Botany Inspired Design: Biomimicry in the Classroom 

Botany Inspired Design: Biomimicry in the Classroom 

Teacher Professional Development
close up image of a bromeliad Neoregelia concentrica 'Bullis'

Date & Price

Wednesday, February 17 and 24, 2027

6:00–8:00 pm


Fee: $25


Fee for Member and Innovators: $22


Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $10 processing fee, will be refunded.

To notify us of your cancellation, email School and Youth or call 610-388-5377.


Registration opens December 2, 2026

Members and Innovators save on Continuing Education Courses

A 10% discount on classes will be applied automatically at the time of checkout. 

During this two part virtual professional development opportunity we will focus on connections in nature and how to implement PA Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS) standards in the classroom, all while earning four Act 48 credit hours. 

Discover inspiration in the wonders of natural phenomena by investigating plant adaptations in your own backyard and complete a design activity between sessions using nature-based solutions. Be inspired by activities that can be taken back to the classroom to actively engage your students in three-dimensional learning with a focus on Environmental Literacy & Sustainability and Life Sciences standards. Zoom link with login information will be sent one week prior to the first class.  Recommended for educators in grades 1-5.
 

Certificate Information

4 ACT 48 Hours

Certificate of Completion

Course Schedule

Live-streamed sessions

Wednesdays, February 17 and 24, 2027

6:00–8:00 pm

Location

Online, live-streamed

Instructor

Lauren Ross

Questions?

School and Youth Programs
Email: schoolandyouth@longwoodgardens.org
Phone: 610.388.5377