• Forest Bathing Walk, Finding Calm Before the Holidays

    (for adults) 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 of connecting deeply with the natural world. This practice engages the senses rather than the intellect, helping to calm the mind and restore balance.…

  • Holiday Traditions Scavenger Hunt

    (ages 4 and up with an adult) Grab your map and sense of adventure! Families will search high and low on the Arboretum grounds to solve clues and learn about the many ways people celebrate the holidays. Families can check in at the Wisner House anytime between 10am and 1pm to receive their map and…

  • Little Wonders: Holiday Fun!! -SOLD OUT

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers celebrate the holidays with music, active nature play, and sensorimotor activities designed to deepen our connections to each other and the natural world. We’ll make a holiday-themed craft, go for a hike, and share lots of laughs along the way. The cost is per child. Registration…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Holiday Cookies – SOLD OUT

    (ages 5-10) It’s time to celebrate the season! Kids, put on your aprons and roll up your sleeves, we’re making and decorating holiday cookies. The cost is per child. Registration is required. Member registration begins on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Non-member registration begins on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Member…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Holiday Cookies – SOLD OUT

    (ages 5-10) It’s time to celebrate the season! Kids, put on your aprons and roll up your sleeves, we’re making and decorating holiday cookies. The cost is per child. Registration…

  • Moss & Mingle

    (for adults) Think moss is boring? Wait ‘til you add wine and a glue gun! Create your own preserved 12” x 12” moss holiday art panel using real, naturally preserved…

  • Oaks and Acorns – Hands-on Hanukkah!

    (ages 3-5) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world are a great start in this engaging class. Join us for a special edition of Oaks and Acorns: Hands-on Hanukkah, where we’ll get crafty, share special Hanukkah stories, and explore the Arboretum together. The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to…

  • Owl Prowl

    (ages 6 and up) Discover the secret life of one of nature’s most fascinating nighttime hunters—the owl! Learn about the amazing adaptations that make owls such skilled predators and find out why winter is the perfect time to spot them. Then, get hands-on by dissecting an owl pellet to uncover what these birds eat, and…

  • Holiday Reset and Restore – SOLD OUT

    (for adults) Decompress and connect with your inner wisdom in this yoga, Reiki, and sound healing session. Led by a Healing Arts Gallery instructor, this is the perfect opportunity to relieve holiday stress during the busy month of December. We’ll also enjoy some warm calming tea and biscuits at the end of the session. Meet…

  • Winter Solstice Celebration!

    (ages 4 and up with an adult) Celebrate the shortest day of the year with stories and cocoa around the campfire as we reflect on the ancient traditions surrounding the first day of winter. A wonderful opportunity to pause and regroup heading into the hectic holiday weekend. Please dress warmly, as we will be outdoors!…

  • Forest Bathing Winter Solstice

    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

  • Little Wonders: Into the Woods We’ll Go!

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Join us as we hike through our woodland trails and gardens. Along the way, we’ll engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Layers of the Forest

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child 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. Register early since…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Layers of the Forest

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child classes. Take nature hikes, read…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Delightful Treats

    (ages 5-10) Surprise someone you love with a sweet treat on Valentine’s Day. In the kitchen we’ll whip up these delightful creations that are oh so pretty and equally delicious.…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Delightful Treats

    (ages 5-10) Surprise someone you love with a sweet treat on Valentine’s Day. In the kitchen we’ll whip up these delightful creations that are oh so pretty and equally delicious.…

  • Feeding Feathered Friends

    (adults & teens) It’s bird-feeding season! Time to put up your feeders and enjoy the spectacle as our resident winter birds stop by in search of a tasty treat. If…

  • Little Wonders: We Take Care of Nature

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Join us as we hike through our woodland trails and gardens. Along the…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Where are the Chipmunks?

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child 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. Register early since…