Choose One of the Following Scout Programs
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Nature Trail Adventure
In Gardens
Nature Trail Adventure
Investigate native vegetation growing on trails that wind through the Gardens. Scouts discover native plants, trees, and wildlife to better understand the environment and protect it from invasives and other threats. Scouts will select a trail to hike, research, record observations, and create a kit to nurture native plants at home.
Scouts will prepare for a hike along one of our nature trails using a Garden map, use magnifying glasses to observe signs of insects, plant health, and wildlife, and discover why native plants are so important to the environment.
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Tree Discovery
In Gardens
Tree Discovery
Share in our rich history of collecting trees since the 1800s and explore the wide variety of tree species grown on the property. Learn how to recognize differences in leaves, bark, and shape to aid in identifying trees in your own environment. Learn to appreciate these natural wonders and become a better steward of trees.
Scouts will learn about careers in horticulture, use their senses and tools to discover characteristics of deciduous and coniferous trees, learn how to tell a tree’s age, and bring home a tree cookie of their very own.
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Plant Discovery
In Gardens
Plant Discovery
With more than 9,000 species on display, Longwood is the perfect place to explore the exciting world of plants and see up close a variety of plants from native to unique species. Get a glimpse of what horticulturists do daily to maintain the variety of flora throughout the Gardens. Discover unique characteristics to aid in identifying plants growing in any natural environment. Scouts will notice plants growing everywhere, even under their own two feet!
Scouts will learn about careers in horticulture, discover characteristics of common plants growing in the Gardens, compare differences in seeds, and get their own seeds to grow at home.
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Nature of Happiness
In Gardens
Nature of Happiness
Explore the sights, sounds, and scents of Longwood Gardens and discover the happiness that nature offers. The Gardens provide the perfect setting to pause, practice mindfulness, and reflect.
Scouts will find benefits in plant scents, practice using a nature journal, and create smile stones to acknowledge how others make them feel.
