(ages 5-10) Campers attending morning or afternoon sessions can bring their lunch and plan to stay for an additional hour of food, fun, and friends! Campers registered for both AM and PM “A Day Away at RRA!” sessions should sign up for Lunch Buddies. The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure…
(ages 5-10) In celebration of Presidents’ Day, we are offering a fun-filled afternoon of games, crafts, hikes, and other exciting Arboretum activities. Join us for the morning, the afternoon, or both mini-camp sessions. The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to register early as space is limited. Member registration begins on…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child 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. Register early since…
(ages 5-10 and ages 3-5 with a parent or guardian) Come celebrate the Year of the Horse with crafts, music, and stories! We’ll explore Lunar New Year traditions and learn about the fascinating creatures and plants that are central to the festivities. Children ages 5–10 may be dropped off or attend with a parent/guardian, while…
(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…
(families with children ages 5 and up) February marks the beginning of maple sugaring season. Join us as we tap the Arboretum’s maple trees in preparation for the season’s sap flow. Families will learn the hows and whys of tapping trees and gain hands-on experience by helping with the process. The cost is per child.…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child 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. Register early since…
(ages 5-10) In this new art and nature program, a different mystery native wild animal is featured each month. First, participants guess the animal from clues, then learn all about it through pictures, artifacts, and hands-on activities. Finally, they discover how to draw the animal using simple lines and shapes, creating a refrigerator-worthy masterpiece to…
(ages 5-10) Snow on the ground? No problem! It’s the perfect time to start planning your veggie garden. Join us to pick out tasty vegetables and fun plants to grow this season! The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to register early as space is limited. Member registration begins on Friday,…
Cancelled due to parking and safety concerns. It’s going to be a sweet day! The whole family will enjoy spending the day outdoors, learning the steps involved in turning tree sap into delicious maple syrup, hiking our trails, and participating in our Maple Sugaring Challenge! Enjoy a relaxed winter afternoon, sipping hot cocoa, shopping our…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child 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. Register early since…
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child 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. Register early since…
(ages 5-10) Watching birds in the winter is a fun way to experience nature without leaving the warmth of your home. Join us as we learn how to attract birds to your yard, identify birds at the Arboretum’s feeders, and discover how to become bird “citizen scientists.” We’ll even make a bird feeder for you…
(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 be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child 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. Register early since…
(ages 5-10) In this new art and nature program, a different mystery native wild animal is featured each month. First, participants guess the animal from clues, then learn all about it through pictures, artifacts, and hands-on activities. Finally, they discover how to draw the animal using simple lines and shapes, creating a refrigerator-worthy masterpiece to…
(ages 5-10) Do you know which foods awaken our taste buds and tell us that it’s springtime? Let’s explore the flavors and the colors of springtime as we create a savory dish and a refreshing treat in the Wisner House kitchen. The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to register early…
(ages 5-10) Do you know which foods awaken our taste buds and tell us that it’s springtime? Let’s explore the flavors and the colors of springtime as we create a savory dish and a refreshing treat in the Wisner House kitchen. The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to register early…
(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 be a great start in these engaging weekly adult and child 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. Register early since…
