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U.S. National Arboretum
Established in 1927, the U.S. National Arboretum consists of 446 acres. Gardens include the Asian Collections, Fern Valley Native Plant Collections, Flowering Tree Collection, Gotelli Conifer Collection, National Herb Garden, and many others. It serves as a center for botanical research and public education, including the development of plants, taxonomy and nomenclature, and collection and preservation. It is also the site of the National Capitol Columns; which were removed from the Capitol in 1958. Two types of guided tours are offered – one by vehicle, and one on foot. Please allow time at the conclusion of your tour for an in-depth visit to some of the collections.
contact info
Hrs: Visitor Center Daily 8AM-4:30PM.
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.
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U.S. National Arboretum
Established in 1927, the U.S. National Arboretum consists of 446 acres. Gardens include the Asian Collections, Fern Valley Native Plant Collections, Flowering Tree Collection, Gotelli Conifer Collection, National Herb Garden, and many others. It serves as a center for botanical research and public education, including the development of plants, taxonomy and nomenclature, and collection and preservation. It is also the site of the National Capitol Columns; which were removed from the Capitol in 1958. Two types of guided tours are offered – one by vehicle, and one on foot. Please allow time at the conclusion of your tour for an in-depth visit to some of the collections.
contact info
Hrs: Visitor Center Daily 8AM-4:30PM.
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.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
U.S. National Arboretum
Established in 1927, the U.S. National Arboretum consists of 446 acres. Gardens include the Asian Collections, Fern Valley Native Plant Collections, Flowering Tree Collection, Gotelli Conifer Collection, National Herb Garden, and many others. It serves as a center for botanical research and public education, including the development of plants, taxonomy and nomenclature, and collection and preservation. It is also the site of the National Capitol Columns; which were removed from the Capitol in 1958. Two types of guided tours are offered – one by vehicle, and one on foot. Please allow time at the conclusion of your tour for an in-depth visit to some of the collections.
contact info
Hrs: Visitor Center Daily 8AM-4:30PM.
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.
View Lesson Plan>>ABOUT
U.S. National Arboretum
Established in 1927, the U.S. National Arboretum consists of 446 acres. Gardens include the Asian Collections, Fern Valley Native Plant Collections, Flowering Tree Collection, Gotelli Conifer Collection, National Herb Garden, and many others. It serves as a center for botanical research and public education, including the development of plants, taxonomy and nomenclature, and collection and preservation. It is also the site of the National Capitol Columns; which were removed from the Capitol in 1958. Two types of guided tours are offered – one by vehicle, and one on foot. Please allow time at the conclusion of your tour for an in-depth visit to some of the collections.
contact info
Hrs: Visitor Center Daily 8AM-4:30PM.
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.
View Lesson Plan>>