The first heralds of spring appear not in towering trees but on the forest floor--small, delicate plants known as spring ephemerals.

Educational field trip program at San Diego Botanic Garden. Each pass includes up to 30 students and 6 adults. Multiple entry times available: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:30 AM. Book up to 2 passes per entry time. Must book at least 2 weeks in advance. Title I schools can apply for SDBG Scholarships. Refund policy: full refund if cancelled more than one week prior, 50% refund within one week, no refund for no-shows. Transportation options include bus(es), multiple cars, or combination.

Celebrate the first day of spring with STEM in Bloom, an all-day program where young scientists and engineers explore the science of the changing seasons, plant growth, balance in nature, and the engineering marvels inspired by springtime. Students will engage in hands-on, project-based lessons that combine environmental science, engineering design, and creative technology. Through these activities, learners will investigate how sunlight, temperature, and ecosystems change during spring, build models that mimic natural systems, and design innovative ways to protect and celebrate our planet. Classes are nonrefundable, but rescheduling is available for missed classes.

This is a hands-on gardening program that connects students to science, creativity, environmental stewardship. Students will explore plant life cycles, sustainability, and regional planting knowledge. Projects include: Seedling Creation - Monitoring growth conditions, journaling changes, comparing crop types; Learning Planting Seasons - Crop calendars, warm vs. cool weather plants; Papermaking with Garden Vegetables - Using garden scraps to make decorative, textured paper. All programs include a meaningful take-home component. Each day runs from 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM with a student showcase on Friday starting around 1:30 PM. Lunch program available at no additional cost. Before care ($10/day, 7:30-8:30 AM) and after care ($20/day, 3-5 PM) available. Scholarships available on tiered system based on family need.

About 120 azalea varieties being sold for club programs and scholarships for NC State Horticulture students. Traditional single bloom evergreen azaleas from 2' to 10' tall. Deciduous or native scented azaleas. Multi-blooming Encores and Perfecto Mundos. Some native plants. 9am-6pm (Closed Sunday March 29, 2026).

Featuring incredible orchid displays from local and regional vendors and growers, the 37th annual Greater Omaha Orchid Society's Orchid Show and Sale is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Whether you are an orchid enthusiast or just want to enjoy the effects of bright and fragrant florals at the end of winter, you will have the opportunity to see prime orchid specimens up close, ask experts about orchid care, and purchase your own plant from some of the best growers in the region. Prize-winning orchids are juried by experienced orchid judges sanctioned by the American Orchid Society. Runs March 28-29, 2026, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days.

This is a horticulture intensive tour focusing on plant identification, use and culture. The tour will cover scientific names, distinctive traits, phenology, seasonal interest, distinguishing look-alike plants and practicing using various resources for identification. Meet at the Bright Hall Circle Flagpole. A monthly themed educational experience.

Part of MDC's Monthly Public Lecture Series. Lecture will be held from 6-8 p.m. in the Learning Lab focusing on the native yaupon plant and its uses.

Educational field trip program at San Diego Botanic Garden. Each pass includes up to 30 students and 6 adults. Groups can purchase multiple passes or add additional tickets via General Admission. Must book at least 2 weeks in advance. Up to 2 passes per entry time. Payment options include credit card or check with refundable deposit. Refund policy: full refund if cancelled more than one week prior, 50% refund within one week, no refund for no-shows. Title I schools can apply for SDBG Scholarship for admission and/or transportation fees.

Explore your artistic roots. Touch, explore, play, and paint with all the parts of a plant and discover what each part does. Multiple sections available: June 15-19 (9am-noon), July 6-10 (12:30-3:30pm), July 20-24 (9am-noon). Children must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026, and fully potty-trained.

Explore your artistic roots. Touch, explore, play, and paint with all the parts of a plant and discover what each part does. Multiple sections available: Section A: June 15-19 (9:00 a.m. to noon), Section B: July 6-10 (12:30-3:30 p.m.), Section C: July 20-24 (9:00 a.m. to noon). For children in prekindergarten (must be 4 years old by September 1, 2026, and fully potty-trained).