Take your students on a trip to Cox Arboretum and Gardens! With 13 acres of rare and endangered trees
Cox Arboretum and Gardens welcomes field trips. Engage students with horticulture, conservation and preservation with a visit to our gardens. Tuesday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM. All trips must be scheduled at least four weeks in advance.
Group Size: Minimum: 10 Maximum: 30
Admission:
Student $9
Teachers accompanying students $Free
Chaperones $9
AGES 3 & UNDER FREE
Payments can be made over the phone with a credit card before the field trip, or a single check 48 hours prior to the field trip.
Due to the historic nature of the gardens, some areas may present challenges to those in wheelchairs, or who have difficulty walking or climbing sloped terrain. Please let the Group Tour Department know if any of your participants will need accommodations.
Weather Policy
Field trips are weather permitting. Education staff will be in touch at least 24 hours before a scheduled trip if a change is necessary. Field trips will be rescheduled as space permits. For weather concerns or cancellations, please email (email)
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Dining
Pre-order gourmet boxed lunches or bring your own picnic lunch to save time and stay on schedule. It’s easy to find a spot on the grounds to picnic or you can take lunch to-go and enjoy on the bus!
Other dining options include the any of our Seasonal or Holiday Tea packages which include afternoon tea.
2 weeks advance notice required.
Group Tours
Cox Arboretum and Gardens welcomes field trips. Engage students with horticulture, conservation and preservation with a visit to our gardens. For more information on school groups and other educational opportunities, please click here
Bus Parking and Drop Off
Please schedule all buses at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure availability by requesting a tour below or contacting (email) directly.
Bus Parking and Drop Off is located outside the front gates the Front gate. Buses are not permitted to enter through the front entrance or to park in general parking. This includes any size.
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