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.
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.
See Special Events page for more information regarding the Bug Zoo.
Winter Programs
Make a Terrarium with Carnivorous Plants
Friday, February 10
1:00pm-3:00pm Ages 5-10 $15M/$20NM
Clay Pots & Plants
Two Part Class With Boulder Mountain Clayworks Saturday, March 3 & March 10 2:30pm-4:00pm $15M/$20NM
Spring Break Snow School Monday, March 26th - Friday, March 30th 9am-2:30pm daily Kids ages 4-8 Member is $30/day, Nonmember is $40/day, with 10% off if you register for the entire week. Confidential Scholarships Available To register, call Michele @ 726-9358.
Pre-registration required for all classes Call 726-9358 to register
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!
to learn about regional ecology and organic gardening with interactive, hands-on classes. 
