School
Students can enjoy a tour of the outdoor gardens and greenhouse where they will see a diversity of plants, including orchids, carnivorous plants, tropical plants, desert plants, and more. On the tour, students will learn about plant habitats, flowers, and pollinators. Guided tours are offered on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Tours must be reserved at least two weeks in advance.
supports classroom learning in:
Science.
topics covered:
Environmental studies, nature, living environment, plant science, biology, habitats, conservation, stewardship.
contact info
Name: Kathrine Zimmerman, Tour Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens is a university botanical garden that strives to encourage appreciation and knowledge of plant life for educational, environmental, and decorative purposes. The greenhouse and gardens serve as a resource for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s campus community, greater Charlotte, and visitors. In the greenhouse, groups will see a variety of plant species from different regions. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can take guided or self-guided tours of the gardens during daylight hours. Children’s tours are available for younger groups.
contact info
Hrs: Daily Dawn-Dusk, Greenhouse Mon.-Sat. 9AM-4PM, Sun. 1PM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Botanical Garden Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find.Â
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Camp
Summer camp groups will enjoy touring the outdoor gardens and greenhouse, where they’ll see a diversity of plants, including orchids, tropical plants, carnivorous plants, desert plants, and more. Campers will have the opportunity to learn about plant habitats, pollinators, and flowers. Guided tours are offered on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Tours must be reserved at least two weeks ahead.
contact info
Name: Kathrine Zimmerman, Tour Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens is a university botanical garden that strives to encourage appreciation and knowledge of plant life for educational, environmental, and decorative purposes. The greenhouse and gardens serve as a resource for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s campus community, greater Charlotte, and visitors. In the greenhouse, groups will see a variety of plant species from different regions. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can take guided or self-guided tours of the gardens during daylight hours. Children’s tours are available for younger groups.
contact info
Hrs: Daily Dawn-Dusk, Greenhouse Mon.-Sat. 9AM-4PM, Sun. 1PM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Botanical Garden Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find.Â
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Homeschool
Homeschoolers can explore plant life on a tour of the outdoor gardens and greenhouse. Homeschool groups will see a diversity of plants, including desert plants, orchids, tropical plants, carnivorous plants, and more. On the tour, homeschoolers will have the chance to delve into topics such as plant habitats, flowers, and pollinators. Guided tours are available on Tuesday and Friday mornings. Tours must be booked at least two weeks in advance.
topics covered:
Environmental studies, nature, living environment, plant science, biology, habitats, conservation, stewardship.
contact info
Name: Kathrine Zimmerman, Tour Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens is a university botanical garden that strives to encourage appreciation and knowledge of plant life for educational, environmental, and decorative purposes. The greenhouse and gardens serve as a resource for the University of North Carolina at Charlotte’s campus community, greater Charlotte, and visitors. In the greenhouse, groups will see a variety of plant species from different regions. Students, scouts, homeschoolers, and campers can take guided or self-guided tours of the gardens during daylight hours. Children’s tours are available for younger groups.
contact info
Hrs: Daily Dawn-Dusk, Greenhouse Mon.-Sat. 9AM-4PM, Sun. 1PM-4PM.
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Botanical Garden Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
The diverse world of plants is perhaps the weirdest, and most fascinating, of all living things. Bamboo can grow over three feet in one day (you can literally watch it grow). There are 600 species of carnivorous plants, which trap and digest insects, frogs, or small birds (if a vegetarian eats this plant, are they still a vegetarian?). The world’s largest flower, Rafflesia, can grow up to three feet in diameter (how big would a bouquet be…). Do a little digging on your next trip to a botanical garden (not literally!), and see what interesting plant facts you can find.Â
View Lesson Plan>>