Education Programs

Child & Family

Whether you’re planting seeds, spotting pollinators, creating nature-inspired art, or simply enjoying time outside, child and family programs are designed to spark imagination, encourage curiosity, and nurture a lifelong love of plants and the environment.

Adult Education

Grow your understanding of native plants and pollinators in a group lecture, develop your horticulture and landscape design knowledge, experience nature’s nurturing effects and express your creativity in art and floral arranging workshops. Programs available for all experience levels.

Field Trips & Outreach

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden works with school groups of varying sizes, interests and needs. Schedule a field trip designed to bring your classroom curriculum to life or have an experienced educator bring the Garden to your school, library or learning center.

Summer Camps

Summer camps are specially designed for young learners to dive into their favorite subjects, developing new skills and building connections with nature. Single and multi-day camps are available for ages 4-7 or 8-11 years old.

Therapeutic Horticulture

Embrace the therapeutic power of plants and gardens to support physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. Guided by trained educators, participants engage in research-based practices and horticultural activities designed to reduce stress, build confidence, and foster a sense of connection and purpose.

Upcoming Programs

Become a Member

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden members enjoy free admission, early announcements about the latest from the Garden, and discounts for events, education programs, subscriptions, merchandise and food in Canopy Cafe.

Support the Garden

Your support allows the Garden to continue providing spaces of beauty, reclaiming and preserving the land, and offering education programs to learn about the natural world. Pittsburgh Botanic Garden has something of value for everyone!

Visit the Garden

Explore 65 acres of cultivated gardens and woodlands, join us for drop-in education programs and discover the wonders of the Allegheny Plateau ecoregion throughout all seasons. Plan your visit to Pittsburgh Botanic Garden today!