From raindrops to rivers, water shapes our world. Students will explore the water cycle, learn how plants move water, and discover why wetlands are vital. Activities include building a simple water cycle model. Offered on January 13 & 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration About Nature Academy Explore the wonders of science […]
From raindrops to rivers, water shapes our world. Students will explore the water cycle, learn how plants move water, and discover why wetlands are vital. Activities include building a simple water cycle model. Offered on January 13 & 14, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration About Nature Academy Explore the wonders of science […]
Nature loves patterns! Students will investigate leaf shapes, flower parts, and branching patterns to see how plants are beautifully organized. We'll create art inspired by patterns in nature while learning about plant structures and functions. Offered on February 10 & 11, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration About Nature Academy Explore the wonders […]
Nature loves patterns! Students will investigate leaf shapes, flower parts, and branching patterns to see how plants are beautifully organized. We'll create art inspired by patterns in nature while learning about plant structures and functions. Offered on February 10 & 11, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration About Nature Academy Explore the wonders […]
Spring is coming alive! Students will study seasonal plant changes, learn about plant life cycles, and identify early signs of spring around the garden. We’ll plant spring seeds and start a garden observation journal. Offered on March 10 & 11, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration About Nature Academy Explore the wonders of […]
Spring is coming alive! Students will study seasonal plant changes, learn about plant life cycles, and identify early signs of spring around the garden. We’ll plant spring seeds and start a garden observation journal. Offered on March 10 & 11, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration About Nature Academy Explore the wonders of […]
Why are some plants disappearing? Students will learn about endangered plants, habitat conservation, and how we can help protect biodiversity. We'll take a conservation walk through the garden and brainstorm ways to be good stewards of nature. Offered on April 14 & 15, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration About Nature Academy Explore […]
Why are some plants disappearing? Students will learn about endangered plants, habitat conservation, and how we can help protect biodiversity. We'll take a conservation walk through the garden and brainstorm ways to be good stewards of nature. Offered on April 14 & 15, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration About Nature Academy Explore […]
Pull on your boots and head to the stream! Young explorers will search for macroinvertebrates—tiny water creatures that help scientists understand stream health. Through hands-on investigation, participants will discover how clean water supports life both in and around the Garden. Ages: 6–12; Groups divided into 6-8 and 9-12 year olds.Program: Nature AcademyLocation: Huntsville Botanical Garden […]
Pull on your boots and head to the stream! Young explorers will search for macroinvertebrates—tiny water creatures that help scientists understand stream health. Through hands-on investigation, participants will discover how clean water supports life both in and around the Garden. Ages: 6–12; Groups divided into 6-8 and 9-12 year olds.Program: Nature AcademyLocation: Huntsville Botanical Garden […]
Discover the beauty of nature through art, patterns, color, and design. After exploring our immersive Nature Unframed exhibit, participants will investigate how the natural world inspires creativity. Drawing on observations from the Garden, they will create their own nature-inspired artwork using shapes, textures, and patterns found in the environment. Ages: 6–12; Groups divided into 6-8 […]
Discover the beauty of nature through art, patterns, color, and design. After exploring our immersive Nature Unframed exhibit, participants will investigate how the natural world inspires creativity. Drawing on observations from the Garden, they will create their own nature-inspired artwork using shapes, textures, and patterns found in the environment. Ages: 6–12; Groups divided into 6-8 […]