The Growing Science field trip series is geared towards children in Grades 1 - 6.  These two hour trips include indoor activities and experiments as well as outdoor explorations.  The Growing Science trips currently available include...

Beaks and Blooms
We could have called this plant science 101!  Using inquiry based games and activities, students will discover the interdependence of plants and animals as they investigate seed dispersal, pollination, and reproduction.

Nature Profiler
Students'’ investigative and observational skills will be honed in these explorative activities.  As they compare and contrast the characteristics of plants and animals, the participants begin to discover the how’s and why’s of the scientific classification of plants and animals.

Pond and Beyond
The ponds at TBG become the outdoor lab as students collect and test samples. Using simple testing equipment and microscopes, students assess the water quality and evaluate the importance of protecting this critical resource.

Worm’s Eye View of Dirt
This activity starts at the “ground level” of life at TBG.  Students get down and dirty collecting soil and insect samples outdoors.  Budding scientists will then use microscopes to identify decomposers and evaluate the soil quality as they learn an appreciation for the beauty of dirt.

Early registration is recommended, as autumn and especially spring dates fill up quickly.  To reserve a date for your Growing Science field trip, please print & fill out this form:

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Questions?:  Call 419-936-2977 or email education@toledogarden.org.