Apply scientific thinking to explore the intriguing world of plant and animal life in this interactive program highlighting Living Organisms, Life Cycles and Systems.
Trace the life cycles of plants, trees and insects in this hands-on program connecting the cycles of nature with life science in the garden. Students are challenged to sequence the stages of insect and plant cycles as well as identify the interdependence of plants and animals in a garden setting.
National Standards in Biology
Probe the mysteries of life-sustaining earth processes in this scientific investigation of water and soil by applying the skills of scientific inquiry and design.
Dive into the study of water and the water cycle in this in-depth earth science program. Students are introduced to the clever ways in which plants and people use water at Longwood Gardens as they record their observations and conduct their own water-based experiment.
National Standards in Earth Science
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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.
Entertaining outdoors is fun, exciting, and opens up your gardens in a whole new way. Jim Sutton will show you how to create a special evening outside using your garden.
Functional fastigiates and pouty prostrate plants all hold a special place in the well designed garden. Discover the excitement that luscious reds, sparkling golds, and crisp silvers can add to your landscape.
Think of nature as art. Our instructor will show you how to create a sculpture with natural wood pieces and then design flowers to complement the wooden form. You’re going to love these unique designs!