Group Exploration Programs

Bring your children’s group to the Gardens to explore our 180 acres of designed gardens and natural habitats. These guided programs enable school-aged children to make their own discoveries about our natural world.
Programs are available Monday through Friday during the months of April through October.

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These programs can be customized to your group’s needs. Our standard one and a half hour program includes a tour of selected parts of the Gardens and your choice of activity or educational focus. Have more time? Let us customize a program for you.

Popular Program Topics:

  • Plant Science
  • Forest Community
  • Everything Exploration
  • Vegetable Gardening
  • Water, Water Everywhere
  • Gardening for the Senses (This is our 2012 Garden Theme)

Areas to Explore

  • Vegetable Garden
  • Flower Gardens and Pond
  • Rain Garden
  • Tree collections (including trees to climb)
  • Bamboo Grove
  • Woodlands
  • Wildflower Labyrinth
  • Greenhouses
  • Streams
  • Forest (mixed woodlands and pine forest)
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Program Fees for our 1.5 hour program:

# of Students Cost
10 -20
$100.00
21 - 30
$150.00
31-40
$250.00
41 - 50
$300.00

For groups larger than 50 children or for longer programs, contact us for pricing.

An invoice will be sent to you on confirmation of your program. We accept checks, MarterCard, Visa and purchase orders. We have a 24 hour cancellation policy. You must call 732-932-8451 if your group will not be able to attend.

Preparing for your trip:

Restrooms:
Restrooms are located in the Log cabin. Please allow time before and after your visit for restroom use.

Clothing:
Children and adult chaperones should wear clothing and shoes appropriate for an active, outdoor walk (no flip flops please) and suitable for changes in the weather.

First Aid Kits:
Please keep in mind that there are potential allergens in the Gardens such as bees and pollen. Come prepared with a first aid kit.

Water:
There are no water fountains in the Gardens. Come prepared with water to be carried or left on the bus, especially in hot weather.

For more information or to request a program please contact Debbie Henry.
When requesting a program please include:

  • Group name and address
  • Contact name, phone and email
  • # of children and ages of children attending
  • Requested dates and times (give several)
  • Areas of the garden and topics of interest