And God said, “Let the earth sprout vegetation, plant yielding seed, and fruit trees bearing fruit in which is their seed, each according to its kind, on the earth.” (Genesis 1:11, ESV)
God created a wide variety of plants to produce after their kind. Explore Botany at the Ark will investigate the beauty and design of the plant kingdom through a behind-the-scenes experience with the horticulture staff at the Ark Encounter green houses.
The Explore Days program is on a four-year rotating schedule. Each Explore Day includes a minimum of three hands-on, interactive sessions. The yearly topics are provided in the schedule below.
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.
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Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | |
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Session 1 | Plant Anatomy and Flower Dissection | Properties of Soil | Monocots & Dicots | Leaf Identification |
Session 2 | Herb Garden Take-Home Specimen: Herb Garden |
Rain Forest Plant Care Take-Home Specimen: Ornamental Bamboo |
Flowering Plant Care Take-Home Specimen: Flowering Plant |
Leafy Plant Take-Home Specimen: Leafy Plant |
Session 3 | Guided Garden Tour & Activity | Guided Garden Tour & Activity | Guided Garden Tour & Activity | Guided Garden Tour & Activity |