CGC scholarship: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Grant

CGC scholarship: Brooklyn Botanic Garden Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The City Garden Clubs of New York
Amount: US $375
Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Summary

The CGC scholarship provides Pre-K to grade 12 teachers with an opportunity to explore the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and gain insights into the role of plants in our ecosystem. Participants will engage in hands-on learning about plant biology and their interactions within diverse environments. The scholarship covers course fees and essential materials, promoting authentic learning experiences that teachers can implement in their classrooms.

Overview

What Did a Plant Ever Do for You? Explore the beautiful gardens and collections at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and gain an understanding of the value of plants in natural and human history. Through an inquiry-based approach, we will discover how plants are built, how they work, and how they interact with the living and nonliving components of the diverse environments they inhabit. Emphasis is placed on experiential, authentic learning that participants can readily bring back to their classrooms. Fee includes curriculum materials and resources, plant and potting-up supplies, and access to the Garden. The CGC scholarship for this Brooklyn Botanic Garden program covers the $250 fees for the course and all necessary materials, as well as the $125 fee for the “P” in-service credits. You must register for both the class through BBG and the P credits through ASPDP.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Pre-K to grade 12 teachers.