Children's Garden & Education

Grow and learn in the Children's Garden!

Here children have up-close and personal interactions with the natural world--not as passive bystanders, but as active participants who touch, smell, taste, learn new vocabulary and develop observational and listening skills.

The playful, informal setting of the Garden and our hands-on, child-centered approach to teaching not only support a child's acquisition of new knowledge, but also provide an environment that builds social, emotional, physical and creative competencies.

The Children's Garden is a wonderful place for middle and high school youth to grow and learn as well.  Workforce development, leadership and community service opportunities are available for students ages 13- 18 to get growing!
Mulberry Tree at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
Mulberry in Children's Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden:
"Best Tree" -- Richmond Magazine 2012

photo by Don Williamson

 


Children in the Children's Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garde

Happening Now

Learn about this season's activities in the Children's Garden! There's so much to do!

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Child in the Children's Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Family Programs

Find out about all the opportunities for children and their grown-ups to have fun and learn together.

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Children in the Children's Garden at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

School and Group Programs

The information you need to help plan your school or group trip.

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Youth Volunteer Opportunities

Short and long term opportunities for youth ages 13- 18

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