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SUMMARY:Discovery Weekends
DESCRIPTION:(families with children ages 3 and up) \nDiscovery 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! \nEach weekend is a new discovery! \nMember Price: Free | Non-Member Price: Free
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/discovery-weekends-12/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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SUMMARY:Weekly Ground Force Session
DESCRIPTION:(age 14+\, age 12-13 with adult) \nJoin Our Horticulture Team! \nHelp 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. \nGround Force Sessions: \n\n\nThursdays \n\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\n\n\nSaturdays \n\n\nMarch – 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM \n\nApril & May  – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring & Wear: \n\n\nLong pants\, long socks\, and sturdy closed-toe shoes \n\n\nInsect repellent\, sunscreen\, and a refillable water bottle \n\n\nRain gear if light rain is expected—we work in drizzle! \n\n\nRegistration is required to receive updates in case of cancellations or schedule changes. Please register at least 24 hours before each session. \nWe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/weekly-ground-force-session-97/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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SUMMARY:Weekly Ground Force Session
DESCRIPTION:(age 14+\, age 12-13 with adult) \nJoin Our Horticulture Team! \nHelp 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. \nGround Force Sessions: \n\n\nThursdays \n\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\n\n\nSaturdays \n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring & Wear: \n\n\nLong pants\, long socks\, and sturdy closed-toe shoes \n\n\nInsect repellent\, sunscreen\, and a refillable water bottle \n\n\nRain gear if light rain is expected—we work in drizzle! \n\n\nRegistration is required to receive updates in case of cancellations or schedule changes. Please register at least 24 hours before each session. \nWe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/weekly-ground-force-session-104/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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SUMMARY:Friday Woodland Restoration Session
DESCRIPTION:(age 14+\, age 12-13 with adult) \nJoin Our Horticulture Team! \nVolunteers will reestablish existing trails\, plant native trees\, identify and remove invasives\, as well as other tasks. No experience is necessary. \nGround Force Sessions: \n\n\nFridays\, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\nWhat to Bring & Wear: \n\n\nLong pants\, long socks\, and sturdy closed-toe shoes \n\n\nInsect repellent\, sunscreen\, and a refillable water bottle \n\n\nRain gear if light rain is expected—we work in drizzle! \n\n\nRegistration is required to receive updates in case of cancellations or schedule changes. Please register at least 24 hours before each session. \nWe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/friday-woodland-restoration-session-42/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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SUMMARY:Discovery Weekends
DESCRIPTION:(families with children ages 3 and up) \nDiscovery 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! \nEach weekend is a new discovery! \nMember Price: Free | Non-Member Price: Free
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/discovery-weekends-13/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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SUMMARY:Weekly Ground Force Session
DESCRIPTION:(age 14+\, age 12-13 with adult) \nJoin Our Horticulture Team! \nHelp 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. \nGround Force Sessions: \n\n\nThursdays \n\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\n\n\nSaturdays \n\n\nMarch – 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM \n\nApril & May  – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring & Wear: \n\n\nLong pants\, long socks\, and sturdy closed-toe shoes \n\n\nInsect repellent\, sunscreen\, and a refillable water bottle \n\n\nRain gear if light rain is expected—we work in drizzle! \n\n\nRegistration is required to receive updates in case of cancellations or schedule changes. Please register at least 24 hours before each session. \nWe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/weekly-ground-force-session-98/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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SUMMARY:Weekly Ground Force Session
DESCRIPTION:(age 14+\, age 12-13 with adult) \nJoin Our Horticulture Team! \nHelp 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. \nGround Force Sessions: \n\n\nThursdays \n\n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM \n\n\n\n\nSaturdays \n\n10:00 AM – 12:00 PM\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring & Wear: \n\n\nLong pants\, long socks\, and sturdy closed-toe shoes \n\n\nInsect repellent\, sunscreen\, and a refillable water bottle \n\n\nRain gear if light rain is expected—we work in drizzle! \n\n\nRegistration is required to receive updates in case of cancellations or schedule changes. Please register at least 24 hours before each session. \nWe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/weekly-ground-force-session-105/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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SUMMARY:Free Saturday Tours
DESCRIPTION:(all ages) \n\n\nEnjoy a Free Guided Tour of the Arboretum\n\n\n\n\nFree 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. \n\n\n\n\nSaturday Garden Tours may be suspended on days with excessive heat. We apologize for any inconvenience.
URL:https://parentguidenews.com/event/free-saturday-tours-29/
CATEGORIES:Discovery Weekends
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