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
Adult Education
Join us for a class!. All year we will have fun, interesting and educational programs to participate in. Classes may include: container gardening, composting, seed starting, floral design, rose gardening, xeriscaping, weekend gardener basics 101 and more! Check back soon for this year's schedule.
2012 Classes- coming soon!
Youth Education
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 2011-2012 school
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
Gardening Information
Bee Waterwise-Watering tips for Amarillo.