Explore the life cycle of a plant from seed to flower. Tour behind-the-scenes at Longwood and discover how our horticulturalists prepare our spectacular displays.
Interact with an Educator and explore a plant's life through video, images, and hands-on activities during this curriculum-based lesson. For grades 1–4; maximum of 35 students per program.
Registration
Registration for 2023-24 will open August 22, 2023.
All virtual field trips are free of charge for K–12 schools. Programs are offered Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am through 4:00 pm Eastern Time from September through May. Advance registration (at least two weeks before program date) is required. Programs run 30–45 minutes.
Schools must have the ability to connect through Zoom. If you have never before used Zoom, you will need a computer with wired internet connection, external speakers loud enough for the whole classroom to hear, a camera, microphone and projection source.
Virtual Field Trips
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Tropical Plant Adaptations
Grades 1–6
Tropical Plant Adaptations
Get an up-close look at our tropical plants. Identify characteristics of the tropical climate and how plants have adapted to survive.
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Desert Plant Adaptations
Grades 1-6
Desert Plant Adaptations
Get an up-close look at our desert plants. Identify characteristics of the desert climate and how plants have adapted to survive.
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Carnivorous Plants
Grades 1–8
Carnivorous Plants
Journey into the secret world of carnivorous plants.
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Operation Pollination
Grades 1–6
Operation Pollination
Discover why and how flowering plants have developed with their pollinator partners.
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A Plant’s Life
Grades 1–4
A Plant’s Life
Tour behind the scenes at Longwood and explore the life cycle of a plant from seed to flower.
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Careers in Horticulture
Grades 5–12
Careers in Horticulture
Learn about the variety of career opportunities at a public garden and gain a better understanding of the skills and education required.
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Plant Survival
Grades 7–12
Plant Survival
Travel through tropical and desert gardens inside our Conservatory and learn about amazing plant adaptations for survival.
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Arbor Day: Celebrating Our Trees
Grades K–8 in April
Arbor Day: Celebrating Our Trees
Celebrate Arbor Day with Longwood Gardens! Interact with our Educator to recognize the importance of planting and caring for trees.