PARENTGUIDENEWS

Free Saturday Tours
2026-06-20 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-06-27 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-07-04 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-07-11 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-07-18 10:30 - 13:30, 2026-07-25 10:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
(all ages)

Enjoy a Free Guided Tour of the Arboretum

Free guided tours of the Arboretum are offered most Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm, from April 18 through October 17. Tours begin at the Visitors Center. No reservations are required and tours are on a first-come, first-served basis for individuals who would like to learn more about the current season’s highlights. Limit of 7 people per tour. Anyone under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No groups. Tours last approximately 30-45 minutes.

Saturday Garden Tours may be suspended on days with excessive heat. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Discovery Weekends
2026-06-21 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-27 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-28 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-05 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-11 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-12 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-18 09:00 - 15:00 and 2 more dates
(families with children ages 3 and up)
Discovery Weekends return for the Spring! Explore the Arboretum’s gardens and grounds as autumn brings amazing changes. Drop by the Stackhouse Education Center on Saturdays and Sundays anytime between 9 am and 3 pm for this self-guided program for families and children ages 3 and older. Borrow a magnifying glass (please remember to return it once you’re done), grab an interactive activity guide, and head out to see what wonders, big and small, await. There may be a surprise, a clue to follow, a mystery to solve, a chance to create, and always an engaging nature activity. Each weekend is a new discovery!
Each weekend is a new discovery!
Member Price: Free | Non-Member Price: Free

Weekly Ground Force Session
2026-06-25 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-09 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 and 1 more date
(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult)
Join Our Horticulture Team!
Help maintain and enhance the beauty of our gardens and grounds all year long—spring, summer, fall, and even winter! Volunteer indoors or outdoors alongside our horticulturists to support the care and upkeep of our landscape. Tasks vary by session and may include weeding, mulching, watering, and more.
Ground Force Sessions:

Thursdays

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Saturdays

10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

What to Bring & Wear:

Long pants, long socks, and sturdy closed-toe shoes

Insect repellent, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle

Rain gear if light rain is expected—we work in drizzle!

Registration is required to receive updates in case of cancellations or schedule changes. Please register at least 24 hours before each session.
We will supply gloves as well as all other tools and materials. For your safety, all tools and gloves are washed and sanitized. Please meet at the barn in our parking lot. If the session is cancelled due to inclement weather or any other reason, we will contact you. First-time volunteers must bring a completed Volunteer Waiver form to their first volunteer session.

Register here.

Friday Woodland Restoration Session
2026-06-26 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-10 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-24 10:00 - 12:00
(age 14+, age 12-13 with adult)
Join Our Horticulture Team!
Volunteers will reestablish existing trails, plant native trees, identify and remove invasives, as well as other tasks. No experience is necessary.
Ground Force Sessions:

Fridays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

What to Bring & Wear:

Long pants, long socks, and sturdy closed-toe shoes

Insect repellent, sunscreen, and a refillable water bottle

Rain gear if light rain is expected—we work in drizzle!

Registration is required to receive updates in case of cancellations or schedule changes. Please register at least 24 hours before each session.
We will supply gloves as well as all other tools and materials. For your safety, all tools and gloves are washed and sanitized. Please meet at the barn in our parking lot. If the session is cancelled due to inclement weather or any other reason, we will contact you. First-time volunteers must bring a completed Volunteer Waiver form to their first volunteer session.

Register here.
