Field Trip Registration

  1. Select your field trip type in the dropdown sections below
  2.  Click through the months of the calendar to see field trip availability; click on the timeslot shown on the calendar to select your field trip date & time.
    • For self-guided field trips, simply click the REGISTER button. You will select your date & time during registration. 
    • You can register for one field trip at a time. 
    • If you do not see an opening, we are fully booked or field trips are unavailable for that date and time.
  3. A new webpage will open for your selected field trip, click the REGISTER HERE button. 
  4. Complete the registration to make selections for your field trip and provide information about your class and school. 
  5. You will receive a confirmation email for each field trip you book. 

If you have questions about field trips, please reach out to us directly at usbgfieldtrips@aoc.gov. Thank you!

Instructor-Led field trips are available September - May during the following days and times: 

WEDNESDAYS

  • Morning, 10 - 11:30 AM 

THURSDAYS

  • Morning, 10 - 11:30 AM 
  • Afternoon, 12:30 - 2 PM 

FRIDAYS

  • Morning, 10 - 11:30 AM 

If you do not see an opening, we are fully booked or field trips are unavailable for that date and time. You can join the waitlist for our Instructor-Led field trips if you do not see your preferred dates.

Please note: all students participating in an Instructor-Led lesson must be of a similar grade level, age range, and/or developmental level. For example, a single lesson cannot be facilitated for both highschoolers and third graders. Please find Family Programs on our programs calendar for programs designed for children of all ages. 

TO REGISTER: Click through the months (September - May) of the calendar below to see field trip availability. Click a green field trip timeslot on the calendar to register.

Virtual field trips are available during the following days and times: 

WEDNESDAYS

  • Morning,  45-min lesson between 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM EST
  • Afternoon, 45-min lesson between 12:15 - 1:30 PM EST

You will choose the start time for your 45-min virtual field trip when you register.

TO REGISTER: Click through the months of the calendar below to see field trip availability. Click a purple field trip timeslot on the calendar to register.

Self-Guided field trips are available during our Conservatory's open hours. 

  • Self-Guided field trips are teacher/chaperone-led and do not involve Garden employees.
  • Our On-Site Activity Resources can provide support your exploration. Printed resource availability is limited, please download and print resources in advance to guarantee one for each student. 
  • Students, regardless of age, must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Given the limited space inside the Conservatory, we recommend that you break into small groups with 1 adult chaperone per every 6-8 students.
  • You will select your date and entry time(s) during registration 
  • Due to limited space inside the Conservatory, we strongly recommend groups over 75 students book multiple trips at staggered times to ensure a richer, less crowded experience. 

Please review our Field Trip Logistics to understand our policies and guidance on chaperones, transportation, food, and more. 

REGISTER FOR A SELF-GUIDED FIELD TRIP