Our Programs

  Nelson Mandela Freedon Garden

  The development and construction of the Nelson Mandela Freedom Garden was funded by the Rockefeller   Foundation. The garden design replicates the prison courtyard container garden Nelson Mandela established
  while serving 27 years as a political prisoner opposing the South African system of apartheid.

  Greater Newark Conservancy’s Nelson Mandela program offerings:
  All program lessons correlate to the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards

  Prudential Outdoor Learning Center Field Trips for Groups
  Gardening with Nelson Mandela (skill level grades 5 -12) Visit our Nelson Mandela Freedom Garden during
  this hands-on station based program. Your students will be introduced to the flora and fauna of South Africa,
  the political oppression of apartheid, and of course, Nelson Mandela and the importance of gardening to his life
  during his 27 year imprisonment.

  Professional Development Workshops for Teachers and Adults Provider # 833
  Nelson Mandela Freedom Garden (grades 5-12) This workshop will help you become acquainted with the life
  of Nelson Mandela and his struggle to free South Africa from the oppressive political system of apartheid.
  You will learn why gardening became a necessary part of his survival during his 27 years in prison and you will   discover all the wonderful plants that come from South Africa. Sample lessons are provided as part of the   workshop.

  Discovery Box Loan Collection
  Nelson Mandela Freedom Garden Discovery Box (skill level grades 5-8) This Discovery Box helps bring
  Nelson Mandela into your classroom. The Box comes complete with teacher friendly lessons plans, all the   materials (both consumable and permanent) necessary to implement each lesson, and display materials to
  enhance your classroom while borrowing the Discovery Box. Topics include: the life of Nelson Mandela, the   history of apartheid, and the plants and animals of South Africa.

  For further information please see the current Programs Brochure. To register for any of the above programs   please contact us at 973-642-4646

Leaving a message in the hidden garden bucket

Reading about Nelson Mandela

Entering Nelson Mandela Freedom Garden

Nelson Mandela Freedom Garden Discovery Box