Pre-K–12 Teacher & Student Programs

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Teacher Professional Development

Learn creative ways to augment curriculum to inspire new generations who will value stewardship of the environment.

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Our programs are designed to help teachers augment curriculum, engage students in meaningful exploration, inspire new generations to value stewardship of the environment, and much more. 

Explore Programs by Grade Level

  • Pre-K
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    Pre-K

    Designed for students ages 4–5, our Pre–K programs include in-classroom activities with Longwood educators, adventures in our Gardens, and more.

  • Grades K–5
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    Grades K–5

    Our K–5 programs include educator-guided and self-guided field trips in our Gardens complete with pre- and post-activities, as well as virtual programs.

  • Grades 6–8
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    Grades 6–8

    Our grades 6–8 programs immerse middle-grade students in the wonders of nature with educator-guided and self-guided field trips complete with pre- and post-activities, as well as virtual programs.

  • Grades 9–12
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    Grades 9–12

    Help set up your high school students for success with our educator-guided and self-guided field trips with pre- and post-activities, as well as our virtual programs.

Quick Links For Teachers

Request a Virtual Field Trip
Plan a Virtual Field Trip
Plan a Educator-Guided Field Trip
FAQ's for Educator-Guided Field Trips
Plan a Self-Guided Field Trip
FAQ's for Self-Guided Field Trips

Help Support our Educational School Programs  

To make a tax-deductible donation in support of Longwood Gardens’ commitment to providing free, onsite school programs for grades pre-K through 12, please contact Director of Development Melissa Canoni at 610-388-5216 or mcanoni@longwoodgardens.org.

Longwood Gardens is a non-profit educational corporation, federally tax exempt under IRS Code 501(c) 3. Tax ID number: 51-0110625. 
 

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Outreach Programs

Is your school or organization holding a career fair, STEM night, family night, or other event? We offer interactive exhibits to share the world of horticulture with students in grades PreK-12. Our team of educators are excited to share about careers in the green industry, plants, trees, hydroponics, or plant propagation!

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