School Group Programs - Olbrich Botanical Gardens

schoolprogram School Group Programs

Olbrich Botanical Gardens offers several ways for your group to experience the amazing world of plants. Visiting school groups will benefit from a rich learning experience, offering hands-on experiential education that can supplement classroom curricula and state learning standards.

Olbrich offers different tour options depending on your grade level and group. See the options below to decide what fits your unique needs.

Ecology Explorer 2011

October 10, 20, 21, 25 & 26
November 1, 2, 3, 8, 9 & 10

Registration Deadline: October 12, 2011

Explore the relationship between plants and animals. Investigate various habitats during a guided tour through the outdoor gardens and learn about food chains, the water cycle, and habitats at guided learning stations indoors.

Tropical Explorer 2012

February 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 22 & 23

Registration Deadline: January 31, 2012

Discover the fascinating world of the tropical rainforest habitat. Participate in a guided tour through the Bolz Conservatory and engage in guided learning stations that highlight the unique features of a tropical rainforest habitat.

Botany Explorer 2012

April 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, 24, 25 & 26

May 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16 & 17

Registration Deadline: April 3, 2012

Investigate the diverse world of plants. Discover the parts of plants and plant adaptations at guided learning stations and participate in a guided tour of the Bolz Conservatory.

Ecology Explorer 2012

October 23, 24, 25, 30 & 31
November 1, 6, 7 & 8

Registration Deadline: October 16, 2012

Self-Guided Visits

Scheduled self-guided visits are available for groups that are unable to fit in our schedule or would rather tour the Outdoor Gardens or Bolz Conservatory on their own.

Garden Etiquette

Please share this garden etiquette with any group that is planning a trip to Olbrich Botanical Gardens.