Arbor Day: Celebrating Our Trees

Get an up-close look at our tropical plants. Identify characteristics of the tropical climate and how plants have adapted to survive.  

Get an up-close look at our desert plants. Identify characteristics of the desert climate and how plants have adapted to survive.   

Journey into the secret world of carnivorous plants. 

Discover why and how flowering plants have developed with their pollinator partners.

Tour behind the scenes at Longwood and explore the life cycle of a plant from seed to flower.

Learn about the variety of career opportunities at a public garden and gain a better understanding of the skills and education required. 

Travel through tropical and desert gardens inside our Conservatory and learn about amazing plant adaptations for survival.  

Celebrate Arbor Day with Longwood Gardens! Interact with our Educator to recognize the importance of planting and caring for trees.