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To book a program or to find out more information contact us:

Edu@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org
214 428 7476 x 27



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Boy Scouts
We offer scout programs that coincide with Achievement and Elective badge options for younger boy scouts. Older groups may be interested in working on a service project or other group activity at the Gardens. Please contact our education department for more information.
Badge Options
Wolf Cubs
Achievement 6: Start a Collection
Tour Texas Discovery Gardens and learn how we differentiate leaf types. Make a leaf collection to take home.
Elective 13: Birds
Learn about birds, their behavior, and their nests while exploring Texas Discovery Gardens.
Elective 15: Grow Something
Tour Texas Discovery Gardens and their greenhouses. Learn about propagation and start to grow a plant indoors.
Bear Cubs
Achievement 5: Sharing Your World with Wildlife
Discover urban animals and their habitats at Texas Discovery Gardens. Talk to a staff member about conservation and make a poster about your favorite creature.
Elective 12: Nature Craft
Group chooses one of the following:
a. Make Shadow prints of three kinds of leaves.
b. Collect, press, and label 10 kinds of leaves.
c. Collect and label eight kinds of plant seeds.
Webelos
Forester Badge
Learn about local trees and forest plants, the wildlife that interacts with these plants, how these plants gather nutrients and energy, wildfires, tree rings, and urban forestry.
Naturalist Badge
Spend some time with wildlife in an urban habitat and learn about local ecology including bird flyways, poisonous plants and reptiles, wetlands, and the importance of environmental protection and conservation.
Pricing and Booking Information
Program Length: Plan on spending 45 minutes to an hour per program.

Program Cost: $5 per child, with a minimum group rate of $60. One free adult per five children; $1.50 per additional adult.

Texas Discovery Gardens Provides: Garden Educator; craft and educational supplies.

Availability: Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm.

Contact: our Education Department at (214) 428-7476 x 27.


To book a scout program, you must complete the following:
1. Contact our Education Department to set a date and time for your preferred program.
2. Submit a 50% non-refundable deposit.* We accept check, VISA, MasterCard, and/or cash.
3. Booking confirmation will be emailed or faxed to you in the form of a completed invoice.

*remaining fees due upon arrival.

Texas Discovery Gardens at Fair Park • 214 428 7476 • TDG@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org
3601 Martin Luther King, Jr Blvd; Dallas, TX 75210 (physical) • PO Box 152537; Dallas, TX 75315 (mailing)
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