There is something for everyone in the garden! Discover programs, publications, videos, and more for connecting with gardens and plants.
Programs
Garden Play is a free, drop-in program for young learners and their caregivers to learn and play in a Smithsonian Garden. Each program is designed to foster appreciation of and connection to the natural world through hands-on activities, story time, and garden walk. Join Smithsonian Gardens as we explore a different garden topic each month!
Why does it feel so good to be in a garden? The latest collaboration between the Smithsonian and USA Today shares the plants, people and stories of Smithsonian Gardens to explore humans’ innate need to connect with living things.
Check out this segment on spring bulbs featuring Common Ground: Our American Garden at the National Museum of American History.
Smithsonian Gardens presents ideas for using sustainable practices when bringing plants into your homes. Learn more about the benefits of having nature indoors.
Educators read a children’s book on Carson’s life, highlight elements of the Smithsonian Gardens Habitat exhibit, and share postage stamps related to these topics.
StoryMaps are maps which tell stories! Through images, videos, and maps, we use StoryMaps to tell immersive stories of Smithsonian Gardens. So far, we have created beautiful tours through our flowering trees, guides, and are excited to keep creating more!
We made these elementary school-style valentines from images of plants in our Living Collection. Send them to your friends and loved ones, or print them out and leave them on their doorstop with a sweet treat for Valentine’s Day!
