ELEMENTARY GRADES ATLANTA BOTANICAL GARDEN TRIP

1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students will be heading on a field trip to The Atlanta Botanical Garden this Wednesday,April 17th!  Students will enjoy a guided tour beginning at 10 am that focuses specifically on plant diversity.  While most plants have similar parts, each species’ vary in function and appearance according to their environment. During this tour, students will discuss plant adaptations as they explore the Outdoor Gardens and the Fuqua Conservatory – particularly the rainforest, desert and southeastern bog gardens.  Afterwards, we’ll head to Piedmont Park to enjoy a picnic lunch in the warm springtime sun and then re-visit the Botanical Garden for some self-guided exploration!