Programs Supporting Literacy, Imagination, and the Arts in the Natural World
Storytime in the Understory
1st & 3rd Wednesdays | 10-10:30 AM
June 4 & 18, July 2 & 16, and August 6 & 20
Pre-School - Elementary suggested
Bring a blanket if you like and come enjoy nature-themed reading. We will meet in the At Home in the Woods Family Garden in the Storytime area!
In the case of inclement weather, we will meet at the Pavilion (near the Family Garden).
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes
Monday, June 30 and Monday, July 21| 12-12:45 PM
At the Storytime Spot in the At Home in the Woods Family Garden
Free!
Pre-School - Elementary suggested
We invite you to engage in imaginative nature play this summer. Kids and their caretakers will enjoy a story about forest fairies, and then build their own welcoming miniature homes out of natural materials found in the Arboretum.
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
WonderCraft: Family Garden Banner Painting
Wednesday, July 2| 11 AM-12 PM
At the Pavilion the At Home in the Woods Family Garden
Free!
Join us at the Pavilion in the At Home in the Woods Family Garden as we use paints and markers to decorate a new set of welcome banners for the Family Garden. Free, registration requested.
Programs Supporting Science and Understanding of Environmental Systems
The Big Bug Hunt
Wednesday, July 23 | 11 - 12 AM
Free for all ages
Location: Pavilion in the At Home in the Woods Family Garden
"From Waste to Wonder" Family Program Series
Incredible Edible Landfill
Tuesday, August 19 | 11-11:45 AM
Location: Meet in the At Home in the Woods Family Garden Storytime Spot
Understand how landfills are no longer dumps but engineered disposal facilities. Our young builders will create their own edible landfill to gain a better of understanding of why it is important to think about what you put in your trash. Perfect for little learners who love to build and snack. Registration is required.
The Backpack Program
Pre-School - Elementary
Explore the Arboretum with themed activities! This program is FREE. Backpacks are located in the lobby of the Frances Plecker Education Center, Monday - Friday (8 AM - 4 PM)
How It Works
Pick A Backpack
- Reptiles & Amphibians
- Flowers
- Exploring Trees
- Forest Mammals
- Butterflies
- Insects
- Macroinvertebrates
Checkout
Leave a driver's license or car keys with us, to be picked up after the backpack is returned.
Explore!
Enjoy the backpack's activities and adventure onward!
Return Backpack
Once you're ready to depart the Arboretum, you can return your backpack(s).
Grounds: Free to the public
Dawn to dusk | 365 days a year
Frances Plecker Education Center:
M-F | 8 AM - 4 PM
