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SUMMARY:Grow & Gather: An Educator’s Day of Discovery Symposium
DESCRIPTION:@ 			\n			\n							 \n\nProfessional Development Program\n\nJoin us for a day-long professional development symposium for STEM educators teaching grades PreK-8. Attendees will have the opportunity to experience the Cultivate program and connect with local community STEM partners.  \nWe are proud to partner with the following local community partners: \n\nAlabama Extension Service 4H\nAlabama Extension Service Mobile STEM Lab\nCook Museum of Natural Science \nEarthscope Environmental Education Department with Huntsville City Schools\nHabitat Learning Lab \nHeather L. Montgomery\, Author\nLand Trust of North Alabama\nLaura W. Carter\, Author\nMissile Defense Agency STEM Outreach\nNorth Alabama Agriplex\nRampUp UAH STEM Field Day\nThe Nature Conservancy\nWater Works Environmental Learning Lab\n\n\nRegistration\nStep 1:Click the button below to apply for our Symposium Scholarship. You’ll find details about the scholarship along with the promo code that gives you 90% off the cost of registration. \n\nApply for Scholarship!\n\nStep 2:Return to this page. Use the scholarship promo code to complete your registration for the Grow & Gather Symposium according to your teaching grade level. \n\nPreK-2nd Grade\n3rd-5th Grade\n6th-8th Grade\n\n\nSymposium Schedule\n\n8:00 – 8:30 a.m. – Welcome\, Agenda/Logistics and Keynote Speaker in the Nichols Arbor\n8:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Cultivate Sessions led by Huntsville Botanical Garden Education Staff (educators will be escorted to their grade-level session location by staff from the Nichols Arbor)\n10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Guided Garden Tour (dress for the day’s weather)\n11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Lunch & Learn in Nichols Arbor (catered taco bar\, available for educators as an add-on purchase during registration; educators may also opt to being their own lunch)\n12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Afternoon Sessions led by Community Partners and Huntsville Botanical Garden Education Staff (location will vary based upon educator’s session selection during registration)\n\n\n\n\n\nBook Club/STEM in Literacy \nMurray Hall\nSchool Gardens \nMorris Middle School(Next door to Huntsville Botanical Garden)\nCook Museum VR Dissection \nNichols Arbor\nNature Journaling \nVolunteer Classroom\n\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon Session Descriptions (Click or tap to view.)\nBook Club/STEM in Literacy– Discover how great books can become powerful STEM learning tools. Participants will explore children’s literature that naturally connects to science\, technology\, engineering\, and mathematics concepts. Through hands-on activities\, discussion\, and lesson examples\, educators will learn strategies for using read-alouds\, informational texts\, and storytelling to spark inquiry\, critical thinking\, and problem-solving while strengthening literacy skills.  \nSchool Gardens– Explore how school gardens can serve as living laboratories that support science learning across grade levels. Participants will tour Morris Middle School’s Habitat Learning Lab and discover how gardens can be used to teach plant life cycles\, ecosystems\, biodiversity\, pollinators\, environmental stewardship\, data collection\, and engineering design. Educators will leave with practical ideas for creating meaningful outdoor learning experiences regardless of garden size.  \nCook Museum VR Dissection– Experience the future of life science instruction through immersive virtual reality dissection. Participants will explore anatomy and physiology using VR technology that allows students to investigate internal structures\, body systems\, and organismal adaptations without the need for preserved specimens. This session demonstrates how emerging technologies can increase engagement\, accessibility\, and scientific understanding while supporting inquiry-based learning.  \nNature Journaling- Slow down\, observe closely\, and deepen scientific understanding through nature journaling. Participants will learn techniques for recording observations\, asking questions\, sketching specimens\, collecting data\, and reflecting on natural phenomena. Nature journaling integrates science\, literacy\, art\, and mindfulness while helping students develop observation skills and a stronger connection to the natural world. \n\n\n\n1:20 – 2:00 p.m. – Transition to Field Trip Location (*Participants will transport themselves to the location.)\n2:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Field Trips\n\n\n\n\n\nOrion Amphitheater: Behind-The-Scenes Sustainability Efforts\nNational Weather Service\n\n\n\n\n\nField Trip Descriptions (Click or tap to view.) \nOrion Amphitheater: Behind the Scenes Sustainability Efforts– Go behind the scenes at the Orion Amphitheater to explore how sustainability practices are incorporated into a large public venue. Participants will learn about environmental stewardship through real-world examples such as native landscaping\, stormwater management\, waste reduction\, energy conservation\, pollinator habitats\, and sustainable site design. This tour will highlight how science\, engineering\, and environmental planning work together to reduce human impact while creating beautiful and functional community spaces. \nNational Weather Service– Step inside the National Weather Service to discover how meteorologists collect data\, monitor weather conditions\, and communicate forecasts that help keep communities safe. Participants will learn about weather instruments\, radar technology\, forecasting models\, severe weather monitoring\, and careers in meteorology. This field experience will demonstrate how scientific observations\, data analysis\, and technology are used to understand and predict Earth’s changing weather patterns.  \n\n\n\nSee Cultivate in Action!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n				\n			\n \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						 \n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/grow-gather-an-educators-day-of-discovery-symposium/
LOCATION:Huntsville Botanical Garden\, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Education
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SUMMARY:Girl Scout Campout in the Garden
DESCRIPTION:@ 			\n			\n							 \n\n\nRegister Here! \n\nSeptember 12-13\n\nSpend a night under the stars at the Garden with your troop. This special campout is designed for Girl Scouts in Alabama and offers opportunities to complete badge requirements for multiple levels. \nEnjoy a fun-filled evening that includes badge activities\, a guided night hike\, dinner\, s’mores by the fire\, and breakfast the next morning. \nPlease note: Some badges may require additional work before or after the event. Badges are not provided by the Garden \n\nEvent Highlights\n\nBadge-earning activities\nGuided night hike through the Garden\nHot dog dinner\nS’mores over the fire\nOvernight camping experience with your troop\n\n\nAdult Chaperone Requirements\n\nA minimum of 2 Leaders/Adults is required for every 10 Girl Scouts.\nA minimum of 1 Leader/Adult is required for every 5 Girl Scouts.\n\n\nWhat To Bring\nPlease bring: \n\nBug spray\nRefillable water bottles\nFlashlights\nTent\nSleeping bags\nPillows\nLawn chairs\n\n\nSchedule\nPlease note the schedule changes from previous campouts. Dinner is staggered by levels. \nSaturday Afternoon/Evening \n\n\n\n\nTime\nDaisies\nBrownies\nJuniors\nCadettes +\n\n\n\n\n3:30-4:30 PM\nTent Setup\nTent Setup\nTent Setup\nTent Setup\n\n\n4:30-5:15 PM\nBadge Activities\nDinner\nJournaling\nBadge Activities\n\n\n5:15-6:00 PM\nDinner\nBadge Activities\nBadge Activities\nBadge Activities\n\n\n6:00-6:45 PM\nBadge Activities\nBadge Activities\nDinner\nJournaling\n\n\n6:45-7:30 PM\nJournaling\nJournaling\nBadge Activities\nDinner\n\n\n7:30-8:00 PM\nNight Hike\nNight Hike\nS’mores\nS’mores\n\n\n8:00-8:30 PM\nS’mores\nS’mores\nNight Hike\nNight Hike\n\n\n8:30-9:00 PM\nQuiet Time\nQuiet Time\nQuiet Time\nQuiet Time\n\n\n9:30 PM\nLights Out\nLights Out\nLights Out\nLights Out\n\n\n\n\nSunday Morning \n\n\n\n\nTime\nAll Levels\n\n\n\n\n6:30-7:30 AM\nBreakfast\n\n\n7:30-8:30 AM\nPack Up\n\n\n8:30 AM\nDepart\n\n\n\n\n\nPricing\n\n\n\n\nIndividual Girl Scout\n$25\n\n\nIndividual Adult\n$25\n\n\nGroup of 5\n$100\n\n\nGroup of 10\n$200\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here! \nSelect the Spring / Fall Campout date you wish to attend. \n\nApril 18-19\nSeptember 12-13\n\n\nBadge Information\nBadge requirements will be completed during the event where applicable. \nPlease note: \n\nSome badge requirements may need to be completed before or after the event.\nBadges are not included and will not be provided by the Garden.\n\n\n\nQuestions?\nPlease contact Misty Hertzig at mhertzig@hsvbg.org with any questions. \n\n\n		\n\n\n\n				\n			\n \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						 \n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/girl-scout-campout-in-the-garden-2/
LOCATION:Huntsville Botanical Garden\, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth Education
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SUMMARY:Member Exclusive: Early Access Tuesdays
DESCRIPTION:@ 			\n			\n							 \n\n\nGarden Member Exclusive \nStart your Tuesday mornings surrounded by the peaceful beauty of the Garden. From May through October\, Garden Members enjoy exclusive\, early access to the Garden every Tuesday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. — perfect for a quiet stroll\, birdwatching\, or simply soaking in the serenity before the day begins. \nNo reservation required\, just check in at the Admissions desk.  \nNot a Garden Member yet? Join today to connect with nature\, enjoy exclusive perks like Early Access Tuesdays\, and save on events\, shopping\, and dining at the Garden. \n\n\n		\n\n\n\n				\n			\n \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						 \n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/member-exclusive-early-access-tuesdays-46/
LOCATION:Huntsville Botanical Garden\, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Members Only
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SUMMARY:Nature Academy · Nature Unframed
DESCRIPTION:@ 			\n			\n							 \n\n\nDiscover the beauty of nature through art\, patterns\, color\, and design. After exploring our immersive Nature Unframed exhibit\, participants will investigate how the natural world inspires creativity. Drawing on observations from the Garden\, they will create their own nature-inspired artwork using shapes\, textures\, and patterns found in the environment. \nAges: 6–12; Groups divided into 6-8 and 9-12 year olds.Program: Nature AcademyLocation: Huntsville Botanical Garden \n\nRegistration\nChoose the age group and date you’d like to attend to register. \n\n\nTuesday\, September 15\, 2026 \n\n\nRegister online!\nEmail education@hsvbg.org with questions.\n\n\n6-8 year olds\n9-12 year olds\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 2026 \n\n\nRegister online!\nEmail education@hsvbg.org with questions.\n\n\n6-8 year olds\n9-12 year olds\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n				\n			\n \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						 \n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/nature-academy-%c2%b7-nature-unframed/
LOCATION:Huntsville Botanical Garden\, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Academy,Youth Education
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SUMMARY:Nature Academy · Nature Unframed
DESCRIPTION:@ 			\n			\n							 \n\n\nDiscover the beauty of nature through art\, patterns\, color\, and design. After exploring our immersive Nature Unframed exhibit\, participants will investigate how the natural world inspires creativity. Drawing on observations from the Garden\, they will create their own nature-inspired artwork using shapes\, textures\, and patterns found in the environment. \nAges: 6–12; Groups divided into 6-8 and 9-12 year olds.Program: Nature AcademyLocation: Huntsville Botanical Garden \n\nRegistration\nChoose the age group and date you’d like to attend to register. \n\n\nTuesday\, September 15\, 2026 \n\n\nRegister online!\nEmail education@hsvbg.org with questions.\n\n\n6-8 year olds\n9-12 year olds\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 16\, 2026 \n\n\nRegister online!\nEmail education@hsvbg.org with questions.\n\n\n6-8 year olds\n9-12 year olds\n\n\n\n\n\n\n		\n\n\n\n				\n			\n \n\n\n\n\n\n						\n							Add to calendar						 \n\n\n\n									\n										Google Calendar									\n								\n\n									\n										iCalendar									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook 365									\n								\n\n									\n										Outlook Live
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/nature-academy-%c2%b7-nature-unframed-2/
LOCATION:Huntsville Botanical Garden\, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave SW\, Huntsville\, AL\, 35805\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature Academy,Youth Education
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