Programs for Kids, Teens & Families
"Discovery Saturdays was a lot of fun. My kids loved using binoculars to find different bird species."
The arboretum offers many programs for children ages 3 and up. Each takes advantage of our unique natural setting, whether it's examining animal adaptations in the woodland forest, facilitating seed germination in the Louise B. Roehm Greenhouse, or taking part in a physical activity on the Great Lawn. The Discovery Saturdays program is the perfect way for a busy family to escape a hectic weekday schedule and reconnect with each other and nature through hands-on learning.
Check the calendar for upcoming program listings.
Classes
(for children ages 5 to 10) Hey kids, put on your aprons and roll up your sleeves! We're making and decorating holiday cookies! Masks are mandatory and registration is required...
Wednesday, December 8, 4:00 pm—5:30 pm
(for children ages 5 to 10) Hey kids, put on your aprons and roll up your sleeves! We're making and decorating holiday cookies! Masks are mandatory and registration is required...
Thursday, December 9, 4:00 pm—5:30 pm
(for families with children ages 4 and up) Celebrate the shortest day of the year with stories and cocoa around the campfire as we reflect on the ancient traditions surrounding..
Friday, December 17 from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
(For ages 6-10) Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for our winter semester of environmental science classes. Learn through experience as we take in the beauty of nature while exploring the..
Tuesday, January 25, 10:00 am—11:00 am
(ages 3 to 5 with adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will get a great start in this engaging weekly class. Take nature hikes, read stories, and..
Wednesday, January 26 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
(ages 5 to 8) As a respite to a long school day, join our Environmental Educators for interesting and fun topics in these engaging weekly classes. Drop off your children..
Thursday, November 11 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
(for families with children ages 5 and up) February marks the beginning of maple sugaring season. Join us as we tap the Arboretum's maple trees in preparation for this season's..
Saturday, January 29, 10:00 am—11:30 am
(For ages 6-10) Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for our winter semester of environmental science classes. Learn through experience as we take in the beauty of nature while exploring the..
Tuesday, February 8, 10:00 am—11:00 am
(ages 3 to 5 with adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will get a great start in this engaging weekly class. Take nature hikes, read stories, and..
Wednesday, February 9 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
(ages 5 to 8) As a respite to a long school day, join our Environmental Educators for interesting and fun topics in these engaging weekly classes. Drop off your children..
Thursday, February 10 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
(For ages 6-10) Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for our winter semester of environmental science classes. Learn through experience as we take in the beauty of nature while exploring the..
Tuesday, February 22, 10:00 am—11:00 am
(ages 3 to 5 with adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will get a great start in this engaging weekly class. Take nature hikes, read stories, and..
Wednesday, February 23 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
(ages 5 to 8) As a respite to a long school day, join our Environmental Educators for interesting and fun topics in these engaging weekly classes. Drop off your children..
Thursday, February 24 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
(For ages 6-10) Calling all homeschoolers! Join us for our winter semester of environmental science classes. Learn through experience as we take in the beauty of nature while exploring the..
Tuesday, March 8, 10:00 am—11:00 am
(ages 3 to 5 with adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will get a great start in this engaging weekly class. Take nature hikes, read stories, and..
Wednesday, March 9 from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
(ages 5 to 8) As a respite to a long school day, join our Environmental Educators for interesting and fun topics in these engaging weekly classes. Drop off your children..
Thursday, March 10 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Special Events
On Sunday, December 12, 2021 we will be holding our second annual Festival of Trees, A Multicultural Celebration of the Holidays, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be..
Sunday, December 12 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
On Sunday, December 12, 2021 we will be holding our second annual Festival of Trees, A Multicultural Celebration of the Holidays, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be..
Sunday, December 12 (11AM - 12:30PM Entry)
On Sunday, December 12, 2021 we will be holding our second annual Festival of Trees, A Multicultural Celebration of the Holidays, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be..
Sunday, December 12 (12:30PM - 2PM Entry)
On Sunday, December 12, 2021 we will be holding our second annual Festival of Trees, A Multicultural Celebration of the Holidays, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be..
Sunday, December 12 (2PM - 3:30PM Entry)
