Education... A primary focus of the BGA is to educate young
people about plant and earth science with the goal to
inspire a love of gardening and encourage beneficial
stewardship of the environment.
We Plan to Offer...
Hands on science training for students K-12.
Horticultural training, job experience, and internship
opportunities for high school and college level students.
Research studies on water, soil and plants for college
level biology and horticulture students.
Formal and informal horticultural classes for all
ages and experience levels.
Interactive demonstrations encouraging individuals
to improve their skills and raise horticultural standards
in their neighborhoods.
Current outreach programs... The
BGA sponsors a children's program that teaches 2nd-5th
grade science integrating reading, music, art, and problem
solving. This exciting program is taken into the schools
and focuses on Ohio Academic Content Standards as well
as building a student's positive self image.
Professor Culpepper's Amazing Garden -
An interactive in school proficiency based
program. Culpepper's Amazing Garden program
utilizes music, movement and visual art as
vehicles to help students learn about basic
plant science, reading skills, and improving
self esteem.
More
about the "Amazing Garden" Program >>>
Beech
Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve Botanical Garden Association,
Inc. 11929 Beech St. NE Alliance, Oh 44601 (330) 862-3920 info@bcbgarden.org
A primary focus of the BGA is to educate young
people about plant and earth science with the goal to
inspire a love of gardening and encourage beneficial
stewardship of the environment. 
Beech
Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve