EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Sherman Library & Gardens' educational programs are an integral part of advancing the mission to provide people of all ages and backgrounds with an opportunity to discover and engage with horticulture, regional history, and the arts. This was possible using the expertise of staff, strength of collections and unique campus.

Education Key Performance Indicators

9,018 people participated in 387 education events

2,310 guests took a guided tour

4,033

21 learners participated in a class schools took a field trip to the gardens

85

2 special events enjoyed by families interns kickstarted a career in horticulture

22 lectures were attended

This year, as well as a marked increase in attendance at all education programs, there were three key areas of growth:

Significant growth in field trip attendance as the scholarship and bus subsidy program attracted schools from diverse socioeconomic areas within Orange County.

Expansion of Docent-on-Duty program to the research library, staffed through new docent recruitment and training.

Increased diversity among guests, staff, volunteers, and cultural traditions represented through the program.