The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden

This 2-acre garden is the largest horticulture project ever undertaken by the Conservatory. Featuring numerous unique, interactive experiences celebrating the Ohio landscape, the Children’s Garden will focus on introducing and connecting children to the natural world, as well as renewing that connection for their parents and caregivers. A selection of Educational Programs is available annually, this year the programs begin on May 1.

The Children’s Garden will support the Conservatory’s outreach and education mission, promoting active learning for all ages, with emphasis on health and the natural sciences.

The Children’s Garden is open year-round, with the exception of various water features which open on May 1 and close in mid-October.

Educational Programs

Discovery Stations | This interactive station offers fun and hands-on, drop-in style programming for kids of all ages. Discovery Stations are available daily from 10am-12pm and explore a different theme each week. The Discovery Station is located at the Learning Pavilion in the Children’s Garden.

Discovery Stations will be available through September 26, 2021.

Discovery Guests | The Ohio Wildlife Center will bring animals to the Learning Pavilion at 11am on June 19, July 17, and August 14.

Nature Storytime | Every Tuesday at 10:30am, enjoy stories that celebrate gardens, art, plants and nature. For ages 3–8 years old who are accompanied by a caregiver.

Nature Storytime will be available through September 21, 2021.

Seasonal Programming and Garden Tour

Nature and Play Activities

Columbus City Schools and Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens have created fun educational activities for families to enjoy. Each is modeled on activities available at the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden at the Conservatory.

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