Outreach to Schools
Garden volunteers reach thousands of students annually through events at the Garden and special outreach programs in local schools. Each spring, more than 2,000 students celebrate Earth Day at the Garden with activities exploring conservation and Earth stewardship. In the fall, students from schools around the Ozarks come to the Garden for Butterfly Day, where they learn about the role of pollinators through hands-on activities. Area students have planted thousands of bulbs at schools throughout Northwest Arkansas as part of the Daffodil Principle program.
Contact the Garden if you are interested in educational programs for your class.
School Tours
You may schedule school tours by calling or e-mailing Judy Smith/Education Coordinator at (phone, e-mail).
- School tours are $2 per person, preferably paid from BGO invoice or school PO, a school credit card or school check. If paying in cash, please have one adult pay the full amount to the office volunteer. If you need an invoice, please request in advance.
- Tours last approximately one hour and are led by volunteer guides. Longer tours with time on the Lake Fayetteville trail are available for $4 per person.
- Preschool groups should have one adult with each child.
If you have recommendations for curriculum units that we can develop to support your field trips, please let us know.