Education

No age group has been more impacted by the pandemic than children. The Children's Discovery Room allows a safe space for your children to explore and play outside your home. Families will have the ability to rent out individual time slots for the Discovery Room for a socially distant play experience. This unique environment allows for fun educational opportunities by allowing children to use their own curiosity and imagination to interact with their environment.  

​ General Tour - Experience the Arboretum like you never have before!  Every tour is unique and led by an Arboretum staff member and/or volunteer. These tours History of the grounds and organization, Botanical collections, wildlife ecology, conservation, plant identification, etc.

Specialty Tours -  From time to time, we may host special tours that focus on a particular area, flora, or fauna.

Get the kids outside and involved in nature! We are pleased to offer programs that cater to the interests of younger audiences. Our youth programs are designed to excite and encourage kids to interact with their surroundings. Participants will seek out areas where wildlife such as frogs, turtles, deer and numerous bird species can be found to allow children to interact with wildlife in a positive learning environment with our tour guides. Programs can be designed to cater to the needs and interests of individual groups to ensure the best possible experience. 

General Information:​

• Cost is $8 per child- $80 group minimum for a one hour program.
• We can bring programs to your classroom, or where your group meets, too. Ask about this as appropriate when you call.
• Groups must provide one teacher or adult chaperone for every 10 students.
• Come prepared for the weather - it can be chilly anytime of the year. Long pants, sturdy boots, and layers - such as sweaters and windbreakers that can be added or removed, are recommended.
• While not all our trails are wheelchair accessible, there are programs and activities available for students with disabilities. Ask about this when you call.
• Learn from knowledgeable staff and volunteers skilled in outdoor lore, plant identification, animal life, and wetlands.
• Programs generally start at 9:30 or 10:00 but may start at other times to better match the time you have available.

We offer a variety of programs such as vernal pool explorations, tree ID, chemistry in nature and nature walks. We are happy to design a program to compliment your curriculum!