What Did a Plant Ever Do for You? (Brooklyn Botanic Garden)
Monday, August 18th at 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
$250Learn about the science and art of botany and horticulture using plants and gardens at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Explore the value of plants in natural and human history while deepening your knowledge about how plants are built, how they work, and how they interact with the diverse environments they inhabit.
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After-School Professional Development Program “P” In‑Service Course/NYC Public Schools
What Did a Plant Ever Do for You?
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 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday. An additional 15 hours of asynchronous work will be assigned, beginning on August 11. 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: Hybrid course begins online on August 11, 2025. Five in-person sessions: August 18–22, at Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Registration opens June 1, 2025.
For questions, please contact us at teachereducation@bbg.org.
*3 “P” credits available for an additional $125 fee through the After School Professional Development Program. You must register both for the class through BBG and for the credit through ASPDP.
Register with ASPDP to receive “P” credits
Seasonal Scholarships Available—The City Gardens Club of New York City