Field Trips at the Arboretum
Choose a teacher-led Learning Gallery program, Classroom Lab or Outdoor Lab experience for your 3rd-6th grade class or explore the Arboretum at your own pace for any grade. Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm.
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Available Programs
Children’s Adventure Garden
Come explore our unique 8-acre adventure dedicated to making science and nature come alive for your students. All learning gallery program reservations in the Children’s Adventure Garden include pre- and post-visit resource guides to use in your classroom and access to our entire garden. All content is customized for your specific grade level needs.
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Classroom Lab Programs
Various topics are explored in our Main Garden education classrooms including living organisms, insects and earth science. For all grade levels.
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Texas Native Plant Lab
3rd – 6th Grade
From plains to the coast, and mountains and basins, Texas is home to a great diversity of flora. This program focuses on plants which are specially adapted to survive in diverse ecosystems. Through hands-on investigations utilizing digital equipment, students refine their scientific observation skills while exploring cacti, succulents, grasses and wildflowers in this educational garden. Get up close and personal with some of our state’s most fascinating plants! Email education@dallasarboretum.org to confirm availability.
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
TEKS:
3.1(A), 3.2(D), 3.2(F), 3.3(B), 3.4(A), 3.9(A), 3.9(C), 3.10(A)
4.1(A), 4.2(B), 4.2(D), 4.2(F), 4.3(B), 4.4(A), 4.9(A), 4.10(A)
5.1(A), 5.2(C), 5.2(D), 5.2(F), 5.4(A), 5.9(A), 5.9(C), 5.10(A), 5.10(B)
6.1(A), 6.2(C), 6.2(E), 6.3(B), 6.3(C), 6.4(A), 6.12(A), 6.12(C), 6.12(D), 6.12(E)
NGSS Crosscutting Concepts:
Patterns, Systems and System Models, Structure and Function, Stability and Change
Nature’s Works of Art
3rd – 6th Grade
The beauty and wonder of trees and flowers have enchanted artists for centuries. In this Arboretum educator-led program, students will explore color, shape and texture in nature and investigate the artistic skills used in a variety of jobs at the Arboretum.
Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm
Art TEKS:
3.1(B), 3.3(C)
4.1(B), 4.3(C)
5.1(B), 5.3(C)
MS 1 1(B), 3(D)
NGSS Crosscutting
Concepts:
Patterns, Scale, Proportion and Quantity, Structure and Function
Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is now open!
Bus stipends available on a limited basis.
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