Tales on the Trails – Winter Discoveries Wednesday, February 5, 1:00pm -1:45pm (No Class in January) Age: Preschool 3-5 year olds Discover the wonders of winter with your little one at this month’s Tales on the Trails class. Book: Over and Under the Snow This program begins in the gardens of Van Vleck with a…
Outdoor Adventures Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM February 8th – Backyard Birding You’ve probably heard and seen lots of birds while exploring the outdoors, and now is the time to learn more about your local birds. Join us for an introduction to birding at this month’s Outdoor Adventures. There will be bird crafts, a…
Scout Program – Animals! Saturday, February 15th, 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM OR 2:15 PM – 3:00 PM We are excited to announce our second Scouting Saturday event! Scouts looking to earn their animal-themed badges, look no further and join us for an afternoon learning about wild animals and their unique habitats. There will be…
February 15th, 3:30-4:30 PM Join us for a winter afternoon learning about animals and their habitats. Meet some fascinating creatures from Eyes of the Wild and discover the characteristics and adaptations that help them survive in their natural environments. Fee: Families: $30/family for Members; $40/Family for Non-Members. Registration required HERE. Sponsored by
Garden to Table Thursdays, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM February 20th – Potato Bread Want to learn a super easy and fun bread recipe? Register today for February’s Garden to Table class where we will be preparing the dough for potato bread! March 20th – Super Green Dip (No Class in April) May 8th…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will get a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project every week. Hello Winter! It is time for us to be immersed in the winter season and beyond. How do living things…
(families with children ages 4 and up) February marks the start of maple sugaring season, and we invite you to join us as we tap the Arboretum’s maple trees in preparation for this season’s sap flow. Not only will families learn the hows and whys behind tapping trees, but they will also get first-hand experience…
(adults, teens 12 and over w/adult) Join Woodland Horticulturist Daniel Phillips for a winter walk through the woodland. Learn the basics of winter tree identification by looking at native overstory trees and understory shrubs. This walk will also highlight some of the ongoing woodland restoration work being done in RRA’s woodland. This program takes place…
(ages 15 and up) New Candlelight Mindfulness Yoga Class at the Arboretum! Drop-in class. More dates added! Immerse yourself in the calming embrace of yoga, set in a serene environment bathed in moonlight and gently falling snow. Led by yogi Suzanne Henry, you’ll be guided through soothing practices that enhance breathing, meditation, mindfulness, flexibility, strength,…
Friday, February 28th, 4:00pm – 5:15pm Join us for an afterschool scouting event of Maple Sugaring! You and your troop will explore the beauty of sugar maple trees and the history of maple sugaring. Afternoon activities include: Maple sugaring demonstration with a brief history of the process. How to identify a sugar maple tree with…
