(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to learn about gardening and plant seeds of your own. Engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our connections to each other and…
(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…
(ages 5-12) This week, we will celebrate May Day – the European festival that marks the beginning of summer! We will learn about the many holiday traditions, create our very own flower and leaf crowns, and dance around the maypole. Classes will be held almost entirely outside, even in light rain, so please dress appropriately.…
(ages 5-10) We’ll discover weavers of the animal world and craft our own woven works! 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 cost is per child. Registration…
(ages 5-10) Rescheduled from May 3 to May 10 If you like digging in the dirt and finding out how things grow, this interactive, hands-on garden program is for you. You’ll learn how to start plants from seeds and discover the interesting things in bloom in our Roehm Greenhouse. We’ll take a hike around our…
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators to learn about the amazing trees living at the Arboretum. Hike woodland trails and engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by deepening our connections…
(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…
(ages 5-12) Spring marks the time when birds migrate from down south and return north! This week, we will learn about some of the common birds during springtime, their bird calls, and grab our binoculars to find some of our feathered friends! Classes will be held almost entirely outside, even in light rain, so…
(ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers and caregivers join our educators as we share a picnic together, play cooperative games, and join in a rhythm circle. We’ll also hike woodland trails, explore flower gardens and engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. The cost is per…
(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…
(ages 5-12) For our last Homeschool class, we will get our hands dirty and learn about the many microorganisms and insects in our Arboretum soils. We will discover the world of composting and how you can start your own at home! Classes will be held almost entirely outside, even in light rain, so please dress…
(ages 5-10) Can we capture spring’s color and exuberance in art? Let’s experiment with mixed media and see! 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 cost is…
(for families with children ages 5 and up) Campfire Friends returns this spring! If you love to sing camp songs, eat s’mores, and make new friends, this 1-hour program is perfect for you and your family! Our Environmental Educators will guide you on a nighttime hike as we explore the arboretum and use all our…
