants

contact info
Name: David Trevino
Phone: 512-477-8672
Email: [email protected]

ABOUT

Zilker Botanical Gardens

Featuring a number of different gardens, Zilker has something for every group, including the two newest additions: the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and the Green Garden, with areas planted by different local designers. Guided tours are correlated to TEKS educational standards.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 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 groups can have a self-guided or guided tour as they learn about the different gardens. They can learn about the design and ecology of the different gardens, as well as about the different types of plants and their cultural history and uses.

supports scout badges in:
Science

topics covered:
ecology, plants

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Min. 15, max. 18 students for guided tours. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. Recomm. Length of Visit: 90 minutes. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: n/a.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: n/a.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: n/a. Registration: Phone, Email, Fax. Food Options: n/a. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: n/a. Accessible To: n/a.

ABOUT

Zilker Botanical Gardens

Featuring a number of different gardens, Zilker has something for every group, including the two newest additions: the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and the Green Garden, with areas planted by different local designers. Guided tours are correlated to TEKS educational standards.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 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

Campers can have a self-guided or guided tour as they learn about the different gardens. They can learn about the design and ecology of the different gardens, as well as about the different types of plants and their cultural history and uses.

topics covered:
ecology, plants

contact info
Name: David Trevino
Phone: 512-477-8672
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: All Grades Group Size: Varies. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours. Recomm. Length of Visit: 90 minutes. Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: n/a.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: n/a.Recommended Ratio of Youth to Chaperones: n/a. Registration: Phone, Email, Fax. Food Options: n/a. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: n/a. Accessible To: n/a.

ABOUT

Zilker Botanical Gardens

Featuring a number of different gardens, Zilker has something for every group, including the two newest additions: the Hartman Prehistoric Garden, and the Green Garden, with areas planted by different local designers. Guided tours are correlated to TEKS educational standards.

contact info

Hrs: Daily 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>>