Teacher/Youth Group Field Trips
The Arboretum is the perfect place to reinforce lessons learned in the classroom, or to explore new ones. Teachers can utilize this “living laboratory” in a variety of ways:
- To study the interrelationships between plants and animals
- To explore Kentucky’s native plants and seven physiographic regions on the Walk Across KY
- To learn about plant culture and life cycles
- To demonstrate practical math applications by measuring tree dimensions and landscape features
- As inspiration for art and writing classes
Self-guided and Docent-led tours may be scheduled anytime of the year, free of charge. Call the Education Coordinator at 859/257-9339 to schedule your visit.
For a more in-depth experience, schedule a Guided Garden Discovery for your next field trip. Guided Garden Discoveries:
- Usually last 60 – 90 minutes
- Incorporate active, hands-on investigations and simulations of ecological principles
- Correlate to KY Core Content
- Are led by the Education Coordinator and trained Docents
- Are tailored to meet your group’s needs
- Cost $1 per student (teachers and adult chaperones free)
While spring and fall are our busiest times of the year, every season offers its own special discoveries. To schedule your field trip,
call 859/257-9339 or email the
Education Coordinator.
