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Education
Summer 2009 Programs


Summer Programs for High School Students

SAGE (Students As Garden Educators) Service Program
This program offers the opportunity to teach about botany and ecology in the Doris I. Schnuck Children’s Garden while fulfilling high school service requirements.

Ecological Restoration Corps
Help restore our native prairie and stream ecosystems. This program begins with an intensive two-week orientation this summer. Then throughout the school year, there will be additional opportunities to assist in ongoing community projects.

Registration has begun for early childhood and youth summer programs at the Garden, Shaw Nature Reserve, the Butterfly House, and EarthWays Center. MBG Members will receive program discounts.

View registration information or answers to frequently asked questions.

Download a registration form.

Children's Groups…

Are you trying to plan a unique and engaging field trip for your scout group, church group, latch-key group, day care, or camp? A custom-made experience can be created to align with your nature and plant-related curriculum or expectations. Available Monday—Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., September through July. Call Heather at (314) 577-5140 to find out more!

Chaperones are free and required for each group: 1 adult per 5 children.

Cost*:
Children (ages 5 to 18) $5 each (minimum charge $25.00)
Required chaperones free
Extra chaperones $4 per extra chaperone


*Fee includes a 90 minute instructional experience plus a take-home planting activity.