Young Artists in the Garden
Young Artists in the Garden is a drop-in program (included with admission) providing activities like coloring, reading books, making art and playing games – all focusing on a different type of plant! Join the fun in the Weisbrod Learning Pavilion, located in the Garden of the Five Senses, on select dates. Please check the Program Calendar for upcoming availability.
Interactive Garden Features
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is designed with learning in mind. Throughout the Garden you will find informational displays, fact sheets and interactive areas to strengthen your connection to the Garden. Look for some of these fun areas to take your visit to the next level:
Discovery Cart – Stop by the discovery cart and explore interesting facts on plants and nature. You will find this cart near the Weisbrod Learning Pavilion from April through October.
Tree Times – Take an activity sheet and visit the Tree Times stops along the main path. Learn about native trees and the history of the country.
Nature Passport – Grab a Nature Passport with activities to enhance your visit.
Geocaching – Use a smartphone with the Geocaching app, or a hand-held GPS receiver, along with a list of clues to find hidden geocaches! There are several geochaches you can find during your visit to the Garden.
Adventure Backpack Program
Before you venture out into the Garden, check out an Adventure Backpack from the Welcome Desk. These interactive kits are loaded with info cards to identify plants and animals, stories to accompany your visit, activities to fill out while you’re here and tools such as magnifying glasses and/or binoculars to help you during your visit!
Choose from three different Adventure Backpacks:
Birds – Learn about common birds of Western PA, their role in the native ecosystem and where to look to spot them.
Trees – Explore the woodlands and learn all about different tree species and how important they are to the plants and animals living among them.
Family – Something for everyone with lots of activities and information on everything from plants, trees, and flowers to birds and insects.
Summer Day Camps
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s Summer Day Camps are an excellent way for kids to spend a fun, educational day outdoors learning about plants and enhancing their connection to the natural world. The day’s activities and lessons teach kids about the vital roles that plants play in our daily lives and provides some practical skills to encourage their botanical curiosity.
Scouts Programs
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden offers several programs for Scout groups that may be tailored to your particular group’s interests and needs. Please fill out the Field Trip Request Form and indicate that this is a Scout group in the group notes.
