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Professional Development Opportunities

National Teacher Institute for Garden-based Learning

Discover Learning at Longwood Gardens! In partnership with The National Gardening Association, a variety of professional development opportunities are offered to integrate classroom content and the garden through a combination of tours, lectures, and hands-on activities. For more information, click here.

Literacy in Bloom

Engage in literacy activities inspired by the natural surroundings, participate in "behind the scenes" tours by Longwood Gardens' professional staff, research a topic of personal interest, and collaborate with other teachers to create nature-inspired learning experiences for your students. In partnership with The Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project, earn three graduate credits spending five Saturdays at beautiful Longwood Gardens! To register, click here.

2012 Dates: 

January 21
February 4
February 25
March 3 (snow date)
March 17
April 21
April 28 (snow date)

TIME: 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Attend Cultural Events and receive Act 48 Credit!

The Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership

is offering two ways for K-12 teachers throughout Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties to attend programs at participating performing and visual arts institutions and receive Act 48 credit. And, tickets are tax-deductible! For more information, click here.

Programs & Upcoming Educational Opportunities

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Longwood Graduate Program Symposium

March 2, 2012

The 2012 Longwood Graduate Program Annual Symposium brings together the best of zoo and garden expertise to discover how public gardens and other institutions can inspire their audiences to care and advocate for conservation.

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Today's Horticulture Symposium

Friday, February 3

Enjoy this daylong symposium boasting a diverse lineup of speakers and featuring a plant sale.

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Clivia Show

March 17 & 18

Enjoy this colorful show of unique plants, including a special display of Chinese clivia, presented by the North American Clivia Society.

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Professional Gardener Program

Longwood's immersive, tuition-free, two-year program combines a rigorous academic curriculum with hands-on learning.

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