Week of Events
Oaks and Acorns: About Maples
Oaks and Acorns: About Maples
(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…
Tap That Tree!
Tap That Tree!
(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…
Winter Woodland Walk
Winter Woodland Walk
(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…
Candlelight Mindfulness Yoga Class
Candlelight Mindfulness Yoga Class
(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,…
Scout Program – Maple Trees
Scout Program – Maple Trees
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…