Hands-on learning projects
for families & educators

Learning about wildflowers can be a unique and fun way for children to experience the natural world around them while exploring Florida’s “sense of place.” Wildflowers are all around us and usually within an arm’s reach to observe and appreciate. And each flower has its own story to tell!

These links offer fun and educational projects using wildflowers in the backyard and in nature.

• Growing Ideas Classroom Projects The National Gardening Association's kidsgardening.com provides a wealth of hands-on science based projects.
• The Native Plant Coloring Book from the Florida Native Plant Society teaches the relationship of plants to birds and butterflies.
• The Native Wildflower Coloring Book from the Florida Department of Agriculture features a wide variety of wildflower species.
• Junior Master Gardener Program – Texas A&M Horticulture Program
• Wildlife Lesson Plans compliments of the National Wildlife Foundation
• Audubon Society Educators Lounge provides a wealth or nature oriented resources for teachers.
• The US Forest Service hosts a Just for Kids page with projects for celebrating wildflowers.
• Georgia's Native Plant Society provides a listing of resources and organizations that are involved with educating children about nature, the environment, ecology, and gardening.