Educator Saturday Workshop: All About Oaks
Sat., Oct. 3, 2026, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
$40 | This program is for K-12 Educators. Free admission to The Huntington and lunch are included.
Educators, THIS LAND IS...
Ahmanson Classroom, Oak Meadow
What stories can a tree tell about our nation’s past? In this workshop, participants will explore how oaks, resilient trees that grow in diverse landscapes across the United States, are rooted in American history. From iron gall ink made from oak galls used to write the Declaration of Independence to tree rings that mark time stretching back to the founding of our nation, oaks are living witnesses to history. You’ll work with digitized primary sources you can use in the classroom and leave with classroom-ready ideas for interdisciplinary projects that connect art, history, and science.
Key Details
- Registration includes free admission to The Huntington and lunch.
- This is a full-day workshop.
- This program aligns with California State Standards.
- This program is suitable for educators of all grades and subject areas.
- Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended. A portion of the workshop involves standing and walking on wood and concrete paths.
- Please bring registration confirmation with you.
- Check in with Education staff at the green cart by the fountain just past Admission.
- Check-in opens 30 minutes before the start of the workshop.
For questions about this event, please contact Kristin Brisbois McNutt at kbrisbois@huntington.org.
Aligning California State Standards
- K-LS1-1. Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
- 2-LS2.A: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems - Plants depend on water and light to grow. Plants depend on animals for pollination or to move their seeds around.
- 3-LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms - Reproduction is essential to the continued existence of every kind of organism. Plants and animals have unique and diverse life cycles.
- 4-LS1.A: Structure and Function - Plants and animals have both internal and external structures that serve various functions in growth, survival, behavior, and reproduction.
- 3.G.1. Students name ways that they can contribute to or participate in groups and communities and how they can be helpful, fair, compassionate, and respectful to those in other groups or communities.
- 3.G.2. Students explore the importance and power of community participation and service. Students collaborate with others to identify ways to contribute productively to their learning community.
- 3.G.3. Students accurately recognize inequities and community needs and collaborate with adults and peers to take action on real world issues in support of a more inclusive, caring, healthy, and just community.
- VA:Pr6 Convey Meaning Through the Presentation of Artistic Work
Objects, artifacts, and artworks collected, preserved, or presented either by artists, museums, or other venues communicate meaning and a record of social, cultural, and political experiences resulting in the cultivating of appreciation and understanding. - VA:Re7.1 Perceive and Analyze Artistic Work
Individual aesthetic and empathetic awareness developed through engagement with art can lead to understanding and appreciation of self, others, the natural world, and constructed environments. - VA:Re8 Interpret Intent and Meaning in Artistic Work
People gain insights into meanings of artworks by engaging in the process of art criticism. - VA:Cn11 Relate Artistic Ideas and Works with Societal, Cultural, and Historical Context to Deepen Understanding
People develop ideas and understandings of society, culture, and history through their interactions with and analysis of art.
D2.Civ.7.K-3 / 3-5 / 6-8 / 9-12
Apply civic virtues and democratic principles when participating in school/community settings/when working with others.
In-Person Class Ticketing Policies
- Advance registration is required. Tickets are not sold at the door for this event.
- To join the waitlist for this event, please email teachers@huntington.org. A space is not guaranteed, but you will be contacted if a space becomes available.
- To receive a refund, you must cancel at least 5 days prior to the event. Cancellations made within 5 days of the event will not be refunded.
- A certificate of attendance can be provided upon request.
About This Land Is …
THIS LAND IS … is a sweeping multiyear initiative that invites visitors to reflect on the American story through the lens of land. Anchored by the tagline “Reflections for America at 250,” the initiative draws on The Huntington’s library, art, and botanical collections to spotlight relationships between land, United States history, and American identities. Discover a season of exhibitions, experiences, and conversations across the campus: www.huntington.org/this-land-is
Workshop fees support our mission to promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical sciences.
Top Image: Coast live oak (Quercus agrifolia). Photo by Max Tepper. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
