Native Garden

Students restore the upland habitat by preparing the area and planting native plants. Students learn what plants need to grow, the proper way to plant and how to best care for drought-tolerant plants. Upper grade, (4-hour program) also includes a plant lab where students view different native plants with microscopes.

Program Length:

2 hours, 9:30am-11:30am or

4 hours, 9:30am- 1:30pm

PLEASE PREPARE YOUR STUDENTS

We have chosen one lesson for you to do with your students before you come, titled HOW DO PLANTS GROW IN DIFFERENT SOILS? so they will have the optimal experience when they are here. Please use it to prepare your students. Please teach the second lesson, titled ECONOMICS OF WATER USE within a week of completing your Coastal Education Program to expand on the material learned during the Native Garden Program. There are many more resources for you and your students listed below as well!

Plan of Day:

Your students will be able to participate in the Native Garden Lesson, a Docent-led Tour around the Living Coast to see birds, turtles and touch stingrays, complete a scavenger hunt and go for a hike or listen to a Read Aloud. Half of the day you will be with a Teacher or Docent and the other half of the day you will be leading your class through provided activities.

EXAMPLE SCHEDULE (K-3rd grade please see 9:30am-11:30am portion only)

4th-8th Grade - Actual schedule may vary