Growing through Learning at The Gardens
The Gardens at SIUE is a beautiful academic resource, offering unique learning tools for exploring art, history, conservation and much more.
The Gardens collaborates with many campus and community groups to provide and support a variety of nature-based opportunities for visitors.
Community Connections
The Gardens at SIUE welcomes all visiting groups. Classroom groups are especially welcome. Contact us for assistance in organizing a visit. Girl and Boy Scout troops are also welcome to visit from an after-school or summer program. We can assist troop leaders in setting up Eagle Scout and Gold Award projects.
Group tours can be arranged by contacting thegardens@siue.edu.
Children and Family
- The Gardens at SIUE is a beautiful place to enjoy with children. Each season brings something new, and we encourage families to explore the many areas of The Gardens.
- Climb wooden structures in our Family Garden.
- Play our unique outdoor xylophone.
- Discover a fabulous stone circle in the Council Ring.
- Tromp over the Turtle Pond Bridge.
- Take cover in the Water Stone sculpture which offers shade in the summer and can be a wondrous snow fort in the winter.
Self-Guided Opportunities
The Gardens’ meandering .5 mile walking path takes visitors through a variety of manicured gardens and natural areas. There is much to explore!
