Teacher Professional Learning: What Did a Plant Ever Do for You? (Brooklyn Botanic Garden)
Wednesday, February 26th at 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
$250
Discover the power of plant-based education and learn how to use the natural world to engage your students and inspire their curiosity. The program offers hands-on learning experiences to help you integrate plants and outdoor education into your curriculum. You’ll learn how to use the beautiful gardens at Brooklyn Botanic Garden as a living laboratory to teach science, math, language arts, and more. Not only will you gain valuable skills and knowledge, but you’ll also have the opportunity to connect with other educators who share your passion for teaching and learning!
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3 “P” Credit Course*
Are you interested in learning about the fascinating world of plants? Explore the beautiful gardens and collections at Brooklyn Botanic Garden and gain an understanding of the value of plants in natural and human history. Through an inquiry-based approach, we will discover how plants are built, how they work, and how they interact with the living and nonliving components of the diverse environments they inhabit. Emphasis is placed on experiential, authentic learning that participants can readily bring back to their classrooms.
In-person classes run 4–6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. An additional 15 hours of asynchronous work will be assigned. Fee includes curriculum materials and resources, plants and potting-up supplies, and access to the Garden.
Pre-K–12 Teachers
Fee: $250; there is a 4.5% registration fee for all courses.
Date: 12 in-person sessions; February 26–May 21, 2025 (no class on April 16)
For questions, please contact us at [email protected].