Programs for Kids, Teens & Families
"Discovery Saturdays was a lot of fun. My kids loved using binoculars to find different bird species."
The Arboretum offers many programs for children ages 3 and up. Each takes advantage of our unique natural setting, whether it's examining animal adaptations in the woodland forest, facilitating seed germination in the Louise B. Roehm Greenhouse, or taking part in a physical activity on the Great Lawn. The Discovery Weekends program is the perfect way for a busy family to escape a hectic weekday schedule and reconnect with each other and nature through hands-on learning.
Check the calendar for upcoming program listings.
Classes
(ages 5 to 10) These delicious handheld sandwiches can be filled with savory or sweet ingredients. Various countries around the world have their own versions of this popular and satisfying..
Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
(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..
Wednesday, September 27, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
(for children 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..
Thursday, September 28, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
(ages 5-12) Get to know the Arboretum through this weekly nature class. As your homeschoolers visit the Arboretum, they’ll make discoveries on hikes, meet new friends, and even learn new..
Friday, September 29, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(Ages 0-3 with an adult) Exciting new opportunity for toddlers and caregivers to discover the many wonders of nature! Join us as we explore the great outdoors: hiking woodland trails,..
Monday, October 2, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
(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..
Wednesday, October 4, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
(for children 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..
Thursday, October 5, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
(for families with children ages 5 and up) Join us for a night of fun around the campfire with stories, songs, games, interesting nighttime facts, and s’mores!! Registration is required...
Friday, October 6, 2023, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
(Children ages 5-10) Out of stones, glass beads, shells and other natural materials we will create a one of a kind, lasting piece of art to place in your garden..
October 7, 2023, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
(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..
Wednesday, October 11, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
(for children 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..
Thursday, October 12, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
(ages 5-12) Get to know the Arboretum through this weekly nature class. As your homeschoolers visit the Arboretum, they’ll make discoveries on hikes, meet new friends, and even learn new..
Friday, October 13, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(Ages 0-3 with an adult) Exciting new opportunity for toddlers and caregivers to discover the many wonders of nature! Join us as we explore the great outdoors: hiking woodland trails,..
Monday, October 16, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
(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..
Wednesday, October 18, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
(for children 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..
Thursday, October 19, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
(ages 5-12) Get to know the Arboretum through this weekly nature class. As your homeschoolers visit the Arboretum, they’ll make discoveries on hikes, meet new friends, and even learn new..
Friday, October 20, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(Ages 0-3 with an adult) Exciting new opportunity for toddlers and caregivers to discover the many wonders of nature! Join us as we explore the great outdoors: hiking woodland trails,..
Monday, October 23, 10:00 am – 11:00 am
(ages 5 to 10) You’ll scream with delight as you create cute and creepy treats to eat and share...
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
(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..
Wednesday, October 25, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
(for children 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..
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
(ages 5-12) Get to know the Arboretum through this weekly nature class. As your homeschoolers visit the Arboretum, they’ll make discoveries on hikes, meet new friends, and even learn new..
Friday, October 27, 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
(Children ages 5-10) It’s pumpkin decorating time again! We’ll take a nature hike, gather natural materials and head back to the Stackhouse Education Center to decorate our pumpkins. Each one..
October 28, 2023, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
(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..
Wednesday, November 1, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
(for children 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..
Thursday, November 2, 2023, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
(Children ages 5-10) We’re heading on a scavenger hunt to spy out what things we can find in the fall garden. We’ll take a nature hike on the grounds, play..
Saturday, November 4, 2023, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
(ages 5 to 10) It’s cookie baking time again. Let’s put on our aprons and roll up our sleeves, we’re making and decorating holiday cookies...
Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
(ages 5 to 10) It’s cookie baking time again. Let’s put on our aprons and roll up our sleeves, we’re making and decorating holiday cookies...
Thursday, December 7, 2023, 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Special Events
Four Centuries in a Weekend is a Union County tradition that enables residents and visitors to travel through time and learn about the rich history of our community. Held annually on..
Sunday, October 22 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Join us for this fun, family-friendly autumn festival! The day’s activities will include: Fall games, crafts, activities, story trail and chalk maze Pumpkin patch and spooky trail (children are encouraged..
Sunday, October 15, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Join us for this fun, family-friendly autumn festival! The day’s activities will include: Fall games, crafts, activities, story trail and chalk maze Pumpkin patch and spooky trail (children are encouraged..
Sunday, October 15 (11:00 AM Entry)
Join us for this fun, family-friendly autumn festival! The day’s activities will include: Fall games, crafts, activities, story trail and chalk maze Pumpkin patch and spooky trail (children are encouraged..
Sunday, October 15 (12:00 PM Entry)
Join us for this fun, family-friendly autumn festival! The day’s activities will include: Fall games, crafts, activities, story trail and chalk maze Pumpkin patch and spooky trail (children are encouraged..
Sunday, October 15 (1:00 PM Entry)
SAVE THE DATE!...EVENT AND TREE REGISTRATION COMING SOON. Join us for this outdoor winter festival celebrating community and culture! The day’s activities will include arts and crafts for Kwanza, Christmas,..
Sunday, December 10, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
