The American Horticultural Society (AHS) has a long history of supporting gardening and outdoor learning with children and their families. Maintaining a connection with the natural world helps children develop healthy social skills, enhances school curricula, strengthens family ties, and fosters an understanding and appreciation of the environment and our place within it. Through several national programs such as the National Children and Youth Garden Symposium and the Growing Good Kids Book Awards, and several others, the AHS continues to embrace programs that will take youth gardening into the next millennium.

Here at the AHS’s national headquarters - River Farm in Alexandria - in addition to our Children’s Garden designed specifically for kids and the way they play, explore, and learn, we also offer a variety of educational programs for groups, individuals, and families.  To watch a brief video of kids playing and dancing in the Children’s Garden at River Farm, click here.

The beautiful grounds of River Farm are a perfect destination for school groups, Boy or Girl Scouts, and homeschool groups. Sessions are one hour long, with an SOL relevant lesson, outdoor experience, and hands-on project. Reservations are required, the fee is $5 per child, with a minimum charge of $50.

Please note that we are not booking guided youth program tours for the spring and summer of 2011. If you would like to book a self-guided tour for your group of 5 or more children you must make a reservation by calling (703) 768-5700 x 114. A $2.50/child fee will be collected for the self-guided tour.

7931 East Boulevard Drive - Alexandria VA 22308
(V) 703.768.5700 - Toll Free: 1.800.777.7931
(F) 703.768.8700 - Publications Fax: 703.768.7533

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