School and Youth Programs

Take advantage of Longwood Gardens’ newest programs!  We are dedicated to educating students and teachers, while exposing them to learning resources in the garden. 

School Tour Programs (K-12)

Our hands-on, curriculum-based programs are designed to nurture student curiosity while focusing on learning!

Tree-Inspired Curriculum

Enhance a self-directed visit to the gardens with curriculum highlighting our Nature’s Castles exhibit.

Teacher Programs

Educators are introduced to Longwood Gardens and learn how to use the garden as an extension of the classroom.

Summer Camps 2008

Explore Longwood Gardens as never before! Become a garden writer or a budding botanist.


Check back frequently… new opportunities are sprouting up every day!

Congratulations Nancy Gingrich Shenk

Nancy Gingrich Shenk has been named TEACHER OF THE YEAR by the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture. Nancy teaches floral design in both the Continuing Education Program and the Professional Gardener Training Program at Longwood Gardens.

Wait Lists are maintained for all sold out classes.

To be placed on a waiting list, register by phone, mail or fax. We will contact wait-listed students if space opens up.

2008 Course Catalog

Follow the link below to download the 2008 course catalog in pdf format. You can also find a complete class listing under Lectures, Courses and Workshops on the left.


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