Classroom Programs
Our classroom programs are designed to explore a variety of garden related topics and to correlate to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. They are offered by grade level and last about one hour. These programs are offered in case of rain or anytime to one class at a time. If groups are coming with multiple classes and it rains the scheduled programs will have to be canceled.

Pre-K to Kindergarten Program- Leaves Different and Alike
Students will learn the basics in describing specific characteristics of leaves. They will discover the differences and similarities between real leaves, make leaf rubbings, and leaf prints.

First Grade- Mystery Homes
Students will explore the meaning of habitat and learn what all living beings need to survive. They will discover how a tree supports many creatures, make an owl puppet, and play an animal game.

Second Grade- Flower Power
Students will explore the life cycle of a plant and learn the importance of a flower to the like of a plant. They will examine the reproductive parts on a flower model, dissect a real flower, and identify and sort all the flower parts.

Third Grade- Herbal Adventures
Using herbs and scent students will discover how plant adaptations help them survive. Scent can repel predators or attract pollinators. Students will explore scent by making herb mixes for cooking and sachets, and they will touch, feel, and smell live plants while discovering their characteristics. They will plant seeds to take back to school and chart their germination.

Fourth Grade- Native Tales
Native plants have stories to tell. Explore the lore and history told by plants and discover the connections between the people and the land. Create a story map about a native plant, tell your own story, and learn what regions of our states different plants thrive in.

Fifth Grade- Pond Food Web
Students will examine a pond ecosystem and learn the infinite connections between the plants and animals that inhabit them. They will create a habitat web and learn the importance of all the community’s connections.