School Field Trips

Field Trips to the beautiful Sherman Library & Gardens offer elementary students an outdoor learning experience which will transform their understanding of the science concepts they are learning in the classroom. Guided by our Garden Educators, students explore different ecosystems, environments, wildlife and plants from all over the world. Our garden is divided into many smaller gardens, each with a different theme and habitat. The Tropical Conservatory, Mediterranean Climates Garden, Succulent Garden, Edible Formal Garden and flower-filled Central Garden all offer unique learning opportunities. Students engage in hands-on activities and use all their senses to make observations and draw conclusions about their findings. This program is designed to promote critical thinking and interactive discussions focused on how plants thrive in different habitats.

Field Trips support Next Generation Science Standards. These guided STEAM based sessions are led by our Garden Education staff and are geared for Grade 2 and Grade 3.