(ages 5-10) Starting your own vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers from seeds is easier than you think—and a lot of fun too! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to grow peppers, tomatoes, sugar snap peas, and more! Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35 Member registration begins on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 9:00 am; Non-Member…
Tales on the Trails – Signs of Spring Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 PM -1:45 PM Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Spring is here! Learn how to look for the signs of spring and how our garden changes with the season. We will be reading “When Spring Comes“. Every child registered will receive a copy of…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration…
(ages 5-10) We’ll create our own tiny garden friends to treasure, and we’ll also work together to build fairy homes! The natural world is our inspiration and the source of our materials in this new afterschool offering! Through noticing the beauty, variety, and resourcefulness of nature, we’ll connect to our own uniqueness and creativity The…
Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits to be derived from an embodied contact with nature
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to learn how animals and plants prepare for new life in Spring. Hike woodland trails and engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration…
Outdoor Adventures Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM April 5th – Friend to the Earth Happy Earth Month! We celebrate the wonders of the natural world everyday at Van Vleck, but let’s make it extra special with your help during April’s Outdoor Adventures. Join us in the gardens as you and your family explore and learn…
(adults) Welcome Spring into your home with a cheerful, fragrant bouquet! We’ll work with the season’s best blooms, including lilacs, hyacinths, tulips, fritillaries, clematis, blossoming branches, and fresh greens to create a bright and joyful arrangement. In this workshop, you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for arranging them. All experience levels…
(ages 5-10) All around the world, eggs are an important part of springtime celebrations. We’ll explore these traditions and create our own colorful eggs using natural dyes! The natural world is our inspiration and the source of our materials in this new afterschool offering! Through noticing the beauty, variety, and resourcefulness of nature, we’ll connect…
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers are invited to join our educators in exploring the Daffodil Bowl, discovering the plants, animals, and insects that visit. Explore flower gardens/woodlands and engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to…
(ages 10-13, current 4th-8th graders) Calling All Youth Climate Activists! Join our new weekly after-school 5-session class program to create local climate solutions and become a future leader in the fight against climate change! Over the course of five sessions, you’ll hear from local environmental guest speakers and gain the tools needed to develop a…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration…
(ages 5-12) An early ARBOR Day at the ARBORetum! Homeschoolers- it is time to celebrate the many trees that call the Arboretum home. We will embark on a tree identification hike, discover how scientists track and measure trees, and make a tasty treat from trees. Classes will be held almost entirely outside, even in light…
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to learn about gardening and plant seeds of your own. Engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our connections to each other and…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration…
(ages 5-12) This week, we will celebrate May Day – the European festival that marks the beginning of summer! We will learn about the many holiday traditions, create our very own flower and leaf crowns, and dance around the maypole. Classes will be held almost entirely outside, even in light rain, so please dress appropriately.…
(ages 5-10) We’ll discover weavers of the animal world and craft our own woven works! The natural world is our inspiration and the source of our materials in this new afterschool offering! Through noticing the beauty, variety, and resourcefulness of nature, we’ll connect to our own uniqueness and creativity! The cost is per child. Registration…
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to learn about the amazing trees living at the Arboretum. Hike woodland trails and engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our connections…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration…
