School & Scout Groups
School Groups
Reeves-Reed Arboretum’s facilities, which include the Stackhouse Education Center, Roehm Greenhouse, 13 acres of gardens and woodland trails, our historic Wisner House, and of course, our spectacular trees, allow us to offer engaging and unique field trips. Our programs provide students with an inspiring, interactive educational experience that will perfectly complement their classroom instruction. Our field trips cover a variety of topics and are designed to align with the Next Generation Science Standards.
To make an online payment for your school group trip, click here.
For more information, please contact Althea Llewellyn, Director of Education, at a.llewellyn@reeves-reedarboretum.org or 908-273-8787 ext. 1920.
Homeschool Groups
We welcome Homeschool groups of all ages to our grounds! Bring your small group or co-op for a one-of-a-kind field trip. Choose from one of our existing school field trips below or contact us to tailor a trip to meet your group’s needs. Our unique setting is the perfect place to introduce your homeschooler to the concept of stewardship and learn about the Arboretum’s varied gardens, woodlands, native plants, and animals.
For more information, please contact Althea Llewellyn, Director of Education, at a.llewellyn@reeves-reedarboretum.org or 908-273-8787 ext. 1920.
Scout Groups
Reeves-Reed Arboretum also offers programs for Scouts of all ages. Browse through our existing programs, which were specially created to satisfy badge requirements. If you do not see a specific badge, journey, or adventure, we are happy to work with you to create a program that meets your troop’s goals! Whichever you choose, your Scouts will be guaranteed an interactive, hands-on lesson out on the beautiful grounds of the Arboretum!
Cost: Scout programs are $100 for 12 or fewer scouts, then $5 per person for each additional scout.
Badges involving cooking have separate guidelines and fee schedules. Please send us an email to inquire about these.
For more information, please contact Althea Llewellyn, Director of Education, at a.llewellyn@reeves-reedarboretum.org or 908-273-8787 ext. 1920.
School Field Trips by Grade
Preschool & Kindergarden
The Arboretum is the perfect natural classroom for introducing students to the incredible world of insects...
Using their 5 senses, children will explore the Arboretum and find out about the plants and...
Grades 1 & 2
The Arboretum is the perfect natural classroom for introducing students to the incredible world of insects...
The Arboretum’s outdoor garden classroom is the perfect setting for students to learn how food grows...
Via hands-on activities throughout the Arboretum, students will embark on the incredible journey of a seed....
The Arboretum is home to many creatures. What do they need to survive? Students will discover...
Long before European settlers came to our area, the Lenape, whose name means “the people,” inhabited...
Using their 5 senses, children will explore the Arboretum and find out about the plants and...
The Arboretum’s wide variety of impressive trees makes it an ideal setting to learn about these...
Grades 3 through 5
The Arboretum is the perfect natural classroom for introducing students to the incredible world of insects...
The Arboretum’s outdoor garden classroom is the perfect setting for students to learn how food grows...
Via hands-on activities throughout the Arboretum, students will embark on the incredible journey of a seed....
The Arboretum is home to many creatures. What do they need to survive? Students will discover...
Long before European settlers came to our area, the Lenape, whose name means “the people,” inhabited...
The Arboretum’s wide variety of impressive trees makes it an ideal setting to learn about these...
Grades 6 through 8
INTRO TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: Through hands-on activities, students will study various patterns and processes found in...
The health of an ecosystem is dependent on the plants and animals that are found there....
Girl Scout Programs
Daisies
(also known as Use Resources Wisely) Girls will learn about ways that we can help protect...
(also known as Make the World a Better Place) Girls will learn about ways that we...
Brownies
Girls will learn about a special insect that lives here at the Arboretum and take a...
Girls will learn how to plan for a hike, talk about some essential items to pack,...
Girls will discover what it means to be an explorer by going on a hike, playing...
Girls will explore the Arboretum using their 5 senses and find out about the plants and...
Girls will learn about the world of snacks, and then get to make a few snacks...
Juniors
Girls will explore the many habitats here at the Arboretum and talk about the animals that...
Girls will have some fun with flowers as we learn about their many unique varieties and...
Girls will explore the many unique gardens throughout the grounds of the Arboretum and learn about...
Girls will join forces in the Wisner House kitchen to create a few simple dishes and...
Cadettes
Girls will discover foods from across the country and all over the world while cooking in...
Girls will explore the mysteries of the night by going on a night hike and noticing...
Girls will learn about the inner workings of trees while exploring the hundreds of trees in...
Boy Scout Programs
Tiger Cubs
Tigers will get to explore the Arboretum’s “backyard” by hiking on our woodland trails, playing games,...
Tigers will discuss Leave No Trace and essential things to bring with them before going on...
Wolf Cubs
Wolves will embark on an adventure, equipped with a compass and map of the Arboretum. Using...
Wolves will study some of the plants growing here at the Arboretum while taking a tour...
Wolves will prepare for a hike by discussing the essential items to bring and remembering Leave...
Bear Cubs
Bears will learn how the Lenape people, who lived in this area before European settlement, based...
Bears will take a hike around the Arboretum to discover what types of plants and animals...
Webelos
Scouts will investigate the rocks found at the Arboretum and get to explore the unique collection...
Scouts will take a tour of the Arboretum and discover the wild living things that make...
Scouts will get to know the woods here at the Arboretum while they hike on our...
