Botanical Garden of the Ozarks‘ volunteers reach thousands of students annually through events at the Garden and special outreach programs in local schools. Each spring, more than 2,000 students celebrate Earth Day at the Garden with activities exploring conservation and Earth stewardship. In the fall, students from schools around the Ozarks come to the Garden for Butterfly Days, where they learn about the role of pollinators through hands-on activities. Adult tours of the Garden include a brief history of the Garden as well as highlighting special features in each of the nine themed gardens and the Butterfly House.
Contact the Garden if you are interested in educational programs for your class.
School Tours
You may schedule school tours by calling or e-mailing Judy Smith/Education Coordinator at (phone, e-mail).
School tours are $2 per person, preferably paid from BGO invoice or school PO, a school credit card or school check. If paying in cash, please have one adult pay the full amount to the office volunteer. If you need an invoice, please request in advance.
- Tours last approximately one hour and are led by volunteer guides.
- Preschool groups should have one adult with each child.
- School tours after 3:00 and on weekends are $4 per person.
If you have recommendations for curriculum units that we can develop to support your field trips, please let us know.
Group Visit Guidelines
Adult Group Tour Discount
- $4 per adult for groups of 12 or more off season (November through April) and $6 per person (May through October), with one form of payment
- Payment in advance or on day of visit
- Reservation required for group rate two weeks in advance
Adult Guided Tours
- $2 added to admission fee
- Saturday morning tours will be charged a guide rate of $2 and no admission fee
- Groups of 12 -20 per guide
- Reservation required for guide two weeks in advance
Arkansas Garden Clubs
- One free tour per calendar year
School groups (during the school day)
- $2 per person (students and adults) with one form of payment
- Payment in advance or on day of visit
- One guide per class; limit of 3 classes per visit
- Adults must chaperone school and youth groups
- One adult per 10 students suggested for grades 4-12
- One adult per 7 students suggested for grades K-3
- Reservation required for school rate – two weeks in advance
Preschool Groups (during the school day)
- $2 per person (children and adults) with one form of payment
- Payment in advance or on day of visit
- Adults must chaperone children during visit
- One adult per 2 -3 students for children under 5
- Reservation required for school rate – two weeks in advance
School and Preschool Groups (after 3:00 pm)
- $4 per person (children and adults) with one form of payment
- All other rules apply
School Events (Earth Day, Butterfly Day)
- $4 per student (no fee for teachers, parent chaperones)
- All other rules apply
Email us or phone Judy Smith at (479) 750-2620 x23 to schedule your visit!
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