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PROGRAMS & EDUCATION

The Mission of the Amarillo Botanical Gardens

Serving the community by inspiring interaction with plants and the environment, creating adventure and conveying knowledge.

Adult Education | Youth Education | Gardening Information

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Horticultural Therapy Program
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Whether you are new to gardening, a practiced pro, or somewhere in between, we have a great class for you! We strive to bring you educational, yet fun classes on fresh new gardening ideas. We hope you will join us. Check for upcoming schedules on our calendar page. 

New classes coming soon!

Kid's Insect and Bug Box Class     
Saturday, February 23                             
10am-12pm             
$20.00/parents who are Members, $25/Non-Member                  
Instructors: Danny Burch and  Wes Phillips


School Programs

Our Educational Team strives to provide an enjoyable learning experience for students and their teachers.  Our volunteers are experienced and trained in the subjects we offer. To ensure our mission goals are met, we have provided the following guidelines for the 2012-2013 school year:
 
Class Size: Groups may not exceed 50 students.  At least two adults must accompany every group of 25 students.
Class Days: Classes offered Tuesdays & Thursdays, except for special circumstances arranged through the Educational Team.
Behavioral Expectations: Students should be prepared to follow simple instructions, listen respectfully and follow the rules of the Gardens.
Subject Offerings:   
          Butterflies, Insects, Plant Propagation, Bees, Trees and Seeds - Recommended for Grades Pre-K, and K-5
          Rainforest - Recommended for Grades 2-5
          Ants, Pollinators - Recommended for Grades 3-5
Lesson Descriptions:    Each visit to the Gardens will include a tour of the gardens and conservatory and a brief lesson on a topic, including an activity.  Activities may consist of one or two of the following:
          Making a craft
          Creating a terrarium
          Planting seeds
          A song, dramatic play, or game
          A book or poem

Fees:    Guided tours, program, etc.: $2.50 per school age child.  Accompanying teachers are free. 

Reservations:    Required for all classes and tours.  To check the availability calendar or receive further information, email us. A final headcount for class attendees is required a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the scheduled appointment.

Cancellations/Missed appointments:  Classes needing to cancel, or those unable to attend their scheduled appointment for any reason, are responsible for payment for the reserved number of class attendees.

WOWW:    We are a participant in Windows on a Wider World

Classroom Power Point Presentation

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Bee Waterwise-Watering tips for Amarillo.