Child & Family Programs
Young Artists in the Garden
Learn about nature through different garden-themed crafts, activities, stories and games! Young Artists in the Garden is held on alternating Wednesdays and Saturday mornings at Weisbrod Learning Pavilion.
Seedlings
Intended for children ages 3-6, accompanied by caregivers, Seedlings is a great way for young explorers to build meaningful connections with nature. Each class begins with a hands-on activity related to a weekly theme. The group then adventures outside, rain or shine, to explore different Garden habitats. Class ends back in the classroom with a story related to the weekly theme.
Interactive Activities for Your Visit
Discovery Cart
Find the Discovery Cart near Weisbrod Learning Pavilion to learn about different materials gathered from the Garden and complete activities to learn more about plants and nature.
Geocaching
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden has several geocaches located in different areas around the Garden. Use the Geocaching app or record the coordinates from their website to identify the locations.
Nature Passports
Stop by the Welcome Desk to pick up a Nature Passport for stories, coloring pages and activities to accompany your visit to the Garden. Passports are also included in Nature Adventure Backpacks.
Nature Adventure Backpacks
Complete with field guides, identification cards, magnifying glasses, Nature Passports and more, these backpacks are perfect for curious explorers who want to learn more about the natural world.
Scout 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.
