And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plants yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” (Genesis 1:11, ESV)
There are over 369,000 flowering plants in the world. God created a wide variety of plants to produce after their kind. Explore Botany will investigate the beauty and design of the plant kingdom through interactive sessions and guided experiences in the museum gardens.
Open to students ages 11 to 18 years of age.
Explore Botany is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Explore Days program is on a four-year rotating schedule. Each Explore Day includes a minimum of four hands-on, interactive sessions. The yearly topics are provided in the schedule below.
Please keep in mind that some of our activities are contingent upon weather.
Availability is limited, so sign up today!
You can find answers to common questions on the Explore Days FAQ page.
Please contact us for more information or if you would like to schedule a private Explore day for your group.
Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 4 | |
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Year 1 | Eukaryote Plant Cells | Plant Anatomy | Herbal Plant Care Take-Home Specimen: Herb Garden |
Guided Garden Activity with Creation Museum Botanical Expert |
Year 2 | Properties of Soil | Properties of Fruit & Seeds | Rain Forest Plant Care Take-Home Specimen: Ornamental Bamboo |
Garden Rain Forest Activity with Creation Museum Botanical Expert |
Year 3 | Monocots & Dicots | Photosynthesis | Flowering Plant Care Take-Home Specimen: Flowering Plant |
Guided Garden Tour with a Creation Museum Botanical Expert |
Year 4 | Leaf Identification | Plant Fingerprints: Stomata | Vegetable Plant Care Take-Home Specimen: Vegetable Plant |
Guided Garden Activity with Creation Museum Botanical Expert |
The Spring 2023 season of Explore will be covering Year 1 topics. The Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 seasons of Explore will be covering Year 2 topics.