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The Sawtooth Botanical Garden is a place for children to learn about regional ecology and organic gardening with interactive, hands-on classes.

Our children's programs are designed for boys and girls ages 2-11. Teachers strive to instill a sense of ecological responsibility and natural stewardship practices through school outreach, summer camps, toddler programs and seasonal events including the Spring Bug Zoo and Autumn Harvest Festival.

We hope to plant these seeds of practical knowledge and life skills for future generations to live in appreciation and balance within our shared, natural world.

Click here for a special preview of the Bug Zoo!

See Special Events page for more information regarding the Bug Zoo.


Youth Garden Educator Position

Service Site: Sawtooth Botanical Garden, Ketchum, ID
Start Date: 9/01/10
End Date: 8/31/11
Service Hours: 1,700

Become an AmeriCorps member with the Sawtooth Botanical Garden and Lewis-Clark Service Corps AmeriCorps. Position includes leading garden and ecology based activities for youth ages 2-9. Other responsibilities include leading after school education, the Annual Bug Zoo, fall programming, Snow School, and summer day camps. Applicants must have a passion for science based education, be self motivated, and have experience with youth. Benefits: Monthly living allowance, $5,350 education award, loan forbearance, childcare & health insurance. Apply now if you are 18 or older, a US citizen, and committed to service. Contact Allison Kennedy at (208) 726-9358 for more information.

Send resume, cover letter and 3 references to:

Allison Kennedy
Sawtooth Botanical Garden
PO Box 928
Sun Valley, ID 83353


Summer Garden Camps

Mondays and Wednesdays @ 9:30am-12:30pm
Ages 4-10
Single class $25M, $35NM
Entire session $125M, $175NM
20% discount offered to multi-child families
For more information or to register, call Teresa @ 726-9358
June Session: Flower Power
June 14th-30th
Your curious kids will learn the basics about soil, seeds, the anatomy of flowers and the life cycle of plants.

July Session: Pollination-It's the Buzz!
July 12th-28th
We'll teach your youngsters about the science of pollination highlighting pollinating critters, including bats and birds.

August Session: Grown Appetit!
August 2nd-18th
In this session, we'll get messy harvesting vegetables from our Garden and cooking delicious meals, such as pizza and stir-fry. Grab your shovels and spoons!


Children's Discovery Corner

Families are welcome to visit the Discovery Corner inside the Visitor and Education Center. This free of charge, self-guided program provides age specific activities for children ages 2-7+ which lead them throughout the garden discovering plants, insects, birds and native ecology. Lesson plans are provided and accompanied with learning tools including insect catching nets, binoculars, compasses and much more. Craft projects also accompany many of the activities combining the exploration of nature and creativity.

Generously sponsored by the Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway Foundation.


Growing Great Minds: School Outreach

Our school outreach program provides a Botanical Trunk to educate youth grades K-2nd. Teachers may check out lesson plans and materials or invite the Youth Garden Educator to your classroom!

Sample lesson plans:













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