Longwood Gardens

a CILC Content Provider

One of the world's great gardens, Longwood's story is one of legacy, innovation, and stewardship. Our Gardens are a living expression of all that our founder, Pierre S. du Pont, found inspiring, meaningful, and beautiful. From the intricate fountain systems to the meticulous gardens to the architectural grandeur, awe-inspiring discoveries await at every turn.

Longwood Gardens provides curriculum-based lessons taught by our talented Educators. Lessons include activities for students to complete as they explore our beautiful Gardens.

Visit our Virtual Programs Resources page to learn more about our offerings.

2025-2026

2024-2025

2023-2024

2022-2023

2021-2022

2020-2021

2019-2020

2018-2019

Honorable Mention

2017-2018

2015-2016

Programs by Longwood Gardens

FREE - A Plant's Life

Explore the life cycle of a plant from seed to flower. Tour behind-the-scenes at Longwood and discover how our horticulturalists prepare our spectacular displays. Interact with an Educator and explore a plant's life through video, images, and...

FREE - Carnivorous Plants

Journey into the secret world of carnivorous plants. Discover the unique methods by which these amazing organisms capture food to continue their survival. This program is for students in Grades 1-5.

FREE - Desert Plant Adaptations

Travel through Longwood’s Conservatory and get an up-close look at our desert plants. Identify characteristics of the desert climate and how plants have adapted to survive. Interact with an Educator and explore these amazing adaptations through...

FREE - Green Careers

Do you have an interest in the arts, plants, skilled trades, research, or working with people? Explore Green Careers! Go behind the scenes at one of the world’s great gardens and meet the professionals who help it thrive. Explore potential career...

FREE - Operation Pollination

Discover the connection of living systems and investigate why and how flowering plants have developed with their pollinator partners. Gain an appreciation of this delicate relationship by identifying adaptations of plants and pollinators. Interact...

FREE - Plant Survival

Interact with an educator as you explore & desert and tropical plant survival adaptations through video and images with focus on live plants during this curriculum-based lesson. This program is for students in Grades 6-12.

FREE - Tropical Plant Adaptations

Travel through Longwood’s Conservatory and get an up-close look at our tropical plants. Identify characteristics of the tropical climate and how plants have adapted to survive. Interact with an Educator and explore these amazing adaptations...

Type of Organization

Arts/Cultural/Museum

Contact

Alycia Nieves-Bushek virtualprograms@longwoodgardens.org
409 Conservatory Road
Kennett Square PA 19348
610-388-5217
United States

https://longwoodgardens.org/

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Longwood Gardens cover:

Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Language Arts/English
Literacy
Problem Solving
Reading
Science
History & Social Studies
STEM
Writing

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials

"Our presenter was wonderful! As young first grade students, I'm not sure at first how much they realized that the person was actually talking to us. Close to the start, she asked students a question and when she said "how about you in the purple shirt?", they were 1000% engaged! It was a wonderful program, engaging, age appropriate and very educational. Thank you for offering this experience!"

"All of the educators in the virtual programs are AMAZING! They are very knowledgeable about the subject area and can relate to the students on any level that they are working on. The variety of strategies for engagement are right on target for keeping them interested the entire time. My students loved the Q & A session at the end. Thank you so much for all that you do to help reach our students across the miles :)

"The presentation kept the students excited and involved the entire time. They loved exploring the gardens virtually, asking questions, and making connections to what we have been learning in class. It felt like we were truly there with you! We are so grateful for the time, effort, and care that went into creating such a meaningful learning experience. It was absolutely fabulous, and my students are still talking about it! Thank you again for inspiring young learners and sharing the beauty of Longwood Gardens with us."