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Homeschool Day: Biodiversity of Insects & Native Plants
September 21, 2021 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Fall 2021 Homeschool Days
Join Us for One – or Both!
$8 per student, $9 per adult
Online pre-registration is required. Registration closes 48 hours prior to class.
Admission to the Butterfly Atrium is included in admission. Program will be held rain or shine.
The Biodiversity of Insects & Native Plants
Tuesday, September 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Students will learn about the importance of native plants and how to identify them, then discover several varieties in our new native plant garden! They will also learn about the insects that call native plants home and how certain insects affect local bird populations. Additionally, join a team from the Lancaster Conservancy and go on an “insect safari” in our native meadow.
Registration is required here. Registration closes 48 hours prior to class.
The (under)Story of Trees and Soil
Tuesday, October 12 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Discover soil, worms, and other creatures that live in the soil, as well as the beauty of the “understory” that lives beneath trees and shrubs. Plus, visit the Bonsai exhibit and meet members of the Susquehanna Bonsai Club, who will explain the art and care of their trees.
Registration is required here. Registration closes 48 hours prior to class.
Homeschool Day provides a service beyond regular Gardens admission,
therefore, no discounts, passes, or memberships are accepted. Program will be held rain or shine.