UT Gardens - The State Botanical Garden of Tennessee

Campers will practice observation, create nature journals, and will learn to read natures signs as they gain a better understanding and appreciation of the world around them. Well explore the relationship between plants, animals, people, weather, and geology, how these things work together to make nature.

Campers will explore all the big and small animals that make their home in UT Gardens. Well learn about habitats, conservation, animal life cycles, and how everyone can contribute to healthy ecosystems for plants, animals, and people.

This week campers will learn all about sustainable living. Theyll create models of floating wetlands, learn about green roofs, and even propagate houseplants. Through STEAM, we will engage in hands-on exploration of various sustainable, research-based practices for a greener tomorrow.

Campers will learn about native flora and fauna as well as geology and geography in the state of Tennessee. We have examples of Tennessee plants, wildlife, and ecosystems throughout the gardens for campers to explore, in addition to the Tennessee River right next door.

Plant scientists study everything from how we grow food to how we can improve soccer fields. In the UT Gardens living laboratory, campers will investigate and experiment with the natural world around them.

Marvel at the Gardens magic during fantasy camp. Campers will learn about fairy and gnome habitats, light, color, and sounds in nature. In the natural world, well find inspiration and materials for stories, music, jewelry, and art.

Create artwork using natural materials, inspired by nature, and in nature during Nature Art Camp. A garden is a world of life, color, light, air, and sound; this week campers will gain inspiration and materials from nature. Well also explore soil science and art with clay.

Campers will have fun harvesting items from UT Gardens and will have the opportunity to craft fun snacks from the garden. This week is a great chance for campers to learn more about where their food comes from and how they can connect with their food systems. Also learn some ways to use plants besides eating them, and all the critters that we need to get food from plants.