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Cultivate

Cultivate: Growing STEM Educators

Cultivate, STEM professional development sessions at Huntsville Botanical Garden for K-6 teachers!

Are you a little unsure of how to incorporate STEM lessons in your classes? Do you need solid resources, hands-on lessons and advice from professional educators to give you a boost of confidence in teaching STEM lessons? Then look no further than Cultivate. 

We will present ideas rooted in plant science for STEM lessons in a 5E Lesson Plan. All activities are linked to the Alabama Course of Study: Science standards and learning progressions. In addition to new enthusiasm and confidence for teaching STEM lessons, participants will leave with curriculum, a bin of STEM resources and a certificate for three PD credit hours.

Receive 90% off with Scholarship

Submit a scholarship application.

Receive 90% off the cost of tuition by completing and submitting the scholarship application! A member of the Huntsville Botanical Garden team will contact you with registration information within 2-3 business days after receiving your application.

This program is valued at $100.

Register for Cultivate Sessions

Hands-on, plant science-based lessons designed to inspire your students.

To register, find the appropriate grade level and click on the date of session you want to attend.

Cultivate sessions take place here at the Garden. Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook and pen. Don’t forget your cell phone for taking photos! Dress comfortably for the weather because we will walk through the Garden. Additional details are provided to all registered participants via email a few days before each scheduled session.

Please email Karen Colvin at kcolvin@hsvbg.org if you have any questions. 

Spring 2025

Session Dates Coming Soon!

Cultivate: On The Road

Bringing STEM to your campus!

In addition to our Cultivate sessions at the Garden, we’re excited to bring Cultivate directly to school administrators and teachers at their campuses! This program is available for professional development days or during faculty meetings—and best of all, it’s completely FREE to book!

Our on-the-road program offers hands-on STEM activities that focus on plant science and conservation, along with a curriculum that teachers can easily implement in their classrooms. Plus, we’ll lead a walking tour of the natural environment around your campus to inspire even more learning.

Contact Sarah Parsons at sparsons@hsvbg.org or 256-830-4447 ext. 270 to schedule your preferred date.

Funding for this program is provided by the State of Alabama Legislature with additional support from The Daniel Foundation of Alabama, BAE Systems, the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Alabama, and other philanthropic assistance.