LEARNING
Learning is for everyone
Our Mission: To inspire an understanding and appreciation of horticulture, nature, and heritage.
“Where horticultural work can be carried out to educate and assist students, old or young, in the practical
work of beautification and conservation.”
– Edward J. Grassman, August 1, 1966
Family & Youth Education
Our education program is primarily geared toward families and youth. Through our programming, we provide children with the opportunity to learn, examine, explore, and play amongst the many natural wonders the Arboretum has to offer.
Adult Education
While school-age children are our primary focus, we continue to work with and offer a variety of adult education programs and opportunities. Lectures, workshops, and symposia are conducted on horticultural topics throughout the year. Programs are listed under events.
School & Fieldtrip
Education initiatives fall into several categories covering numerous topics, including trees, woody ornamentals, geology, water ecology and soil science. An average of 4,000-5,000 public, private, and homeschooled students visit the Arboretum and participate in grade-specific programs.
Whether you are a master gardener of have yet to get your gloves dirty, this is an opportunity to gather with those who share your passion for our natural world. Books are a great way to get to know people while learning something new.
SUMMER CAMP
ACORN CAMP- Ages 3-5
Rising 3K – Kindergarten
9:30 – 11:30am
Our Acorn Discovery Camp is a perfect introduction to camp for your little one. It is a half day program where campers participate in activities alongside a parent/guardian. Daily activities will focus on getting our little acorns comfortable and curious about what nature has to offer here at the Arboretum.
SAPLING CAMP - Ages 5-8
Rising 1st – 3rd Grade
8:30am – 4:30pm
This full day, weeklong camp experience is filled with wild, nature activities for kids who love being outside! Each session will have a different nature theme to get them learning and excited about the world around them. Daily activities range from indoor crafts and cooking to wild romps through the creek and forest of Lockerly.
OAKS CAMP - Ages 9-12
Rising 4th – 6th Grade
8:30am – 4:30 pm
This full day, weeklong camp experience is filled with wild, nature activities for kids who love being outside! Each session will have a different nature theme to get them learning and excited about the world around them. Daily activities range from indoor crafts and cooking to wild romps through the creek and forest of Lockerly.
The Woods Museum
The Woods Museum is home to our reptile friends and is a self-guided, interactive museum on fossils, minerals, soils, and trees.
EVENTS:
Meet our Reptiles
Tuesday at 4:00
Saturdays at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm
& 4:30 pm
