For educators
Bring Native Plants Into Your Classroom
Free resources and tools for elementary and middle school educators.
Rhizome Restoration gives teachers everything they need to bring native plant science into the classroom — downloadable lesson plans, a simple way to log your class planting projects, and connection to a growing national movement of young people restoring native ecosystems. It is free, simple, and designed to fit into what you are already doing.
What we offer
Everything your classroom needs
Lesson Plans
Downloadable slide decks for K through 3 and grades 4 through 5. Teach native plant science, seed germination, and why native species matter for local wildlife. Free to download and edit.
Download Lesson PlansClassroom Groups
Create a free classroom account and log your planting projects, lessons, and seedling progress. Your class appears on the Rhizome map and earns recognition for their work.
Join the Movement
Connect your classroom to a national network of students, clubs, and community members restoring native ecosystems one garden and one seed at a time.
How it works
Three simple steps
Create a free account
Create a free account at rhizomerestoration.org. Select Individual Member and note that you are a teacher or educator in your profile.
Start a classroom group
Start a classroom group from your dashboard the same way a student would start a club. Enter your class name, school, grade level, and number of students.
Log your projects
Log your planting projects and lessons through the Act section. Submit photos of your seedlings as they grow. Your class earns recognition for every approved activity.
Lesson plans
Downloadable Lesson Plans
Free to download, free to edit, designed for real classrooms.
What is a Native Plant?
A 45 minute introductory lesson on what makes a plant native, why seeds matter, and how local plants support birds and insects. Includes a hands-on seed observation activity.
Native Plants and the Living Web
A 60 minute lesson on ecoregions, plant and insect coevolution, and why native species are essential to healthy ecosystems. Includes a seed planting activity and discussion questions.
Ready to get started?
Join thousands of educators, students, and community members building a native plant movement. It is free and takes five minutes to sign up.
Questions? Reach us at rhizomerestoration.org/contact
Rhizome Restoration is a free platform. Lesson plans are free to download and use in any classroom setting. No purchase or subscription required.