Youth Education
The Youth Education department aims to connect children of all ages with nature-based play, crafts, and activities. Our dedicated staff and team of volunteers help make every visit fun and memorable!
Learning for All Ages
Explore the wonders of the gardens through our special programs and events. Pick up a children’s activity guide on your visit, or download one of the activities below. Bring curious minds, sunscreen, and a hat, and enjoy your adventure at the Gardens!
Botanical Crafts
Activities centered around nature invite youth and adults alike to connect with the natural world around them in new ways. From cyanotype prints in the sun to flower collages of Frida Kahlo, you will always find something new and fun during family events!
Family Events
The Gardens hosts family-friendly events throughout the year with botanical crafts, snacks, games, and music. Check the listing below for upcoming events!
Upcoming Family Events
illustrated by Adela Antoinette
Young Naturalists Field Journal
Field Trips
Your school can schedule a field trip with us! This includes groups of 10-75 people, all grades and ages, Pre-K through High School including home school groups and head start groups.
Field trips are always self-guided.
Young Naturalist Field Journals and other resources available upon request.
exhibits
The Great Garden Express
Download and Explore
Color
Cholla Blossom Coloring Page
color
My New Backyard Coloring Book
Print and color this custom illustration by Adela Antoinette
Print this PDF at home and have some reading and coloring time while learning about plants of the desert. In English and en Español!
My New Backyard Garden coloring book was written by Rita Maria Magdaleno, illustrated by Sue Betanzos, and funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum Library Services.
