Our programs for schools and youth teach students about plants and the natural world through fun and engaging activities.
We offer hands-on programs for school students in our gardens and some programs can be delivered in your school. We divide your classes into small groups for fun, inquiry-based programs.
Explore our offerings below to find the program right for your group.
Learn about the amazing native plants in the Mundy Wildflower Garden and the role of plants in the world.
Learn about corn, beans, and squash—the traditional crops of the Haudenosaunee—their nutrition, growing methods and how they were used in ceremonies.
Explore our beautiful gardens, learning about plants and engage your senses in playful, fun ways.
Working in our gardens, students extract, spin, and twist different fibers as they learn about plants’ role in clothing and more.
Explore how scientists have organized the plant world by families. Learn about their differences and similarities.
We work with teachers and group leaders to develop hands-on, plant-based programs that compliment your students’ studies and group interests.
Our Wildflower Explorations program excites third grade students about our native plants.
We offer a limited number of scholarships to help cover the cost of the programs or transportation to Cornell Botanic Gardens
We welcome volunteers to help us deliver our youth and family programs. Training is available.