St. Louis is lucky to have the Missouri Botanical Garden, where the opportunities to learn about plant science, conservation, and sustainability are endless. They provide enriching programs for kids of all ages, from as young as 2 years old up to teenagers. These programs are designed to expand kids’ curiosity in and connection to the natural world while educating them.
Young kids will find excitement in programs like Little Sprouts and Garden Buds, where they will learn all about plant life and gardening through hands-on activities, songs, and stories. Youth and pre-teens can find programs like Habitat Helpers that increase their knowledge of the natural world through exploration of the Shaw Nature Reserve. There are also programs for ages 14-18 that allow teens to give back to the environment through service learning, where they will gain hands-on experience in nature conservation.