FIELD TRIPS
Texas Discovery Gardens hosts TEKS-based educational programming for grades PK-8. We cover topics from bugs to art to plants with fun, hands-on activities. Programs are about an hour long per 30-student group. Large groups are rotated through programs and visiting other parts of the garden. We also offer self-guided tours.
supports classroom learning in:
Botany, Environmental Studies, Plants and Trees
topics covered:
Adaptations, art, arthropods, botany, bugs, butterflies, gardening, insects, life cycles, math, moths, nature, plants, science, seeds
contact info
Name: Scout Woodward
Phone: 214-428-7476 ext 270
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
Texas Discovery Gardens is a non-profit native garden and butterfly house in Dallas, Texas. We are where children and adults learn how to sustain the natural world with TEKS-based educational programming, scout programming, summer camps, homeschool programming, and family activities.
contact info
Hrs: Wednesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
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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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FIELD TRIPS
Scouts explore the various sections of our 7.5 acre organic gardens and butterfly habitat. Planned activities during the tour will not only increase scouts' garden and outdoor knowledge, but will help scouts fulfill badge requirements. Programs are about an hour long per 30-scout group. Large groups are rotated through programs and visiting other parts of the garden.
supports scout badges in:
Environmental Studies, Plants and Trees
topics covered:
Adaptations, art, arthropods, botany, bugs, butterflies, gardening, insects, life cycles, math, moths, nature, plants, science, seeds
contact info
Name: Scout Woodward
Phone: 214-428-7476 ext 270
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
Texas Discovery Gardens is a non-profit native garden and butterfly house in Dallas, Texas. We are where children and adults learn how to sustain the natural world with TEKS-based educational programming, scout programming, summer camps, homeschool programming, and family activities.
contact info
Hrs: Wednesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm
FIELD TRIPS
For all homeschooled kids ages PK-12th grade with Guardian. Every first Thursday of each month at 2pm. Every month will be a different topic! We’ll explore our topic while exploring the gardens with themed TEKS-based activities and crafts. Guided programs will last approximately one hour. After the program, participants are welcome to explore the rest of the gardens and Butterfly House on their own until we close at 5pm.
supports classroom learning in:
Botany, Environmental Studies, Plants and Trees
topics covered:
Adaptations, art, arthropods, botany, bugs, butterflies, gardening, insects, life cycles, math, moths, nature, plants, science, seeds
contact info
Name: Scout Woodward
Phone: 214-428-7476 ext 270
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
Texas Discovery Gardens is a non-profit native garden and butterfly house in Dallas, Texas. We are where children and adults learn how to sustain the natural world with TEKS-based educational programming, scout programming, summer camps, homeschool programming, and family activities.
contact info
Hrs: Wednesday – Sunday, 10am-5pm
FAMILY OUTINGS
Bringing 10 or more people to the Gardens? Make a group reservation in advance of your visit and save! Enjoy a self-led tour through exploration of our Butterfly House, Gardens, Snakes of Texas House, Art Gallery, & other exhibits; includes full access to our grounds.
topics covered:
Adaptations, art, arthropods, botany, bugs, butterflies, gardening, insects, life cycles, math, moths, nature, plants, science, seeds
contact info
Name: Scout Woodward
Phone: 214-428-7476 ext 270
Email: [email protected]
INFO
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Texas Discovery Gardens is a great place to host a birthday party! We have multiple locations for parties within our 7.5 acre gardens with plenty of fun party add on opportunities like critter encounters and storytimes.
topics covered:
Adaptations, art, arthropods, botany, bugs, butterflies, gardening, insects, life cycles, math, moths, nature, plants, science, seeds
contact info
Name: Scout Woodward
Phone: 214-428-7476 ext 270
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park
Texas Discovery Gardens is a non-profit native garden and butterfly house in Dallas, Texas. We are where children and adults learn how to sustain the natural world with TEKS-based educational programming, scout programming, summer camps, homeschool programming, and family activities.