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NYBG At Home for Kids & Families

Plant science, nature observation, gardening, art, recipes, videos, and lesson ideas from the New York Botanical Garden.

Nature & environment · Science · Art & creativity · Parent & educatorAges 3-12Free🌐 1 languages
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About NYBG At Home for Kids & Families

The New York Botanical Garden At Home page gives families virtual programmes, lesson plans, recipes, videos, and hands-on activities. The official collection includes seed germination, clouds, soil, plant science, nature observation, plant art, and seasonal ideas for children and families.

Age and access

This resource is listed for ages 3-12. It is available as Website, Downloadable and is listed as free. The listed language coverage is English.

What stands out

  • Turns gardening and plant science into approachable family activities
  • Combines experiments, observation, art, recipes, and videos
  • Uses the expertise and collections of a major botanical garden
Evaluation detail

How the score is built

Science valueExceptional

Plant science and nature observation are grounded in botanical garden expertise.

Activity varietyExceptional

The hub combines experiments, art, recipes, videos, and lesson plans.

AccessExceptional

The online family collection is free to explore.

For grown-ups

Parent notes

  • The activities span early childhood through older elementary learners; adults should use each activity's own directions and material list.
  • Outdoor and kitchen activities need normal adult supervision and local safety adaptation.
  • Preview checked clean with no cookie popup, ad overlay, broken rendering, or placeholder imagery.
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