These trips are hosted for every student enrolled in the Clarke County School District at their respective grade level.
Seventh Grade
Partnered by and hosted at the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and UGArden Student Farm
In this trip, 7th grade students learn about urban farming through composting and beekeeping activities, and they will participate in vegetable taste tests at the UGArden, UGA’s student-led organic garden. Then, they will conduct science experiments to explore forest ecosystems as they hike through the State Botanical Garden of Georgia.
Eighth Grade
Partnered by the UGA Department of History and hosted at Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries
Students will explore Georgia history as they tour the exhibits at the Richard B. Russell Special Collections Libraries, participate in a walking tour of UGA’s North Campus, and view historical media footage at the library.