EDUCATORS & SCHOOLS

Whether you are a school, homeschool group, Girl Scout or Boy Scout troop, or youth organization, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill has a program to encourage your students learn, explore, investigate, and have fun. Work toward badge requirements and join us for a girl scout or boy scout program, learn about plants, animals, and more on a guided field trip, or book a traveling program and bring the magic of the Garden to your school, library, or youth organization.

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GUIDED FIELD TRIPS

Join our educators for hands-on, minds-on, experiential learning in our outdoor classroom.

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Two children sitting in the conservatory during self-guided field trips offered at the Garden.

SELF-GUIDED FIELD TRIPS

Explore at your own pace and use our resources to plan a fully self-guided experience for your students.

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A group of girls scouts gather around a section of the Garden

SCOUT PROGRAMS

Visit for guided programs that work toward a variety of Girl Scout and Boy Scout badge requirements.

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TRAVELING PROGRAMS 

Bring the magic of New England Botanic Garden to your school, library, or youth organization.

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COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Programs built with community partners connect young people with plants and inspire lifelong environmental awareness

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Children read a book in the Ramble.

TEACHER RESOURCES

Explore our suite of free online lessons, simple craft ideas, and seasonal scavenger hunts.

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