Education

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

Explorer 2008-2009 annual report
Discovery 2008-2009 annual report
Fairchild Challenge 2008-2009 annual report
Fairchild Challenge (elementary pilot) 2008-2009 annual report


Explorer Program
Children and teachers enjoy interactive, hands-on field studies, a narrated tram tour, and plant their own botanical souvenir. Learn more>>

Discovery Guided and Self-Guided Programs
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>>

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 middle and high schools.  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 hightlight 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 or Sandy Schoenfeldt (ext. 3324). You may also send an email to aferris@fairchildgarden.org or sschoenfeldt@fairchildgarden.org to find out more about becoming an Education-Center for Teaching and Learning volunteer.




Fairchild Challenge
Fairchild Challenge
Competitive, multidisciplinary education using the environment as an integrating context for learning More
Continuing Education
Continuing Education
The new class schedule is now available. Click here for art, horticulture, cuisine and more... More
Discovery Program
Discovery Program
Limited availability. Register now! More