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Education Programs at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden includes drop-in programs with activities, crafts, stories, and other hands-on ways to learn about plants, wildlife, and the environment. It also offers child and family programs, free educational activities, and scout programs that may be tailored to a group’s interests and needs.
Programs
- Education Programs — Programs are available for garden enthusiasts of all ages and provide insights about gardening and the natural world from experienced educators.
- Drop-In Programs — Drop-in programs are included in the price of admission and offer visitors of all ages ways to learn about plants, wildlife and the environment through fun activities, crafts, stories and more.
- Child & Family Programs — Family-friendly programs for parents and kids to build connections with nature and plant seeds of curiosity and promote lifelong learning.
- Free Educational Activities — Available for free to help visitors learn more about the natural world while exploring the Garden.
- Scout Programs — Programs for Scout groups that may be tailored to a group's interests and needs.
About the provider
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden says its mission is to inspire people to value plants, garden design, and the natural world by cultivating plant collections of the Allegheny Plateau and temperate regions, creating display gardens, conducting educational programs, and conserving the environment.
Most events and programs require registration, please read details carefully. Drop-in programs are included in the price of admission, which is always free for members. Some programs are sold out or members & volunteers only, as shown in the program listings.
Last updated October 25, 2026.
Is this your business? There is no cost, but you will be asked to sign up or log in.