Cleveland Botanical Garden is a year-round, educational oasis in the city. Students explore unusual plants, different ecosystems, plant and animal interactions, and beautiful gardens.We use discovery-based and hands-on education to encourage students of all ages to ask questions, use the natural world for answers, and hone their observation skills.
Classroom-based work is built to support Ohio Academic Content Standards. Professional development for teachers is available. We work with all grade and skill levels.
Here is what some of our clients have said:
"Your staff is to be commended. They did an excellent job.”
— Teacher evaluation form
“I had a lot of fun at the Garden. I want to go there again. That was the best field trip of the year.”
— Chrisotphe, 4th grader
“Thank you for a memorable day for our Cleveland third graders. They did not want to leave.
They do want to come back as soon as possible.”
— Connie, 3rd Grade Teacher
“As a Professor of Education, I was thoroughly impressed at the choice and planning of your activities. You did a wonderful job!”
— Teacher evaluation form
Whatever your age, whatever the season, learning simply happens when you visit the Garden.
Student Programs
Summer Camps
Grades preK-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12+
University
Select from the list above, or for a complete list of programs, download our School Programs and Teacher Resources brochure.
Teacher Resource Kits
Supplement your classroom learning by borrowing a BotaniCool® Kit. Kits contain curricula, pictures, books, activities and materials to enhance your students’ knowledge of the subject. Each Kit may be borrowed for a two-week period and is renewable by request.
Grades preK-2
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Grades 9-12+
Select from the list above, or for a complete list of teacher kits, download our School Programs and Teacher Resources brochure.
Professional Development
Broaden your plant knowledge while working with resources available for use back in your own classroom. Participate in activities demonstrating how advanced concepts can be simplified into grade-level appropriate lessons that are sure to enhance student learning. All of our workshops are hands-on, standards-based and include the materials and resources to make these activities part of your science curriculum. You will tour our gardens and Glasshouse, and can earn graduate credit!
Plants 101, 102, & 103 Workshop Series
Science + Reading
Seas, Trees and Economies
Fair on the Square
Become a Teacher Member
Become a Teacher Member and receive special discounts, reciprocal memberships to over 200 gardens and arboreta, and much more!