Scout Program

We invite you to participate in the Fairchild Field Studies programs for Scout Groups. Come to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden to embark in an ecological learning experience. Choose between a variety of self-guided programs:

PROGRAMS OFFERED: 

Art in the Garden
What could be more inspirational than 83-acres of tropical beauty? Explore our annual art exhibit and use the Garden for photography, drawing, writing, or other lessons. To download the self-guided Art in the Garden activity, click here. For more exhibit information, click here. 

Biodiversity
Students learn about species richness as they utilize the same methods that scientists use to measure biodiversity in local ecosystems.To download the Biodiversity activity, click here.

Ecological Corridors
Students will examine some of the challenges that birds and butterflies might encounter while looking for suitable habitat, while reflecting on what humans can do to make this journey easier. To download the self-guided Ecological Corridors activity, click here.

Ethnobotany
Learn about the multitude of ways that we depend on plants in our lives and explore how plants have shaped cultures across continents and centuries. To download the self-guided Ethnobotany activity, click here.

Garden Explorations
Students become nature explorers as they complete a scavenger hunt in different areas of the Garden, learning about the plants and animals that make each habitat unique. To download the self-guided Garden Explorations activity, click here.

Plant Kingdom
Use the Garden as a living laboratory to explore plant groups and classification, while you reinforce botanical, ecological and other scientific concepts. To download the self-guided Plant Kingdom activity, click here. 

South Florida Ecosystems
Explore some of South Florida's unique ecosystems with activities that guide students through the unique tapestry of life that exists in our backyard. To download the South Florida Ecosystems activity, click here.

Independent Explorations
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is available as a resource for self-guided groups to implement their own activities.

Fees:
$7 per student, $12 per adult, (up to 20 students)

Schedule a Visit:
This program is offered in the afternoons and weekends. For more information or to schedule a Scout Program, please call 305.667.1651 ext. 3322 or email education@fairchildgarden.org

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updated 2/2013