ART + NATURE TEACHER WORKSHOP | CO-PRESENTED BY CBG & CMA

Investigate the curricular connections between art and nature with Cleveland Botanical Garden and the Cleveland Museum of Art.

This one-day teacher workshop focuses on the topics of birds, bird adaptations, and the trees and plants they depend on as the inspiration for observation and description. Attendees will acquire classroom skills and strategies that align with the creative and critical thinking goals of both content areas within the PK-12 curriculum. Participants will engage in hands-on experiences that utilize concepts and methods from art and science. We will explore the collections and grounds of the Botanical Garden in the mornings and the Museum of Art in the afternoons. Through this workshop, participants will learn to connect their curricula with the exciting resources available at both institutions.

This event is intended for educators who currently teach students in preschool through high school.

Cost: $100 for a 1-day professional development session, plus a kit of materials to use in your classroom

Instructors:

• Lexi Carter, Associate Director of Education at Cleveland Botanical Garden
• Angela Steve, Manager of School Partnerships at Cleveland Museum of Art 

Dates/Times: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 9am to 4pm

Location: Cleveland Botanical Garden (CBG) and Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA)

Other Information:

• Bring your own lunch each day or plan to purchase from CBG or CMA 
• Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather
• When registering, please be sure to include information about yourself -- this helps us to tailor the experiences to our attendees

Cancellation Policy:

• Changed your mind? Cancel your registration by emailing us at academicprograms@holdenfg.org by 5pm on Monday, June 22 for a full refund.
• Something came up? Cancel after 5pm Monday June 22 but on/beforeTuesday July 14: Receive a $25 refund. (The cost of materials is nonrefundable after 5pm on June 22.) 
• Late cancellation: Cancel on or after Wednesday, July 15: unfortunately, no refund can be issued. You may pick up your materials at CBG through August 12.
• No-show policy: Registrants who are not present during the workshop will not receive a refund.
• CMA & CBG reserve the right to cancel the workshop in the event of low registration or severe emergency. Full refunds will be issued if the organizer must cancel the workshop.