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  • Little Wonders: Welcome Fall!! – SOLD OUT

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Enjoy guided hikes along woodland trails, water the gardens,…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Mystery of Trees

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world are a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project each week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration is…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Autumn Flavors – SOLD OUT

    (ages 5-10) Do you miss cooking with your friends in the Arboretum’s historic Wisner House kitchen? Well, join us for a special afternoon of baking as we make, taste and…

  • Nature Creations: Golden Gardens

    (ages 5-10) The gardens are especially beautiful as summer turns to fall! We’ll create unique art using the light, shadow, and shapes around us! 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…

  • Great American Backyard Campout

    MEMBERS ONLY! Autumn is a beautiful time of year in the garden, so join us for our members-only campout on Friday, September 26. Although we won’t be pitching our tents for an overnight campout this fall, we will still settle in for a special evening on the grounds of the Arboretum. There will be live…

  • Little Wonders: The Sights, Sounds, and Feel of Nature – SOLD OUT

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Enjoy guided hikes along woodland trails, water the gardens, feed the fish, and engage in active nature play designed to spark your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities…

  • Little Wonders: A-Hiking We Will Go! – SOLD OUT

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Enjoy guided hikes along woodland trails, water the gardens, feed the fish, and engage in active nature play designed to spark your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Because of An Acorn

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world are a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project each week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration is…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Scarecrows

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world are a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project each week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration is…

  • Nature Creations: Pumpkin Palooza!

    (ages 5-10) We’ll be making one-of-a-kind pumpkins using paint and pressed flowers from the garden! 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…

  • Homeschool Adventures : Nature as Inspiration for Art

    (ages 5-12) Exploring the grounds of the Arboretum, we’ll study the many colors, shapes, and patterns found in nature. We’ll also learn about the changing colors of leaves – why and how leaves change in preparation for winter. Our focus will be on artistically expressing what we learn – through words, drawings, paintings, collages, and/or…

  • Little Wonders: Happy Halloween! – SOLD OUT

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Enjoy guided hikes along woodland trails, water the gardens, feed the fish, and engage in active nature play designed to spark your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities…

  • Homeschool Adventures: Meaningfully Connecting with the Natural World

    (ages 5-12) Using the “sit-spot” method of observation and inquiry, we will practice becoming one with nature. Learning to utilize all our senses, we will study all facets of the plants and trees around us, learning to connect with and ultimately respect all of nature’s creations. Our journey will be recorded in our own nature…

  • Little Wonders: Connecting to Nature and Each Other – SOLD OUT

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Enjoy guided hikes along woodland trails, water the gardens, feed the fish, and engage in active nature play designed to spark your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Animal Architects

    (ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world are a great start in these engaging weekly classes. Take nature hikes, read stories, and create a one-of-a-kind project each week. These are wonderful experiences where children can spend time outdoors with an Environmental Educator. The cost is per child. Registration is…

  • Nature Creations: Woodland Wreaths

    (ages 5-10) We’ll celebrate the textures and colors of the season with our autumn wreaths! 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…

  • Mini Camp: Discover the Wonders of Fall! – SOLD OUT

    (ages 5-10) Learn how leaves change color, animals prepare for winter, and other adaptations of the season. Join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, crafts, and games that celebrate Fall!! The cost is per child. Registration is required. Member registration begins on Monday, September 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Non-member registration begins on Friday,…