Art & Nature: Developing Creativity and Critical Thinking through Observation

A teacher workshop co-sponsored by Cleveland Botanical Garden and Cleveland Museum of Art

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Teachers
Cost $100

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 in 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 Art Museum 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 (includes a kit of materials to use in your classroom)
Instructors: Lexi Carter, Associate Director of Education at Cleveland Botanical Garden and Angela Steve, Manager of School Partnerships at Cleveland Museum of Art
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 9am to 4pm
Location: Cleveland Botanical Garden and Cleveland Museum of Art

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