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  • 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…

  • Holiday Traditions Scavenger Hunt

    (ages 4 and up with an adult) Grab your map and sense of adventure! Families will search high and low on the Arboretum grounds to solve clues and learn about the many ways people celebrate the holidays. Families can check in at the Wisner House anytime between 10am and 1pm to receive their map and…

  • Little Wonders: Holiday Fun!! -SOLD OUT

    (ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers celebrate the holidays with music, active nature play, and sensorimotor activities designed to deepen our connections to each other and the natural world. We’ll make a holiday-themed craft, go for a hike, and share lots of laughs along the way. The cost is per child. Registration…

  • Winter Story Time

    (ages 3-5 with an adult)  Join us in the Wisner House for a special winter-themed story time, followed by a walk around the Arboretum grounds (weather permitting). Dress warmly and enjoy a cozy morning filled with seasonal tales, nature, and family fun! Registration is required. Space is limited, so be sure to register early to…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Holiday Cookies – SOLD OUT

    (ages 5-10) It’s time to celebrate the season! Kids, put on your aprons and roll up your sleeves, we’re making and decorating holiday cookies. The cost is per child. Registration…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Holiday Cookies – SOLD OUT

    (ages 5-10) It’s time to celebrate the season! Kids, put on your aprons and roll up your sleeves, we’re making and decorating holiday cookies. The cost is per child. Registration is required. Member registration begins on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Non-member registration begins on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Member…

  • Oaks and Acorns – Hands-on Hanukkah!

    (ages 3-5) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world are a great start in this engaging class. Join us for a special edition of Oaks and Acorns: Hands-on Hanukkah, where we’ll get crafty, share special Hanukkah stories, and explore the Arboretum together. The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to…

  • Owl Prowl

    (ages 6 and up) Discover the secret life of one of nature’s most fascinating nighttime hunters—the owl! Learn about the amazing adaptations that make owls such skilled predators and find out why winter is the perfect time to spot them. Then, get hands-on by dissecting an owl pellet to uncover what these birds eat, and…

  • Winter Solstice Celebration!

    (ages 4 and up with an adult) Celebrate the shortest day of the year with stories and cocoa around the campfire as we reflect on the ancient traditions surrounding the first day of winter. A wonderful opportunity to pause and regroup heading into the hectic holiday weekend. Please dress warmly, as we will be outdoors!…

  • MLK Day of Service

    (school age children and parents) On this important day of service, families are invited to stop by the Stackhouse Education Center to create Valentine cards that will be delivered to clients of SAGE Eldercare to brighten their day. This in-person drop-in event allows us to gather as a community in service of others. We’ll provide…

  • Little Wonders: Into the Woods We’ll Go!

    (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…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Layers of the Forest

    (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…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Layers of the Forest

    (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…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Delightful Treats

    (ages 5-10) Surprise someone you love with a sweet treat on Valentine’s Day. In the kitchen we’ll whip up these delightful creations that are oh so pretty and equally delicious. Make some to eat and some to share. The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to register early as space is…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Delightful Treats

    (ages 5-10) Surprise someone you love with a sweet treat on Valentine’s Day. In the kitchen we’ll whip up these delightful creations that are oh so pretty and equally delicious. Make some to eat and some to share. The cost is per child. Registration is required, so be sure to register early as space is…

  • Little Wonders: We Take Care of Nature

    (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…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Where are the Chipmunks?

    (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…

  • Amazing Animal Artists

    (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…

  • Mini-Camp Morning: A Day Away at RRA!

    (ages 5-10) In celebration of Presidents’ Day, we are offering a fun-filled morning of games, crafts, hikes, and other exciting Arboretum activities. Join us for the morning, the afternoon, or…