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Shaw Nature Reserve

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Butterfly House

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EarthWays Center

School Program Request Form

All school groups, whether led by a Garden docent or self-guided by a teacher, must complete the School Program Request Form.

For questions, please call (314) 577-5140.

* Required fields
*School/Organization:   
*Contact Person:    (First & Last Name)
*School Address:   
*City:   
*State:   
*Zip Code:   
*Work Number:   
*Best time to contact you:   
Home Number:   
Fax Number:   
* Preferred E-mail Address:   
Yes, please send my confirmation by email.

*List 6 dates in order of preference. (Date Format = mm/dd/yyyy.)

1)  2)  3) 
4)  5)  6) 
*Grade Level    
*Number of Students    

*Number of Adult Chaperones    

Grades PK-3: 1 adult per 5 students / Grades 4 and up: 1 adult per 8 students

Please check whether you are requesting a Garden Class, a Guided Tour or a Self-guided Tour. You may only request one per form submission.
Garden Classes

- Maximum 30 students

- 6 weeks advance notice

* Select your preferred time. Classes are 2 hours in length and can start on the half hour between 9 a.m. and noon. All classes conclude by 2 p.m.    

Please select the Garden Class that you are requesting. Limited to one selection.
Click here for program descriptions. Garden Classes are 2 hours in length.

Grades K–2

Sept–Dec
Sept–Dec / Feb–July

Feb–July

Grades 3–5

Sept–Dec / Feb–July
Sept–Dec / Feb–July

Sept–Dec / Feb–July
Feb–July

Grades 3–8

Pilot Program
Sept–Dec / Feb–July

Since this is a 3-part class and includes pre- and post- visits to your school, you must register by phone. Call (314) 577-0819 to request this program.


Grades 6–8

Sept–Dec / Feb–July
Guided Tours
* Select your preferred time. Tours are available between the hours of 10 a.m and 1 p.m., and can be scheduled to begin on the hour or half hour.    

Please select the Guided Tour that you are requesting. Limited to one selection.
Click here for more information about Guided Tours and pricing.







 
Self-guided Tours
Click here for Self-guided Tour ideas.

- Maximum 100

- Reservations must be received and confirmed 2 weeks in advance of visit.
* Time of Arrival    
Shaw’s Satchels

Available August 1st, 2008

Enhance your Self-guided visit by reserving a Shaw’s Satchel at the time of your reservation. A Shaw’s Satchel includes age-appropriate activities which lead students to explore and discover the many plants that are grown in a botanical garden. Satchels are:
  • Issued to each group upon arrival and collected at departure.
  • One Shaw’s Satchel is issued for every ten students and their accompanying chaperones.
  • Group size maximum is 100 students.
  • FREE, BUT RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
* Select Satchels:



 
Brownies "Try It"

These backpacks contain all the materials, maps and directions needed to complete a “Try It” activity during a 90-minute, self-guided Garden tour.

Fees and reservations:
A $10 rental fee is charged per troop, in addition to regular Garden admission. A valid driver’s license is required as a deposit at check out time.

* Select backpacks:



 
You may download Garden maps and lesson plans. Please note that general information is available at the Ticket Counter on the day of your visit.
Children's Garden Visit
Check the box below for a Children’s Garden Visit. Admission is $3.00 for children ages 3 to 12 years.
  Children’s Garden Visit