Field Trips
Take a trip to immerse your students in unique ecosystems within our Garden! Pick from the available topics and get ready to explore a one-of-a-kind area while highlighting essential STEM concepts. Our programs build critical thinking, foster environmental stewardship, and provide real world application of science knowledge.
Explorer Program Topics:
LIVE PROGRAM (3 hours) and VIRTUAL PROGRAM (45 min)
Grades K-12 | available October – May
Journey through the only outdoor tropical rainforest exhibit in the continental United States and discover the wonders of this biodiverse ecosystem! Discuss the roles of plants in our lives and how changing factors impact their health. Learn first-hand what it takes to protect tropical butterflies in our Wings of the Tropics exhibition.
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. 1 chaperone receives complimentary admission per 10 students.
Virtual programs are a flat fee of $100 per class size up to 30 students. Virtual field trips are 45 minutes long and are offered on the hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that programs run on Eastern Standard Time.
VIRTUAL PROGRAM ONLY (45 min):
Grades 3-12 | available October – May
Extreme challenges lead to ingenious solutions, and desert plants are experts at surviving in tough environments. Discover the out-of-this-world plants that live in the Lougheed Spiny Forest of Madagascar! Understand how nature tries to beat the heat, conserve water, and live sustainably.
Virtual programs are a flat fee of $100 per class size up to 30 students. Virtual field trips are 45 minutes long and are offered on the hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that programs run on Eastern Standard Time.
LIVE PROGRAM (3 hours) and VIRTUAL PROGRAM (45 min)
Ever wonder how the produce at the grocery store ends up on the shelves? Join us on an exploration of the Tropical Flowering Tree Arboretum to identify important culinary plants! Then, go behind the seeds to learn about the parts of a plant and how pollinators play a role in their growth.
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. 1 chaperone receives complimentary admission per 10 students.
Virtual programs are a flat fee of $100 per class size up to 30 students. Virtual field trips are 45 minutes long and are offered on the hour from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that programs run on Eastern Standard Time.
LIVE PROGRAM ONLY (3 hours):
Grades 6-12 | available October – May
Shrink down to the size of an orchid seed and take a trip through our state-of-the-art Million Orchid Project Micropropagation Lab. Learn about how we pioneer orchid conservation research that can be done almost anywhere! Discover how science can be done using various 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. 1 chaperone receives complimentary admission per 10 students.
SELF-GUIDED PROGRAM ONLY (3 hours):
Grades Pre-K to 12 | available year-round
Create your own adventure to the Garden! Self-guided visits include school, scout, 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 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 or 3369 to book this experience.
