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School Group Tour Policies

School group visits are scheduled Monday through Friday (excluding holidays).

Thank you for your interest in school group tours at Clark Gardens!  Clark Gardens is a 501c3 educational foundation. We are dedicated to providing an opportunity for all ages to experience nature.

To request a school group tour, please fill out the request form. After we receive the information, we will contact you to finalize the details of your informative, fun-filled visit.

• School Tour Request Form in Microsoft Word format
• School Tour Request Form in PDF format
• Requests will be scheduled based on space availability.
• The number of groups scheduled per morning or afternoon is limited.
• You must have 1 chaperone per 6 children.

School Group Admission Rate

Admission fees are waived for Palo Pinto and Parker County public school district student field trips. All other public school district, all private schools and home school groups are charged admission fees. School groups may receive a discount if prepaid with one form of the payment. Please email us for more information: 

Unless prior arrangements are made, the teacher or group leader is to collect all fees in advance for additional teachers, parents, siblings and chaperones and present one payment upon arrival to our admissions office.

Volunteers and Docents are of vital importance to Clark Gardens and their support is deeply appreciated. Following is a list of the volunteer jobs and descriptions. 

If you are interested in volunteering at Clark Gardens, complete this Volunteer Application Form and either fax it to us or bring it by our office. The list of Volunteer Job Descriptions is also available for download and printing.

1. Tour Guides

• Guide guest(s) in the Gardens.
• Give walking tours.
• Cart Tours.

2. Garden Greeters/Admission Booth

• Greet tour bus groups.
• Pass out maps, give directions and answer questions.
• Help at Admission booth.

3. Office Work

• Help get mailers ready.
• Answer the phone.
• Make copies.
• File.

4. Scrapbooking

• Make a scrapbook of our published articles and pictures of the Gardens.

6. G-Scale Trains

• Help in the train station.
• Run the trains.
• Build the sets.

7. Educational Programs

• Help with field trips - all age children.
• Help develop educational programs.
• A BACKGROUND CHECK WILL BE RUN ON ANYONE WORKING WITH CHILDREN.

8. Special Events

• Help guide guests in the Gardens.
• Answer questions.
• Assist with parking.
• Provide educational programming at special events.

9. Gift Shop

• Assist customers.
• Use the cash register.
• Stock inventory.
• All aspects of retail work.

Clark Gardens is in search of a few dependable volunteers to work in our Gift Shop. Volunteers will be trained to greet visitors, collect admission fees using a cash register and to sell both plants and merchandise.

Volunteers are needed for the following shifts:

• Thursday - Saturday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
• Sunday, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Volunteers who are interested must sign up for a minimum of two shifts per month. Please call or email  or 940-682-4856.

All visitors and especially photography enthusiasts will find an incredible variety of subjects beckoning to be photographed at Clark Gardens Botanical Park. From macro to wide angle, the visual capture possibilities are endless.

Thank you to the members of the Clark Gardens Flickr group for the wonderful photos.

To ensure a positive experience for both photographers and visitors, we ask that the following rules and guidelines be observed.

Etiquette

Tripods may not interfere with other guests or block garden pathways. See all the garden etiquette guidelines.

Commercial Photography Policy

Clark Gardens welcomes commercial photographers; however there is an additional charge for commercial photography unrelated to weddings held at the Gardens. All commercial photographers are required to schedule and pay for photo sessions with the business office in advance of their desired session. Clients and guests of clients (family members, etc) of photographers must pay the regular admission fee. All sessions must be scheduled during business hours which are:

Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 5:00pm

In the event the photographer wishes to schedule a photo session during non business hours an additional $200.00 per hour will be charged to photographer.

Professional Photographers may also purchase an Annual Photography Pass which will allow unlimited usage of the garden for one year.· All sessions must be scheduled in advance.· Clients and guests of photographers must pay the regular admission fee. All other rules (see above) apply.

Commercial Photography Fees including commercials, professional ads and print ads including stock images, will be charged a fee on an individual basis. Please call the Business office for more information.

A Dressing Room may be reserved based on availability.

Fees:

• Admission Fees: $10/adult, $8/senior, and $5/child
• Clark Garden members are not required to pay Admission Fees

Single Session Photography Fee - $100

• You must enter the date your photo session will take place at Clark Gardens in the area provided on the purchase form.
• You must bring your receipt for photo session proof of payment and session date, with you to Clark Gardens. 

Annual Photography Pass - $250

• Bring your receipt for proof of payment and purchase date, with you to Clark Gardens.
• The annual pass is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.

Purchase Photography Pass - Single or Annual