The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden

This new 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.

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.

Please note, all water features in the Children’s Garden are closed for the season and will reopen in Spring 2019.

Educational Offerings

Weekly themes are the basis for drop-in and self-guided nature activities and nature art makerspace. Educational programming in the Children’s Garden runs from April 1, 2019 through October 25, 2019.  All programs are outdoors and may be canceled in inclement weather. The Children’s Garden is open year-round, with the exception of various water features.

Discovery Stations | This interactive station offers fun and hands-on, drop-in style programming for kids of all ages. The station explores a different topic each week related to the weekly theme. The stations will rotate throughout the Children’s Garden and Learning Pavilion. Monday–Sunday, 10am–2pm.

Discovery Backpacks | Enhance your exploration of nature with backpacks filled with activities and tools related to plants, trees, animals and more. Backpacks are free, first come, first serve and can be checked out at the Learning Pavilion.

Discovery Guests | Once a month, on Saturdays, a special guest visits the Children’s Garden for a family-friendly program. Check back here for upcoming special guests.

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

Birthday Parties | Celebrate birthdays at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden. The Children’s Garden, where the natural world meets the magical, is sure to enchant on your child’s special day! Click here to learn more.