Field Trips

LIVE PROGRAM (3 hours) and VIRTUAL PROGRAM (45 min) 

Grades K-12 

Meet this essential, biodiverse ecosystem with your class! Learn what it takes to be a tropical butterfly first-hand in our Wings of the Tropics exhibition. Then, journey through the only outdoor tropical rainforest exhibit in the continental United States, complete with a stunning orchid collection. 

Live programs take place Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with time for lunch and free exploration. Cost for a live trip is $10 per student. To reserve your space, you will need to pay half of the rate of your group size. This amount will be applied to your remaining balance the day of your program. 1 chaperone receives complimentary admission per 10 students. Virtual programs are a flat fee of $100.

LIVE PROGRAM featuring the Tropical Flowering Tree Arboretum (3 hours):

Ever wonder how the food at the grocery store ends up on the shelves? Edible plants work really hard to get ready for the dinner table and we only see the end product. Go behind the seeds to learn about how parts of a plant work, how pollinators play a role in their growth, and how we can cultivate our own crops in Southeast Florida!

Live programs take place Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with time for lunch and free exploration. Cost for a live trip is $10 per student. To reserve your space, you will need to pay half of the rate of your group size. This amount will be applied to your remaining balance the day of your program. 1 chaperone receives complimentary admission per 10 students. 

LIVE PROGRAM featuring the Innovation Studio (3 hours): 

Grades 6-12

Science can happen anywhere! Get an inside look at Fairchild’s state-of-the-art laboratories, including the Innovation Studio, where we apply design thinking to real-world research with NASA. Learn how science can be done both indoors and outdoors, using a variety of tools, techniques, and most importantly, good questions!

Live programs take place Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with time for lunch and free exploration. Cost for a live trip is $10 per student. To reserve your space, you will need to pay half of the rate of your group size. This amount will be applied to your remaining balance the day of your program. 1 chaperone receives complimentary admission per 10 students. 

VIRTUAL PROGRAM ONLY (45 min): 

Grades 3-12:

Extreme challenges lead to ingenious solutions, and desert plants have adapted in incredible ways to deal with one of nature’s least forgiving environments. Discover how we can learn from towering cactus and tiny succulents as we try to beat the heat, conserve water, and live sustainably.

Please let us know if you use Zoom in your classroom, or if you would prefer an alternative platform. Virtual programs are a flat fee of $100.

SELF GUIDED PROGRAM ONLY (3 hours): 

Grades Pre-K to 12

Create your own adventure to the Garden! Self-guided visits include school groups, scout groups and other community groups coming to Fairchild for an educational experience. Feel free to explore our location and enjoy lunch during your visit. Program includes an introductory orientation and maps for your group. 

Self guided programs cost $8 per student. 1 chaperone receives complimentary admission per 10 students. Any chaperones not included in the reservation will separately pay the regular admission rate. Contact education@fairchildgarden.org or call 305.667.1951 ext. 3339 to book this experience.