Free Online Educational Resources for Youth

Whether you are homeschooling, learning remotely, or just looking for some new ideas, New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill has you covered with a suite of free online activities and resources geared specifically for kids and families. Browse our offerings below for dozens of botanically inspired at-home crafts, games, experiments, lesson plans, and activity packets to keep children of all ages entertained and engaged as they read, think, and explore. Check back regularly for new additions!

Art & Craft

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Get in touch with your artistic side and try one of these amazing craft ideas. From simple upcycled crafts to complex projects, there is something to inspire the artist in each of us.

Wonders of Nature

Children inspect a tree with magnifying glasses.

Explore the natural world together with our new series. Each week explores a different topic in three parts, nature facts, storytime, and outdoor adventure. Enjoy one part or all three.

Scavenger Hunts

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Our Scavenger Hunts are themed for the different seasons or events and get your child observing, exploring, and learning, using nature as their guide. Choose one activity or try them all.