Through games and a hike, students will be able to tell the difference between different types of trees by looking at their leaves and bark. This program also discusses the job of a leaf and what happens to a leaf in the fall. This program discusses what a prairie is, how it was formed, and its importance to us as citizens of the Prairie State. We will take a hike in a real prairie to identify some native prairie plants and learn some of their lore. We maintain a waiting list in case of cancellations.
All programs are free.
Admission to the gardens is free and open to all, dawn to dusk, year- round. All programs include a tour of the Botanical Gardens and greenhouses, but not the museum. If you wish to schedule a museum tour for the same day, you may call the museum at 586-2612 to make those arrangements. All programs are available at the Mabery Gelvin Botanical Gardens in Lake of the Woods County Park, Mahomet, Illinois, or at other locations by arrangements. Programs are limited to a maximum of 30 students.