Self-Directed Visits
Explore the Gardens with your students at your own pace. Teachers are welcome to bring their own activities and lessons to aid in the field trip experience.
Hudson Gardens is an exciting place to explore and learn. We’re proud to facilitate immersive educational experiences that give students the opportunity to connect with the natural world.
Guided Programs
Enhance the field trip experience by exploring Hudson Gardens with one of our knowledgeable guides!
Independent Mobile Learning (Coming Soon)
Experience our digital, self-guided field trips which link you to educational videos, onsite activities, games, and more from your smart phone.
Explore the Gardens with your students at your own pace. Teachers are welcome to bring their own activities and lessons to aid in the field trip experience.
Tuesday–Friday, year-round.
Varies; Visits typically last 1–2 hours.
Maximum of 30 students.
Our knowledgeable guides lead students through Hudson Explorer Pack curriculum by incorporating real world observations, hands-on discovery, interactive activities, and inquiry-based learning to bring Hudson Gardens to life while making learning fun.
Tuesday–Thursday, year-round.
Program takes approximately 1.5 hours to complete.
Maximum of 30 students.
Check back soon for whole new way to experience the gardens using your smart phone! We’re in the process of creating 10 educational stops throughout our gardens where you can scan a QR code and access an entire lesson plan with information, videos, games, poems, songs, and more. In the meantime, enjoy our first prototype lesson.
Suitable for Preschool–Grade 6.
Round up your teammates for an adventure that challenges you to get to know some of the most acrobatic, curious, and beautiful creatures at Hudson Gardens. Follow our clues to identify our favorite birds, and learn fun facts along the way.
A well-planned field trip is a valuable extension of classroom learning and will help you gain the most value out of your time at Hudson Gardens. This guide is designed to help you arrive, plan a meaningful learning experience, and ensure a smooth visit.