(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…
Join us for a fun-filled winter afternoon as we dive into the fascinating process of turning tree sap into delicious maple syrup!
(ages 5-10) Come celebrate Mardi Gras with crafts, music, and stories! Together, we’ll explore the vibrant and festive traditions of Mardi Gras. We’ll even head up to Wisner House kitchen to decorate and enjoy delicious freshly baked king cake! Children ages 5-10 may be dropped off or attend with a parent/guardian. The cost is per…
(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…
(ages 5-12) Homeschoolers-get your winter jackets on! This week we are heading into the woodlands! Join our educator to learn about shelter building, whistle signals, and how to create filtered water. This class will be held outside, so please dress appropriately. Parents are welcome to stay and experience the class, drop off, or enjoy the…
(ages 5-8) After a long school day, your child will enjoy exploring nature with our Environmental Educators in this engaging program. While this is generally a drop-off program, we also welcome parents/caregivers who may want to stay to join in the fun! There’s a different fascinating focus each week! Stories, hikes, themed games, experiments, and…
(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…
(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…
(ages 5-12) Time to prepare for spring and summer! For our final Homeschool class, we will become gardeners and plant several vegetable seeds in our Square Foot Garden. This class will be held outside, so please dress appropriately. Parents are welcome to stay and experience the class, drop off, or enjoy the grounds. The cost…
(ages 5-10) As we garden throughout the growing season, it’s important to keep track of all the wonderful changes happening in the garden and take note of all the interesting creeping, crawling, fluttering, and wiggling creatures that visit. Together, we’ll create a garden journal. We will decorate and personalize our journals with various craft materials…
(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…
(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…
(ages 5-10) Spring is here! And what better way to celebrate the start of this new season than by joining us in the Wisner House kitchen to whip up a treat that will tantalize your taste buds with the flavors of spring. Members: $35 | Non-Members: $45 Member registration begins on Tuesday, February 4, 2025,…
(ages 5-8) After a long school day, your child will enjoy exploring nature with our Environmental Educators in this engaging program. While this is generally a drop-off program, we also welcome parents/caregivers who may want to stay to join in the fun! There’s a different fascinating focus each week! Stories, hikes, themed games, experiments, and…
(ages 5-10) Spring is here! And what better way to celebrate the start of this new season than by joining us in the Wisner House kitchen to whip up a treat that will tantalize your taste buds with the flavors of spring. Members: $35 | Non-Members: $45 Member registration begins on Tuesday, February 4, 2025,…
(ages 7-12) Teatime is a wonderful experience to share with friends. What makes this tea extra special is that it’s just for kids! In this unique teatime class for children we will be joined by Richard Wright, owner of the “The Secret Tea Room”. This program is designed to reveal why good table manners matter…
(ages 5-10) Starting your own vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers from seeds is easier than you think—and a lot of fun too! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to grow peppers, tomatoes, sugar snap peas, and more! Members: $25 | Non-Members: $35 Member registration begins on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 9:00 am; Non-Member…
Celebrate the beauty of spring at Summit’s annual Daffodil Day, a beloved tradition that draws visitors from near and far.
Celebrate the beauty of spring at Summit’s annual Daffodil Day, a beloved tradition that draws visitors from near and far.
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly 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. The cost is per child. Registration…
Celebrate the beauty of spring at Summit’s annual Daffodil Day, a beloved tradition that draws visitors from near and far.
(ages 5-10) We’ll create our own tiny garden friends to treasure, and we’ll also work together to build fairy homes! The natural world is our inspiration and the source of our materials in this new afterschool offering! Through noticing the beauty, variety, and resourcefulness of nature, we’ll connect to our own uniqueness and creativity The…
Celebrate the beauty of spring at Summit’s annual Daffodil Day, a beloved tradition that draws visitors from near and far.
Celebrate the beauty of spring at Summit’s annual Daffodil Day, a beloved tradition that draws visitors from near and far.
