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💐Atlanta Botanical Gardens - Homeschool Day

Wednesday May 15, 2019 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Atlanta Botanical Garden1345 Piedmont AvenueAtlanta GA 30309404-876-5859
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Description

The Garden hosts an exciting day of tours and activities exclusively for homeschool groups and families. Supplement your life science, botanical and environmental studies curriculum by visiting a tropical rain forest and a desert house. Tip-toe through the treetops on the Canopy Walk and observe edible plants in the Edible Garden.

Fuqua Conservatory Tours

Drop-in Conservatory Tours take groups through the Tropical Rotunda and Desert House to explore how plants have adapted to those different climates. Meet in the Conservatory Lobby at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Tours last approximately 30 minutes.

Discovery Stations

Keep an eye out for fun and interactive stations around the Garden where your group can learn more about the garden’s living collections.

Presentations in Mershon Hall (approximately 20 minutes)

9:30 a.m. | Killer Plants: Discover the various ways plants capture and digest insects and the reason for their unique appetites.

11 a.m. | Amphibian Diversity: Learn about the diversity of amphibians.

Who

Homeschool groups and families

Cost

$10 per student | $10 per chaperone (max 2 per student)

How

Please purchase tickets at Atlanta Botanical Gardens or at the gate.

More Info

Please visit the Atlanta Botanical Gardens for more information.

Parking is not included. No outside food or drink.

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