B O O K E A R LY W H I L E O P E N I N G S R E M A I N
F I N A N C I A L A I D O P P O R T U N I T I E S AVA I L A B L E
2016–2017
Educator’s Guide
We grow minds, too.
D A L L A S A R B O R E T U M A N D B O TA N I C A L G A R D E N
W E L C O M E E D U C AT O R S !
Our education mission at the Dallas Arboretum is to cultivate a connection to nature and inspire
environmental stewardship through garden-based experiences, including educational tours, classes
and outreach programs. The cornerstone is our Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden, an 8-acre
natural wonder that will delight, educate and entertain students and visitors of all ages. Our 20162017 school programming includes new offerings in the Moody Oasis and Incredible Edible galleries,
as well as the premiere of our newest program space, the Texas Native Plant Lab, in the Main Garden.
Many new options abound as you explore this guide!
K N O W B E F O R E YO U G O
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
• Add [email protected] to your Safe Senders List!
• Make sure you know your gate of entry.
• Students must be with an adult at all times.
• Plan to have a ratio of one adult per eight children.
• Bring labeled containers for lunches (wheeled coolers work best).
• Plan to be outdoors – wear walking shoes and
raincoats/jackets if appropriate.
• Plan your schedule, group your students and place them with
chaperones before arrival to the Arboretum.
• Pre- and post-visit resource guides will be emailed for
every program.
3 CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE
GARDEN LEARNING GALLERIES
5 M A I N G A R D E N O U T D O O R L A B S 6 MAIN GARDEN CLASSROOM LABS
7 OUTREACH PROGRAMS
8 BILINGUAL OUTREACH/
R E S E R VAT I O N P O L I C I E S
9 PRICING/FINANCIAL AID
10 FIELD TRIP REQUEST FORM
11 OUTREACH REQUEST FORM
1 2 D O N O R T H A N K YO U S
T E K S C O R R E L AT I O N S – See website for complete listings.
Process Skills
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Matter, Energy & Motion
Earth
Space
Life
RORY MEYERS CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE GARDEN
Come explore this unique 8-acre
adventure garden dedicated to making
science and nature come alive for
your students. Each gallery is based
on the national and state life, earth
and physical science standards for
elementary and middle school with
over 150 hands-on exhibits in 12
exciting learning galleries.
Students will walk on a sky walk
through the tree tops, harness the
power of the sun and climb a stairway
through a giant tree to see how trees
work from the inside, out.
See below and the following
page for available programs
in the Rory Meyers Children’s
Adventure Garden learning
galleries led by our highly
trained educators.
“The Children’s Garden is designed to help children learn and retain principles of
science…yet the approach is fun and imaginative and engages the children as well as the
teacher or parents who may accompany them.”
– Linus D. Wright, LDW Consultants and former
Dallas Independent School District superintendent
LEARNING GALLERY PROGRAMS
R E S E R V E A N I N S T R U C T O R - G U I D E D L E A R N I N G G A L L E R Y P R O G R A M T H AT B R I N G S S C I E N C E T O
L I F E I N O U R 8 - A C R E L A B O R AT O R Y. R E S E R VAT I O N S I N C LU D E P R E - A N D P O S T - V I S I T R E S O U R C E
G U I D E S A N D A C C E S S T O O U R E N T I R E G A R D E N . A L L C O N T E N T I S C U S T O M I Z E D F O R YO U R
SPECIFIC GRADE LEVEL NEEDS.
LIT TLE SPROUTS GARDEN ADVENTURES
SQUIRREL ADVENTURE PK–1ST GRADE
This fun, interactive outdoor program focuses on living and
non-living things and their interactions within habitats. It also
features a big book story the children can act out and a puppet
show in our Little Sprouts outdoor theater in the Children’s
Adventure Garden.
B U T T E R F LY A D V E N T U R E P K – 1 S T G R A D E
This exciting, engaging outdoor program brings growth, change
and metamorphosis to life with a big book story the children can
act out and a puppet show in our Little Sprouts outdoor theatre
in the Children’s Adventure Garden.
H A B I TAT S P K – 6 T H GRADE
Students begin to explore the components of a habitat in a
giant eagle’s nest with larger-than-life eggs and then explore the
Discovery Loop Trail through a woods and meadow to investigate
what lives in a rotting log, a tree snag and in the tree tops.
NEW! INCREDIBLE EDIBLE PK–6TH GRADE
Which foods provide you with the most energy? How much
of our plate should be fruits and vegetables? Where do we
get our food? In this program, students explore healthy food
choices, uncover where their food comes from and discover new
techniques being used in farming.
2 0 1 6 – 2 0 1 7 E D U C AT O R ’ S G U I D E
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RORY MEYERS CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE GARDEN
N E W ! M O O DY O A S I S P K – 6 T H G R A D E
Are insects our friends or foes? Are they pests? No! 75% of
all flowering plants need animal pollinators and this includes
the majority of the plant foods in our diet. Learn about the
important relationships between plants and insects and how
each are adapted to benefit from one another.
In the last two years, nearly 250,000
students have participated in Dallas
Arboretum educational programs.
PLANTS ARE ALIVE PK–2ND GRADE
Your students will enter a magical world of giant plants and
flowers as they discover that plants really are alive. Exploration
of this gallery includes investigating plant parts and functions,
plant life cycle activities, a giant 3D flower puzzle and following
a trail on the search for leaves, stems, flowers and roots.
LIVING CYCLES 1ST–5TH GRADE
This gallery is all about growth and change. From the changing
of the seasons to a plant’s life cycle from seed back to soil, your
students will explore different kinds of plant and animal life
cycles, investigate pollinators and their role in the plant life
cycle and explore the importance of decomposition.
T E X A S N AT I V E W E T L A N D S
NEW! WETLANDS BIOLOGIST 1ST–8TH GRADE
How healthy is our habitat? Bring your students to The Pat &
Gill Clements Foundation Programs for Texas Native Wetlands
to be immersed in a completely different ecosystem. Students
will visit our outdoor island classroom to collect data using
scientific tools and use the connections between the living and
non-living parts of the environment to determine the health of
our waterway.
NEW! FRESHWATER MICROBIOLOGIST 4TH–8TH GRADE
What kingdom do I belong to? In this Pat & Gill Clements
Foundation Programs for Texas Native Wetlands lesson, your
students learn what a freshwater microbiologist might find
in the wetlands. Learn about some of the diverse creatures
from various kingdoms that are part of the unseen freshwater
ecosystem. Using various scientific equipment, students learn
to make their own wet slides from the water samples. Then,
students use observational skills to make inferences about the
creatures living in the wetlands.
EARTH CYCLES
E A R T H F R O M S PA C E 2 N D – 8 T H G R A D E
A weather machine allows students to make wind, rain, fog, a
tornado in a tube, check temperatures and test the barometric
pressure. Students use their shadow to become a human
clock, learn about the solar system and explore the phases of
the moon.
DY N A M I C E A R T H 4 T H – 8 T H G R A D E
The Earth is always changing. Many of the changes to
the Earth’s surface come about through the processes of
weathering, erosion and deposition and the movement of
tectonic plates. From our interactive stream tables to hands-on
inquiry with rock samples, your students engage in exploration
and discovery of the natural world.
KALEIDOSCOPE 3RD–8TH GRADE
Explore the connection between science, math and art. Students
experiment with a giant kaleidoscope, study the Fibonacci
sequence and build their own knot garden. Students investigate
biomimicry, patterns, symmetry and fractals, have the opportunity
to create their own designs and examine the plants around them
to discover patterns in nature.
OMNIGLOBE
N E W ! P L A N E TA R Y V OYA G E 3 R D – 8 T H G R A D E
Explore the planets in our solar system in our OmniGlobe
theater. Watch as the sphere transforms into NASA maps
of the planets. Discover what makes each planet unique,
including our irreplaceable planet Earth.
NEW! POWERFUL OCEANS 3RD–8TH GRADE
Discover the incredible role of oceans in creating and
regulating weather in our OmniGlobe theater. Students
will watch as the giant sphere models animations of ocean
currents and hurricanes from satellite data and explore why
we depend on the health of this valuable resource.
PURE ENERGY 4TH–8TH GRADE
Students explore three islands, each one focused on a different
type of renewable energy source from nature. On the Water
Island, students will experiment with a hydroelectricity activity
station and an Archimedes screw. On the Wind Island, students
will use a giant Air Zooka to feel the power of wind and learn
how it can be transformed into electricity. The Solar Island
features a solar tree and many exciting activities designed to
give your students a new understanding of alternative energy
sources and the transfer of energy.
To see more Children’s Adventure Garden information:
www.dallasarboretum.org
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T E K S C O R R E L AT I O N S – See website for complete listings.
Process Skills
Matter, Energy & Motion
Earth
Space
Life
MAIN GARDEN
The Main Garden is one of Dallas’ most
beautiful outdoor classrooms. Explore the mist
in the Palmer Fern Dell and investigate fossils
in the water walls at the Lay Family Garden.
Students are immersed in nature as they explore
the beauty and wonder of the Dallas Arboretum.
Let our educators engage students in a variety
of life, earth and physical science topics, both
outdoors and in our classrooms.
N E W ! G R E AT C O N T R I B U T O R S
A v a i l a b l e t h r o u g h 1 1/ 2 5
3RD–8TH GRADE
This special-exhibit program focuses on the lives and times
of eight historic figures, including Shakespeare, Lincoln and
the Wright Brothers – all artfully cast in bronze and placed
throughout the garden. Each student receives an interactive
exhibit guide and explores the art, culture and history of the
notable figures, their contemporaries and Dallas during their day.
N E W ! T E X A S N AT I V E P L A N T L A B
3RD–8TH GRADE
Texas is home to a great diversity of flora and this program
focuses on those plants which are specially adapted to
survive on the plains, mountains and basins including cacti
and succulents, grasses and wildflowers. Through hands-on
investigations utilizing digital equipment, and refinement of
their scientific observation skills, students explore our newest
educational garden.
TREE WORKS
PK–6TH GRADE
Trees are amazing! How do many of these giant plants outlive
humans? Some trees at the Arboretum are over 100 years old!
Students discover the science of studying a tree and what they
need to have a long life.
Additional Main Garden
programs available in our
Classroom Labs on page 6!
A R T AT T H E A R B O R E T U M
PK–5TH GRADE
Immerse your students in nature as they explore the beauty and
wonder of Dallas’ outdoor science laboratory. A teacher’s guide
and student journals are provided at check-in for this self-led
artful trip around the Arboretum. Don’t forget your pencils!
O U R P L A C E AT YO U R PA C E
PK–12TH GRADE
Looking for something a little more flexible? Explore the entire
Arboretum with your student group at your own pace and we
will provide you with grade-specific student journals to engage
your class during the visit.
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
CUSTOM PROGRAMS
Let us create an instructor-led program designed just for
your students. Topics include: plant adaptations, solar ovens,
landscape photography, trial gardens investigation, propagation
and light in the garden.
N AT U R E ’ S W O R K S O F A R T
K–5TH GRADE
Students rotate through three stations investigating the beauty
and wonder of trees and flowers that have enchanted artists for
centuries in this Arboretum educator-led program. Students
explore color, shape and texture in nature and investigate the
use of artistic skills in a variety of jobs at the Arboretum.
EXPLORING ELEMENTS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
K–5TH GRADE
Students investigate the basic elements of photography and
analyze the photographer’s process in capturing an image of
nature in this Arboretum educator-led program. Students
should bring personal or campus technology to create their own
nature art.
See Page 9 for Pricing and Financial Aid information.
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T E K S C O R R E L AT I O N S – See website for complete listings.
MAIN GARDEN
Process Skills
Matter, Energy & Motion
Earth
Space
Life
CLASSROOM LABS
R E S E R V E A C L A S S R O O M L E A R N I N G E X P E R I E N C E AT T H E V I S I T O R E D U C AT I O N PAV I L I O N I N
T H E M A I N G A R D E N T O E X P L O R E A VA R I E T Y O F L I F E , E A R T H A N D P H Y S I C A L S C I E N C E T O P I C S .
R E S E R VAT I O N S I N C LU D E A D M I S S I O N T O T H E M A I N G A R D E N A N D C H I L D R E N ’ S A D V E N T U R E
G A R D E N . A L S O AVA I L A B L E A S O U T R E A C H P R O G R A M S AT YO U R S C H O O L .
P U M P K I N C I R C L E ( FA L L O N LY ) P K – 2 N D G R A D E
After distinguishing between living and non-living things,
students explore the pumpkin life cycle and plant their own seeds
to take back to school for observation. The perfect ending for this
lesson is a walk through the Arboretum’s Pumpkin Village.
S E E D S AT I O N A L ( S P R I N G O N LY ) P K – 2 N D G R A D E
After classifying everyday items as living or non-living, students
discover the fascinating world of plants they see throughout
the garden by exploring their basic needs, parts and functions.
Students plant their own seed to take back to school.
NEW! FLIGHT OF THE HONEYBEE K–2ND GRADE
Students investigate the interdependence of plants and bees,
discover the unique clues flowers use to attract pollinators and
the special ways pollinators are able to find the flowers just right
for them.
NEW! HERE COMES THE SUN K–2ND GRADE
Like any other ecosystem, the Arboretum is a complex and active
place requiring a lot of energy to grow and thrive. But where
does that energy come from? And how is it used? Students
explore trophic relationships to learn about consumers and
producers and to generate a food chain.
NEW! PLANT DETECTIVES K–2ND GRADE
Although the Arboretum is home to many plants, not all plant
species are suited to thrive in the Dallas area. In this class,
students learn about biomes and plant adaptations and examine
leaves to infer characteristics of the plant’s habitat.
NEW! THE SCOOP ON SOIL K–2ND GRADE
Introduce your students to the world of geology as they
explore the uses of rocks and discover how soils are formed.
Experiments and hands-on discovery make this a great
program to enrich your earth science curriculum.
N E W ! W O N D E R S O F W AT E R K – 2 N D G R A D E
Explore the wonderful world of water! Students investigate the
properties of water, the water cycle and the different forms of
water through interactive, hands-on activities.
NEW! GO WITH THE FLOW 3RD–5TH GRADE
Despite being separate recreational areas, the Arboretum and
White Rock Lake are closely connected by nature. Students learn
how to use topographic maps and investigate soil erosion to ensure
the Arboretum maintains a healthy relationship with its neighbor.
H2 OH! 3RD–5TH GRADE
Although water may look like a simple molecule, it has some
amazing properties! Students learn about surface tension, its
relationship to cohesion and adhesion and how plants move this
essential substance from roots to leaves.
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I T ’ S A B U G’ S L I F E 3 R D – 5 T H G R A D E
We are home to hundreds of plant and animal species, including
many creepy crawlies living in the soil. But what exactly is an
insect? Students learn the common characteristics that all
insects share, examine their adaptations using models and real
specimens and differentiate between complete and incomplete
metamorphosis.
NEW! PLANT SECRETS 3RD–5TH GRADE
Plants can’t talk to us, but their leaves provide us with so much
information (if you know where to look). Students learn about
plant adaptations and investigate a diverse selection of leaves to
observe how adaptations are suited to specific environments.
NEW! BEES AND QUIET 3RD–6TH GRADE
Bees are essential to food production and their numbers have
declined in recent years. In this simulation, students analyze
different hives to determine the likely causes of colony collapse
disorder and explore what they can do to help.
NEW! DISAPPEARING ACT 3RD–6 TH GRADE
Ecosystems are not organisms, but they do respond to changes
in their parts. What happens when an organism in an ecosystem
disappears? Students simulate a real world case of an animal
disappearing from an ecosystem and the environmental impact
of this forced removal.
SPECIAL REQUEST PROGRAM PK–12TH GRADE
Interested in a topic that you don’t see listed here? Additional
programs are available, including custom labs on soils, the rock
cycle and more. Our staff educator will work with you to design a
program that meets your students’ specific needs.
Looking for an experience at your campus? See pages 7-8 for a
variety of options, including all of these classroom labs!
OUTREACH
See Pages 10-11 to submit a field trip or outreach request.
N AT U R E
N AT U R A L LY
AUDITORIUM
A P U P P E T S H O W, C O S T U M E S A N D L A R G E R THAN-LIFE MODELS MAKE THESE
45-MINUTE PROGRAMS AN EXPERIENCE
YO U R S T U D E N T S W O N ’ T F O R G E T.
LET US BRING OUR
POPULAR CLASSROOM LABS
T O YO U R S C H O O L !
W I S H I N G F O R W I N G S PK– 2ND GRADE
Students learn about the characteristics of
butterflies including their basic needs, the unique
stages of their life cycle and metamorphosis.
We know that many schools are unable to visit the
Arboretum, and we have options for you!
For the first time ever, we are now able to offer all of
our classroom lab programs - from Pumpkin Circle
to Disappearing Act - at your campus. Choose from
all programs on page 6 and be sure to complete an
Outreach Request Form when booking!
N U T S T H E S Q U I R R E L PK – 2ND GRADE
Students are introduced to the concepts of
seasonal change, adaptations and habitats.
AFTER SCHOOL
I N V I T E T H E D A L L A S A R B O R E T U M T O YO U R S I T E T O M A K E A F T E R S C H O O L A F U N A N D A C T I V E
L E A R N I N G E X P E R I E N C E . T H E S E H I G H LY I N T E R A C T I V E I N D O O R A N D O U T D O O R A C T I V I T I E S A L L O W
S T U D E N T S T O E X P L O R E N AT U R E B E YO N D T H E C L A S S R O O M W A L L S . A L L P R O G R A M S A R E A L I G N E D T O
T H E S TAT E S TA N D A R D S .
P R O G R A M D E TA I L S
7-week program includes one 90-minute
lesson weekly from a selection of three
units of study. Discounts may apply for the
purchase of multiple units.
“A two-year SMU Center on Research & Evaluation study
shows nearly 90% of participating students exhibit at least
35-40% gain in tested science knowledge.”
– SMU Center of Research & Evaluation
1ST–3RD GRADE UNITS
4TH–6 TH GRADE UNITS
Planet Earth
Students are introduced to the Earth’s materials through
investigations of soil and decomposition and examinations of
rocks and weathering. They learn about volcanoes, earthquakes
and different landforms and learn about sources of water and
the water cycle.
Rock and Roll
Students discover how shifting tectonic plates result in
earthquakes and volcanoes, that together with glaciers and
rivers, change the surface of the Earth. They investigate
the properties of soil and rocks, perform experiments with
weathering and erosion and engage in activities to understand
Earth’s changing surface.
Plants for Survival
Students discover plant parts, their functions and life cycles
as they investigate real plants. They learn how a plant is
an important part of food chains and webs and how living
organisms depend on plants. They explore ecosystems and
plant adaptations resulting from environmental changes.
Students record their learning in a nature journal as they
investigate real plants in the classroom and outdoors in the
schoolyard.
Butterflies, Bees and Blossoms
Students discover the parts and purpose of the flowering plant,
examine insect life cycles and investigate the interdependence
between flowering plants and insects. Students dissect real flowers
and explore their own schoolyard to investigate pollinators in this
interactive and fascinating unit.
Diversity of Life
Students learn that within an ecosystem there are producers,
consumers, decomposers, predators and prey.
All of these work together to form food chains and food webs
which enable an ecosystem to survive. Students investigate
different plant and animal adaptations through hands-on
activities and experiments.
Eco-Quest
Students learn about the sun’s role in producing energy and the
flow of energy from the sun to plants to people. They investigate
and compare renewable and non-renewable energy sources,
explore alternative energy and conduct experiments to better
understand electricity. Hands-on activities, role-playing and
outdoor activities make this a fun and active learning experience.
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OUTREACH
See Pages 10-11 to submit a field trip or outreach request.
N I Ñ O S Y L A N AT U R A L E Z A
O U R N E W E S T S PA N I S H - L A N G U A G E O U T R E A C H O F F E R I N G S , T H E S E L E S S O N S A R E S P E C I F I C A L LY
D E S I G N E D T O S U P P O R T YO U R S PA N I S H - S P E A K I N G E A R LY C H I L D H O O D S T U D E N T S . C H O O S E
F R O M O N E O F T H E F O L L O W I N G O R B O O K T H E E N T I R E S E R I E S O F L E S S O N S F O R YO U R C A M P U S .
N E W ! ¿ E S TÁ V I V O ? P K – 1 S T G R A D E
How do you know whether something is living or nonliving? In
this lesson, students use hands-on exploration to discover the
characteristics of all living things, determine their basic needs
and sort living and nonliving objects.
N E W ! ¡ L A S E S TA C I O N E S Y YO ! P K – 1 S T G R A D E
How does the weather change with the seasons? How do
seasonal changes affect people, plants and animals? In this
lesson, students distinguish changes associated with each
season, determine which season certain activities are limited
to, use descriptive words to talk about the weather and uncover
how it all relates to them and the natural world.
N E W ! ¿ ¡ L A S R O C A S TA M B I É N S E C O M E N ! ?
P K – 1 ST G R A D E
Rocks come in different colors, textures, sizes and shapes. They
are all around us, but how much do you really know about them?
In this lesson, students investigate the world of rocks, discover
their properties and explore the many ways we use them.
N E W ! ¡ S E M I LL A S , R A I C E S , TA LLO S ! ¡ Y M Á S !
P K – 1 ST G R A D E
How do the different parts of the plant work together to keep
it alive? What is the unique role of the roots, stem, leaves and
flower? In this lesson, students explore the parts of the plant,
determine the function of each part and navigate through its
life cycle.
N E W ! P I E L , P L U M A S Y PATA S P K – 1 S T G R A D E
Did you know that a duck’s feathers are waterproof or that a
bull does not actually see the color red? In this lesson, students
examine animal characteristics, sort them based on their
similarities and investigate how these characteristics determine
their habitat, food, and movement.
Our education staff drives up to 4,000
miles a month to provide outreach
programming in the community!
R E S E R VAT I O N P O L I C I E S
ADMISSION
All on-site field trips now include access to the Children’s Adventure Garden for PK-8th grade from March-December. Due to
the nature of the garden, we are unable to accomodate high school groups in the Children’s Adventure Garden.
PROGRAMS AND PRICING
Program availability and pricing are subject to change. Visit dallasarboretum.org for the most current program pricing.
CHANGES AND REFUNDS
All schedule and attendance changes must be made no later than two weeks before your visit unless the Arboretum
is closed due to inclement weather. If you need to reschedule your reservation, you must contact the Reservations
Department ([email protected]) at least two weeks before your scheduled visit to apply the payment to a
new visit date. All field trips are nonrefundable. The Arboretum does not issue refunds or tickets for absent group members.
PAY M E N T
Refer to your invoice for payment due dates, amount and mailing address. Your reservation may be cancelled if your payment
is not received by the due date.
SPECIAL NEEDS
Please let the Reservations Department know if you are bringing children with special needs.
C H A P E R O N E S / A D U LT S
Schools are required to maintain the 1:8 adult to student ratio, with those teachers/chaperones receiving free admission. All
teachers are counted towards this ratio. Additional adults will be required to pay normal admission prices and may not be
able to attend scheduled programs due to space limitations. Non-school vehicles are required to pay normal parking price.
SIBLINGS/STROLLERS
Education experiences are only open to school-aged children included in the group reservation. Siblings and strollers should
not be brought with chaperones.
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PRICING
STUDENT
PRICE*
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
MAXIMUM PER GROUP
Learning Gallery Program
$10
45 minutes
25 students
Little Sprouts
$10
30 minutes
90 students
Classroom Labs
$10
60 minutes
30 students
Tr e e W o r k s
$10
60 minutes
60 students
G r e a t C o n t r i b u t o r s ( t h r o u g h 1 1/ 2 5 )
$10
60 minutes
30 students
Te x a s N a t i v e P l a n t L a b
$10
60 minutes
30 students
Exploring Elements of Photography
$10
60 minutes
30 students
N a t u r e’s W o r k s o f A r t
$10
60 minutes
30 students
Middle School / High School
custom program
$15
60 minutes
30 students
O u r P l a c e a t Yo u r P a c e
$8
N/A
N/A
Art at the Arboretum
$8
N/A
N/A
AT T H E A R B O R E T U M
CHILDREN’S ADVENTURE GARDEN
MAIN GARDEN
SELF-GUIDED
N E W ! B O O K A N Y F I E L D T R I P ( E X C LU D I N G C U S T O M ) AT T H E A R B O R E T U M F R O M A U G .
1 - S E P T. 1 6 O R J A N . 1 - F E B . 2 4 AT O U R O F F - P E A K R AT E O F J U S T $ 5 P E R S T U D E N T !
OUTREACH
ADDITIONAL
I N F O R M AT I O N
Nature Naturally
Minimum of 4
bookings per
school
45 minutes
30
Niños y la naturaleza
No minimum
required
45 minutes
30
Auditorium Program
Minimum of 2
bookings per
school
(or additional fees
may apply)
45 minutes
7-week unit
1.5 hours each
lesson
After School Program
LENGTH OF
PROGRAM
MAXIMUM
PER GROUP
100
30
PRICE
$100 per class
O c t - N o v / M a r- M a y
$75 per class
Aug-Sept / Dec-Feb
$125 first class; $100
each additional
$250 each program
O c t - N o v / M a r- M a y
$220 each program
Aug-Sept / Dec-Feb
$1250 per unit;
discounts for multiple
units purchased
FINANCIAL AID
The Arboretum offers financial assistance (up to 50% off) for educational programming and transportation ($100 bus
stipends). To inquire about funds to help offset the cost of your field trip or outreach program, please complete the Financial
Aid Request Form on the Arboretum’s website at dallasarboretum.org/financialaid or call 214.515.6540. A Field Trip or
Outreach Request form must be submitted at the same time to be considered for financial aid.
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To request possible program dates, please fill out the
form and fax to 214.515.6578, call 214.515.6540 or
e-mail us at [email protected].
FIELD TRIP REQUEST FORM
To request possible program dates, please fill out this form and email to [email protected].
Please allow up to 2 business days for email confirmation. For questions, please call 214.515.6540.
Contact Person ______________________________________________________________________________________________
School or Organization Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact phone ______________________________ Email _________________________________________________________
Grade level attending ___________
Number of students attending ___________
Number of teachers/chaperones attending (1 per 8 students required) ___________
Transportation
We will arrive by
Bus
Car
Other _________________________
If by Bus Estimated number of busses ___________
Estimated hour of arrival ___________________ Estimated hour of departure ___________________
Do you have any special needs?
Yes _______________________________________________________________________
Requested Date
1st choice ______________________ 2nd choice _________________________ 3rd choice ___________________________
Please check the program that you would like to reserve
Main Garden Children’s Adventure Garden
Little Sprouts Garden Adventure
Classroom Lab ($10 each) Habitats
Program Name ____________________________________
Incredible Edible
Great Contributors (through 11/25)
Moody Oasis
Texas Native Plant Lab($10 each)
Plants are Alive
Tree Works
Living Cycles
Art at the Arboretum($8 each)
Texas Native Wetlands
Exploring Elements of Photography
Wetlands Biologist
Freshwater Microbiologist
Earth Cycles
Nature’s Works of Art
Custom (Reservations will contact you)
Are you using a Learning Partners voucher? Yes, Voucher # ________________________ Approval Code ___________________________
Are you requesting financial aid? Yes
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Earth from Space
Dynamic Earth
Kaleidoscope
OmniGlobe
Planetary Voyage
Powerful Oceans
Pure Energy
Complete a Field Trip or Outreach Request Form
online at dallasarboretum.org.
OUTREACH REQUEST FORM
To request possible program dates, please fill out this form and email to [email protected].
Please allow up to 2 business days for email confirmation. For questions, please call 214.515.6540.
Contact Person ______________________________________________________________________________________________
School or Organization Name _________________________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Contact phone ______________________________ Email _________________________________________________________
Grade level attending ___________
Number of students attending ___________
Do you have any special needs?
Yes _______________________________________________________________________
Requested Date
1st choice ______________________ 2nd choice _________________________ 3rd choice ___________________________
Please check the program that you would like to reserve
Nature Naturally
($100 per class Oct-Nov /
Mar-May; $75 per class
Aug-Sept / Dec-Feb)
Bees and Quiet
Disappearing Act
Flight of the Honeybee
Go with the Flow
H2OH!
Here Comes the Sun
It’s a Bug’s Life
Plant Detectives
Plant Secrets
Pumpkin Circle
(fall only)
Seedsational
(spring only)
Scoop on Soil
Wonders of Water
Niños y la naturaleza
($125 first class;
$100 each additional)
¿Está vivo?
¡Las estaciones y yo!
¿¡Las rocas también
se comen!?
¡Semillas, raices,
tallos! ¡Y más!
Piel, plumas y patas
Auditorium Program
($250 each presentation
Oct-Nov / Mar-May;
$220 Aug-Sept /
Dec-Feb)
Wishing For Wings
(fall)
Nuts the Squirrel
(spring)
After School Program
($1250 per 7-week unit;
discount for multiple
units available)
1st-3rd Grade Units
Planet Earth
Plants for Survival
Butterflies, Bees
& Blossoms
4th-6th Grade Units
Rock and Roll
Diversity of Life
Eco-Quest
Custom Program (Price varies)
Please describe _____________________________________
Are you using a Learning Partners voucher? Yes, Voucher # ________________________ Approval Code ___________________________
Are you requesting financial aid? Yes
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214-515-6500 • Fax 214-515-6522
DallasArboretum.org
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THANKS TO OUR FRIENDS
The Dallas Arboretum’s education programs have been made possible by
the generous support of our partners in education. Education Partners
listed below reflect gifts received that support programming during
2016-2017:
Agnes Cluthe Oliver Foundation
Alliance Data
Anonymous
The Theodore and Beulah Beasley
Foundation, Inc.
Katherine C. Carmody Trust
Central Market
CFP Foundation
The Pat and Gill Clements
Foundation
Comerica Bank
Dallas Junior Forum
Dallas Southwest Osteopathic
Physicians, Inc.
Dallas Stars Foundation
The David M. Crowley Foundation
Durham Family Foundation
Ecolab
ExxonMobil
Fidelity Investments
Fossil Foundation
Frost Bank
Full Color, Inc.
Half Price Books
Hillcrest Foundation
Hollomon Price Foundation
Junior League of Dallas, Inc.
Carl B. & Florence E. King
Foundation
Mayor’s Intern Fellows Program
of The Dallas Foundation
Children’s Health
The Astrid and Pat Merriman
Family Fund of the CFT
Mr. and Mrs. David M. Munson
The Pollock Foundation
Rosewood Ranches Wagyu Beef
The Rupe Foundation
Sapphire Foundation, Inc.
The Stemmons Foundation
Stephen M. Seay Foundation, Inc.
Blanche Mary Taxis Foundation
Time Warner Cable
Union Pacific Foundation
United Way of Metropolitan
Dallas, Community Impact Grant