Teacher Professional Learning
After-School Professional Development Program “P” In‑Service Course/NYC Public Schools
What Did a Plant Ever Do for You?
3 “P” Credit Course*
Are you interested in learning about the fascinating world of plants? Explore the beautiful gardens and collections at 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.
In-person classes run 4–6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. An additional 15 hours of asynchronous work will be assigned. Fee includes curriculum materials and resources, plants and potting-up supplies, and access to the Garden.
Pre-K–12 Teachers
Fee: $250; there is a 4.5% registration fee for all courses.
Date: 12 in-person sessions; February 26–May 21, 2025 (no class on April 16)
For questions, please contact us at teachereducation@bbg.org.
*3 “P” credits available for an additional $125 fee through the After School Professional Development Program. You must register both for the class through BBG and for the credit through ASPDP.
Register with ASPDP to receive “P” credits
Seasonal Scholarships Available—The City Gardens Club of New York City
Customized Professional Learning Workshops
Are you interested in developing a program tailored to support your staff’s professional goals or helping educators learn how to integrate plants and the beautiful collections of the Garden to support student learning?
Contact the Garden to explore the suggested workshop topics below or collaborate to create your own unique experience!
- Kitchen Botany: Plants We Eat
- Trees and Plants of Little Caribbean
- Nature for Early Learners
- Exploring Plant Adaptations
- Sensory Learning in the Garden
- Exploring Native Plant Communities
- Food and Social Justice
- Agriculture and our Food System
- Urban Environmental Sustainability
To arrange a customized workshop, please complete the Professional Development Workshop Request Form and we will contact you within 3–5 business days.
Request a Professional Development Workshop
For more information, contact us at teachereducation@bbg.org.