Field Trips & Tours at VanDusen Botanical Garden - Vancouver Botanical Gardens Assocation
Field Trips & Tours at VanDusen Botanical Garden
Vancouver Botanical Gardens AssocationBasic Details
Join us at VanDusen Botanical Garden or Bloedel Conservatory for an interactive learning experience!
- Type
- Program
- Cost
- Fee per class | Bursaries available
- British Columbia Location
- BC - SD 35 (Langley), SD 36 (Surrey), SD 37 (Delta), SD 38 (Richmond), SD 39 (Vancouver), SD 40 (New Westminster), SD 41 (Burnaby), SD 42 (Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows), SD 43 (Coquitlam), SD 44 (North Vancouver), SD 45 (West Vancouver)
- Age/Grade Level:
- K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Curriculum Connected:
- No
- Topics:
- Forests, Ecology/Biodiversity, Natural Resources, Climate change, Social/environmental justice
Join us at VanDusen Botanical Garden or Bloedel Conservatory for an interactive learning experience!
Additional Details
- Languages:
- English
- Location:
- Field trip (outdoor)
- Format:
- In-person
- Activity Length:
- Single Session (≤3 hours)
Full Description
With 55-acres of beautiful green space in the middle of Vancouver, VanDusen Botanical Garden represents a safe and interactive learning experience for school and community groups looking for local field trip opportunities!
Guided programs are available to students in grades K through 12. 45 minute programs are bookable year round and 90 minute programs are bookable October, November, April, May, and June. Take a look at the selections listed below to find the perfect option for your class!
90-Minute Programs (available October, November, April, May, and June)
A Sense of Nature (K-Gr.2)
Ecosystem Explorers (3-Gr.6)
Fantastic Flowers (Gr.1-Gr.4)
Pond Peering (Gr.1-Gr.4) May and June only
Seed Secrets (K-Gr.4) October and November only
45-Minute Programs (available year round)
Glimpse of the Garden (K-Gr.7)
Natural Heritage Walk (Gr.8-Gr.10)
Strategizing Sustainability (Gr.8-Gr.12)
Self-Directed Program
Self-Directed programs are available year round.
Pollinator Days (late May annually)
Please choose from 1 of 3 available dates. Pollinator Days runs from 10am-2pm. Classes from preschool to grade 6 are encouraged to attend one of the three event days.
Accessibility
- Accommodations for physical disabilities
- Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
- Accommodations for neurodiverse participants
- Yes: Confirm details with organization directly
Full Description
With 55-acres of beautiful green space in the middle of Vancouver, VanDusen Botanical Garden represents a safe and interactive learning experience for school and community groups looking for local field trip opportunities!
Guided programs are available to students in grades K through 12. 45 minute programs are bookable year round and 90 minute programs are bookable October, November, April, May, and June. Take a look at the selections listed below to find the perfect option for your class!
90-Minute Programs (available October, November, April, May, and June)
A Sense of Nature (K-Gr.2)
Ecosystem Explorers (3-Gr.6)
Fantastic Flowers (Gr.1-Gr.4)
Pond Peering (Gr.1-Gr.4) May and June only
Seed Secrets (K-Gr.4) October and November only
45-Minute Programs (available year round)
Glimpse of the Garden (K-Gr.7)
Natural Heritage Walk (Gr.8-Gr.10)
Strategizing Sustainability (Gr.8-Gr.12)
Self-Directed Program
Self-Directed programs are available year round.
Pollinator Days (late May annually)
Please choose from 1 of 3 available dates. Pollinator Days runs from 10am-2pm. Classes from preschool to grade 6 are encouraged to attend one of the three event days.
Last Updated: March 05, 2025