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  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Lunch Buddies: A Day Away at RRA!

    (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…

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

    (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…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Lincoln’s Hat

    (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…

  • Lunar New Year Celebration

    (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…

  • Little Wonders: Winter Fun

    (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…

  • Tap That Tree!

    (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…

  • Let’s Get Growing – Plan, Plant, Watch it Sprout

    (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,…

  • Maple Sugaring Fest – Cancelled due to parking and safety concerns

    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…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Spring is on its Way

    (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…

  • Oaks and Acorns: Spring is on its Way

    (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…

  • Kids Can Feed the Birds!

    (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…

  • Little Wonders: It’s All Fun and Games

    (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: Pinecone Lovebug

    (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…

  • 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…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Flavors of Springtime

    (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…

  • Kids Can Cook! – Flavors of Springtime

    (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…