COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Creating meaningful, accessible learning experiences starts with community partnerships. Our educational programs, built in collaboration with area educators and youth-serving organizations, connect young people with plants and inspire lifelong environmental awareness.
Through a variety of different nature-based educational programs and outreach events, youth from under-resourced communities in greater Worcester learn about habitats, tree science, climate change, environmental justice, green industry careers, and more. The Garden’s passionate and innovative education team creates experiences that inspire students to engage with STEAM topics, nature, and creative expression. By working closely with community partners, we develop mission-focused programs around the interests and needs of the youth we serve.
Thanks in part to our generous funders, the Garden can offer the following educational programs to partners at reduced rates or no charge. To learn more about how our team may be able to work with your school, after-school program, community youth group, youth organization, or community event contact Community Education Coordinator Aiden Duffy at aduffy@nebg.org.
CULTURE LEAP
Worcester Public School second graders explore ecosystems through hands-on field trips at the Garden.
GROWING GREEN
Garden educators bring sustainability, climate change, and environmental justice lessons into Worcester classrooms.
HEADSTART
Head Start Pre-K classrooms discover the wonders of nature through imaginative play and exploration at the Garden.
PROJECT BLOOM
Community partnerships expand access to the Garden and create meaningful opportunities for Worcester-area youth.
PRIVATE YOUTH CLASSES
Book a private program at the Garden for your youth group or organization.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Invite the Garden to your next community event, and we will share resources, play nature-based games, and lead a craft.