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For more information about field trips and outreach programs, please contact Shannon Burgess, Education Coordinator at sburgess@boktower.org or call us at 863.734.1221.

Building on more than 80 years of excellence, Bok Tower Gardens provides authentic and engaging educational experiences. The mission of the Education Department is to connect and engage learners of all ages in quality programming that creates appreciation, knowledge and awareness of the environment, art, history and culture. All programming and field trips meet Florida Sunshine State Standards, FCAT and Polk County Learning Maps benchmarks. Designed to be an extension of your classroom, programs include our Tools for Teachers Curriculum Guide to use before and after your field trip experience.

Bok Tower Gardens aims to provide five core education values through its Education Department offerings:

• Authentic, Engaging Experiences
• Academic Excellence, Integrity & Respect
• Accessibility for All Audiences
• Advocacy of Relevant Education
• Alliance of Collaborative Partnerships

Download our Tools for Teachers: Grades K-2 or Grades 3-5