(ages 5 and up with an adult) Join us to chill out and create! In this new intergenerational offering, we’ll have shady strolls, sorbet, and a unique art project inspired by the garden’s calm afternoon beauty. A perfect way to wrap up a summer’s day. Kids – bring your favorite adult! The cost is per…
(ages 12+ and adults) Join us for an enlightening evening with Master Beekeeper Joe Lelinho, who will take us on an in-depth look at the inner and outer workings of a hive. The presentation will cover each member of the hive: Worker, Drone, and the one and only Queen. We will also discuss how the…
(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…
(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…
(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 experience the delicious scents and flavors of Autumn. Member Price: $35 | Non-Member Price: $45
(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…
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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(ages 5-10) Will it be tricks or treats? We’ll head into the Wisner House kitchen to whip up some fun. Join us for a ghoulishly good time! 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…
(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…
(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…
(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,…
(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…
(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…
(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…
(ages 5-10) Tired of sitting quietly at a desk till the school bell rings? Break free and join us on a hike through the woods and gardens of RRA!! We’ll connect with the environment by studying animal signs & habitats, plants, and the natural beauty of leaves and other nature patterns. Along the way we’ll…
(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…
