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The North Carolina Botanical Garden

Learn about plant diversity and the importance of conservation and visit different garden exhibits.

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  • The Great Plant Escape Help inspector Le Plant solve mysteries as you learn about plants.
  • Michigan 4-H Children's Garden Virtual tour of a children's garden with interactive activities for kids and information for parents and children.
  • Lesson plan: From seed to plant This lesson will give students an opportunity to learn about seed parts, how a plant grows, and to compare plants.
  • Lesson plan: The life cycle of a seed This lesson integrates science into the language arts block. Students will read about plant life cycle events and then write their own books about the life cycle of a plant.
  • Lesson plan: Photosynthesis, trees, and the greenhouse effect Students watch a video on photosynthesis and then consider how trees help reduce the negative impacts of the greenhouse effect.

Related pages

  • North Carolina Arboretum: A wide variety of classes and workshops are provided to students at the NC Arboretum, ranging from bonsai demonstrations to nature walks.
  • Reynolda Gardens: The educational programs provided by Reynolda Gardens are "designed to encourage curiosity and creativity, provide information on topics related to the art and science of horticulture, and to inspire a sense of stewardship for local and world environments."
  • Cape Fear Botanical Garden: The garden provides an enriching educational experience in the areas of horticulture, conservation, and environmental stewardship.

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The Garden has established itself as a regional center for research, conservation, and interpretation of plants, particularly those native to the southeastern United States, but also including those with special botanical and human interest. Special exhibits include Piedmont Nature Trails, Coastal Plain and Sandhills Habitat, Mountain Habitat, and an Herb Garden. The Totten Center has classrooms for programs and nature-related art exhibits.

For information on arranging a tour, call 919-962-0522 or send an email to visitncbg@unc.edu.

See the Plant Information Center from the North Carolina Botanical Garden.

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