Each study area was designed to maximize the educational benefits to children by considering aesthetic value as well as academic correlation. The courtyard classroom provides a rich and diverse facility that can be utilized to enhance science, social studies, reading, writing, and art experiences. The plants and wildlife in the garden offer a natural environment that correlates to the topics children will study in their science and social studies classes. Through hands-on exploration, students have the opportunity to discover the Lenape culture, conduct plant experiments, and observe wildlife in their natural habitat.

Entrance Garden - The entrance will be a grassy area with various flowering trees, plants, and evergreen bushes. Two benches will be provided for students to organize their materials before proceeding into the garden.

Orchard - The orchard area consists of self-pollinating apple, cherry, and nectarine trees to show the development of three different fruit. Other plant species will be in the area as well.

Science Center - The existing weather station will be relocated to here, and benches will be available for students to discuss observations and take notes. Cold frames will be available to provide a nursery for new plants.

Lenape Garden - This garden will have an authentic Lenape wigwam consistent with shelter designs of that period. Plants have been selected to reflect types available to the Native Americans for paint and dyes. The planting area will show how the "three sisters" — corn, beans, and squash – were used to cross-fertilize and maximize use of planting areas.

Cottage Garden - A cedar roofed, 10' x 14' colonial-design "cottage" will be constructed to simulate a one-room schoolhouse. A fenced-in flower and herb garden with boxwoods will surround the cottage. Herbs are varied and will provide sensory interest to the lower grades.

Colonial Garden - A geometric garden typical of our colonial period, with a sundial will provide an area to study plants grown in colonial times. A low fence will surround the garden to enhance the intimacy of the garden.

Friendship Garden - This is an open grassy area with a stone patio which will be used as a gathering center for discussion, demonstrations, and, potentially, performances. Flowering trees, plants and evergreen bushes will be planted.

Grade Level Planting Boxes - Planting boxes will be provided to give each grade an area to experiment and customize.

Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Hummingbird Garden - These specialized gardens will have flowers and berries designed to attract a variety of creatures. Feeders and houses will be installed. A worm garden and compost box will be provided to demonstrate recycling of plant materials and the benefits of worms in decomposing plant materials.

Waterfall Garden - This area is dedicated to plants that thrive in a moist environment. The water feature will be a "disappearing" waterfall where the falling water does not collect but disappears into a gravel or sand bed. Stones will be chosen to show different types of rocks and minerals.