Getting youth groups into the garden is a great way to generate enthusiasm for caring for the environment, get involved in the community, and explore growing and eating healthy food. We encourage youth of all kinds to explore the Wasatch Community Gardens' Campus through a guided tour and hands-on activities led by our knowledgeable youth educators!
Group Visits are a great option for:
- Middle and High School Students
- Afterschool Groups
- Youth social service groups
- Homeschool Groups
- Church, Scouts, or other youth groups
Frequently Asked Questions About Group Visits
Where do Group Visits take place?
Most programming is done on our main WCG Campus. If your group has a garden site, chat with us about options for our educators to come to you.
What's included in a Group Visit?
The workshops are each two hours long and include a garden tour, a healthy snack, and a seasonal, garden-based activity.
When do you do Group Visits?
Our group visits are offered April through October.
How many students are included in each Group Visit?
Group visits are limited to 35 students. If your group is more than 35 students, you will need to book two visit sessions.
What do students learn on Group Visits?
We offer four different group visit programs that can be tailored to your participants’ age levels and learning needs.
- Down in the Dirt - soil health, composting, garden ecology, recycling
- All About Bugs - insects, pollinators, biodiversity
- Garden Chefs - nutrition, health, local food systems
- Food Is Culture - emphasis on cultural significance of food and indigenous growing traditions
We can also incorporate a service element into a group visit.
What is the cost for Group Visits?
There is a $100 fee for group visits of up to 12 students (additional $3/student fee for larger groups). If your group has concerns or questions about the fee, please contact our Youth Education Manager, Olivia Shively, at
To request a group visit and see our availability, complete our Group Visit request form. To discuss your group’s garden visit, including scheduling, activities, and cost, or for general questions about the program, please email Olivia Shively, Youth Education Manager at