Heritage Plantation Of Sandwich Inc

Horticulture - about 60 acres of heritage's 100 acre property are intensely planted. These include our internationally significant collections of specimem trees,rhododendrons, hostas, daylilies and hydrangeas. A maze garden houses our three-season vine collection, a labyrinth, flume fountain, and the mcgraw family garden of the senses appeals to all five senses. Heritage works frequently with partner organizations researching and testing of new horticulture methods. We catalogue our plants and share information with the field online.

School and programs - heritage provides broad educational offerings for formal and informal settings. Over 60,000 children are served in formal and informal settings. For school children, this incluses hidden hollow, the outdoor discovery area and field trips. Family informal learning programs include special theme learning days, festival weeks and special tours for children and families of our exhibits. For adults, a series including behind the scenes tours for auto enthusiasts, hydrangea university and other horticulture related workshops, seminars, lectures, guided tours, and curator-led talks. An internship program provides paid opportunities for 6 horticulture graduate and undergraduate students annually who work with our horticulture professionals. In addition, pre-service teachers do practicums and fulfill other curriculum requirements interning in the hundred acre school.