Arboretum’s buildings will be closed from December 24th through January 1st

Sponsor and Decorate a Tree for Festival of Trees

Grab Your Organization! Mobilize Family and Friends! Promote Your Business! On Sunday, December 8, 2024, we will be holding our fifth annual Festival of Trees, and we invite YOU to help make it a success! STEP 1: Sign up to sponsor and decorate a tree! RRA will provide and set up the trees and lights, you just […]

Cream Tea

You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Cream Tea in historic Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds. The Secret Tea Room takes particular pride in its collection of chinaware, which wonderfully complements the Victorian style of Wisner House.

Forest Bathing Mini-Retreat

Forest Bathing, also known as Nature and Forest Therapy, is a slow meditative walk in nature that takes a holistic view of the physiological, mental, emotional, and psycho-spiritual benefits to be derived from an embodied contact with nature

Afternoon Tea

11:30 am, 12:00pm, 1:00 pm, and 2:30pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Afternoon Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Your choice of tea will be brewed to perfection. Once everyone is settled in, the tiers will arrive […]

Little Wonders: The Sights, Sounds, and Feel of Nature

(Ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and caregivers can discover the many gifts nature has to offer! Hike our woodland trails, water the gardens, feed our fish, and engage in active nature play designed to stimulate your child’s curiosity and sense of wonder. Stories, crafts, music, and sensorimotor activities add to the experience by […]

Cream Tea

11:30 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm You are invited to enjoy an enchanting Cream Tea in Wisner House overlooking the Arboretum’s beautiful grounds! Upon arrival, you will be offered a menu of fine teas and infusions. Your choice of tea will be brewed to perfection. Once everyone is settled in, the tiers will arrive […]

Oaks and Acorns: Fall in the Forest

(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will get a great start in these engaging weekly 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 our Environmental Educators. Register early since space is limited. […]

Autumn’s Embrace Crafting a Fall Wreath

(for adults) Join us in our flower arranging workshop where we will use dried botanicals and seasonal foliage to create a beautiful wreath to welcome fall, one leaf at a time! In this workshop you will learn tips about seasonal blooms and various techniques for how to arrange them. All experience levels are welcome. Classes […]

Arboretum Afternoons: Hummingbird Journeys

(ages 5-8) After a long school day, your child will enjoy exploring nature with our Environmental Educators in this engaging drop-off program. There’s a different fascinating focus each week! Stories, hikes, themed games, experiments, and one-of-a-kind art projects are all part of the fun. Register early, as space is limited. The cost is per child. […]

Home School Adventures: The Wonderful World of Mushrooms

(ages 5-12) Homeschoolers: Join our educators as we explore the amazing world of plants and animals at the Arboretum! Each week, different challenges and learning opportunities await you. We’ll engage in hands-on adventures designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and appreciation for all that nature has to offer. Classes will be held primarily outdoors, even in […]