Plan a Guided Field Trip
SCHEDULING
Registration opens for the 2024-25 school year on August 19, 2024.
- Fall 2024 – Guided Field Trip Season: September 17th through November 15th
- FULLY BOOKED!
- Spring 2025 – Guided Field Trip Season: March 18th through May 16th
- FULLY BOOKED! Self-guided field trip opportunities still available!
NOTE: The Garden is closed on Mondays and state holidays. Guided programs are only available Tuesdays through Fridays during the fall and spring season dates listed above. Consider a self-guided field trip if you would like to visit during the weekend or off-season.
REGISTRATION CLOSED: Guided field trips for the 2024-2025 school year are FULL
GUIDED FIELD TRIP OFFERINGS
Click here to see our guided field trip descriptions.
GROUP SIZE
Maximum group size is 40 students per program. Minimum group size for a guided field trip is 8 students. We cannot accommodate siblings.
NOTE: If you would like to bring more than 40 students for a guided program, you will need to request an additional program on a separate date. We can only accommodate a total of 40 students per day.
CHAPERONES
We require 1 adult (chaperone or teacher) for every 5 students. A maximum of 12 accompanying adults (chaperones and teachers) per program are permitted.
FEES
See field trip descriptions for cost per student. There is no charge for teachers or chaperones.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
In an effort to reach public schools that are most in need, we offer a limited number of partial fee waivers for Title I schools. To request a fee waiver, contact Lauren Greene at lgreene@unc.edu.
PAYMENT
Invoices must be paid before or on your program date. We reserve the right to cancel your program if payment is not received by your program date. We accept cash, check, or credit card. An invoice will be sent in advance of your program with the option to pay with credit card online.
CANCELLATIONS
A minimum one (1) week notice in writing is required for a refund. Groups that do not cancel will be billed the full program(s) fee. To cancel, contact Lauren Greene at lgreene@unc.edu. If your program is cancelled by the Garden or due to weather, we will make every effort to reschedule your group or refund your fee.
WEATHER POLICY
Field trips take place entirely outdoors. Should the forecast look unfavorable for your field trip, staff will contact you the day before your program. We will make every attempt to reschedule but cannot guarantee that a date will be available. If we are not able to reschedule your group, you will receive a full refund.
PREPARING FOR YOUR VISIT
Click below for information on how to prepare your group, student expectations, and more.