School Programs

Explorer Annual Report 2010-2011
Discovery Annual Report 2010-2011

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden's mission is to Explore, Explain, and Conserve the world of tropical plants. Reaching out to future generations of scientists, law makers, doctors, and environmentalists is one way to promote the importance of plants and their role in our society. The field trips described below are a great way to bring nature to your students, while meeting Sunshine State Standards, and are available for grades Pre-K-12. 

Field Studies Brochure 2011-2012

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Brochure; please click here.
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Take a trip and explore the exciting world of tropical plants at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.  Over the course of three hours, students will receive expert information and participate in hands-on inquiry. Unique programs are written specifically for each grade level (K-5) and come with classroom curriculum lessons-all aligned with Florida's Next Generation Sunshine State Standards! Learn more

Science and technology come together for students in our Discovery program.  Teachers may choose to enroll their students in either a discovery session on Biomimicry or Symbiosis.  These programs are designed to engage students in grades 3-12 in environmental inquiry and understanding, while meeting Sunshine State Standards.  Learn more
Self-guided visits are also available as a resource! Learn more
Let Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden come to you for a hands-on experience in the classroom. Three different programs are available to choose from and Fairchild education staff members will deliver the program at your school on Thursdays, by appointment. Learn more

Questions? education@fairchildgarden.org
last updated 7/2011