Education

 
SCHOOL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS
(made possible by generous support from our donors.)

2011-2012 Annual Report

Explorer Program
Explore the diversity of Fairchild with your elementary students!  Children and teachers enjoy interactive, hands-on field studies, a tram tour or tour of our butterfly exhibit, and plant their own botanical souvenir. Learn more

Discovery Program
Facilitated activity stations serve as the focal point for a unique learning experience at Fairchild. Teachers use the Discovery stations as a basis to explore science, art and technology. Learn more

 
Adventure Program
Teachers can use the Garden as an outdoor clasroom to implement their own curriculum, or can sign up to use one of our supplementary program modules with materials included. Learn more

PlantMobile Program 
Let the Garden come to your classroom, with three grade specific programs to choose from. Learn more
The Fairchild Challenge 
Designed for students of diverse interests, abilities, talents, and backgrounds, The Fairchild Challenge is Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's environmental education outreach program for elementary, middle and high schools. Learn more
 
Homeschool Program
Homeschool groups can use the Garden as a living classroom as they participate in a day of stimulating guided activities that explore the diversity of plants. Learn more
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Scout Program
Using one of our self-guided programs with supplies and activities included, scouts take a journey into the Garden to learn about ecology through hands-on exploration. Learn more
 
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Accredited teacher training includes one day workshops as well as intensive summer courses. Learn more>>
ADULT EDUCATION

Continuing Education (non-credit)
More than 150 classes highlight horticulture, conservation and the environment of South Florida as well as art, cuisine and natural history.  Learn more>>

Graduate Studies
Fairchild has graduate programs leading to M.S. and Ph.D degrees awarded by local universities, Florida International University and the University of Miami. Learn more>>

Research Seminars
Technical seminars (lectures) are presented occasionally by local and visiting scientists. These present recent research results in the botanical sciences and are free to students, enthusiasts and professionals.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is actively involved in reaching out beyond garden walls to the citizens of Miami-Dade. Learn More>>
VOLUNTEERING

If you are interested in volunteering in the Fairchild's Education-Center for Teaching and Learning, please contact Arlene Ferris at 305.667.1651 x 3314. You may also send an email to aferris@fairchildgarden.org  to find out more about becoming an Education-Center for Teaching and Learning volunteer.


Summer Camp
Summer Camp
It's not too late to register for Summer Camp at Fairchild! For more information, click on the link or call 305.667.1651, ext. 3322 More