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 four different nature-based educational programs, 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. By working closely with community partners, we develop mission-focused programs around the interests and needs of students. 

Thanks in part to our generous funders, the Garden is able to 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, or youth organization, contact Community Education Coordinator Aiden Duffy at aduffy@nebg.org.

A field trip group learn about plants in the Secret Garden.

CULTURE LEAP

Worcester Public School second graders explore ecosystems through hands-on field trips at the Garden. 

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A child learns about the environment.

GROWING GREEN

Garden educators bring sustainability, climate change, and environmental justice lessons into Worcester classrooms. 

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Kids from the HeadStart program play with butterfly nets in the Secret Garden.

HEADSTART

Head Start Pre-K classrooms discover the wonders of nature through imaginative play and exploration at the Garden. 

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YouthGrow students work on an activity in the Cottage Garden.

PROJECT BLOOM

Community partnerships expand access to the Garden and create meaningful opportunities for Worcester-area youth.  

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