Family and Youth Programs

A smiling young adult with dark skin and hair, wearing a dark green t-shirt with the Longwood logo and a volunteer name badge, lifts plants to be placed in a green wall.

Teen Volunteer Program

Develop leadership skills and explore careers in horticulture while connecting with others in an enriching environment.

Applications Close Wednesday, February 25 at 5:00 pm

Explore Our Family and Youth Programs 

Online & Onsite Programs

For Homeschoolers

Our award-winning Webinars invite individual students and groups to join a Longwood educator online for an engaging presentation and interactive Q&A on an interesting horticulture topic. Family Nature Strolls invite the whole family to explore nature during these fun, 30-minute guided walks held seasonally in the Gardens.

Longwood Gardens field trips are available for homeschool groups of 15 or more students (4-18)

  • Educator-Guided field trips are recommended for homeschool groups of 15 or more students within a similar grade band. 
  • Self-Guided field trips are recommended for homeschool groups across a wide range of grade levels; optional print-at-home activities are available to enjoy while visiting the Gardens.  

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