(ages 4 and up with an adult) Celebrate the shortest day of the year with stories and cocoa around the campfire as we reflect on the ancient traditions surrounding the first day of winter.
Holiday Traditions Scavenger Hunt
(ages 4 and up with an adult) Grab your map and sense of adventure! Families will search high and low on the Arboretum grounds to solve clues and learn about the many ways people around the world celebrate the holidays.
Owl Prowl
(Ages 6 and up) Discover the secret life of one of nature’s most fascinating nighttime hunters—the owl! Learn about the amazing adaptations that make owls such skilled predators and find out why winter is the perfect time to spot them.
Little Wonders: Holiday Fun!!
(Ages 0-3 with an adult): Infants, toddlers, and caregivers celebrate the holidays with music, active nature play, and sensorimotor activities designed to deepen our connections to each other and the natural world.
Kids Can Cook! – Autumn Tea and Scrumptious Scones
(Ages 5-10) An extra special afternoon tea program just for kids! Join us as we welcome our special guest, Richard Wright, owner of the 'The Secret Tea Room' as he hosts a special tea just for kids
Kids Can Cook! – Holiday Cookies
(Ages 5-10) It’s time to celebrate the season! Kids, put on your aprons and roll up your sleeves, we’re making and decorating holiday cookies.
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Kids Can Cook! – Holiday Cookies
(Ages 5-10) It’s time to celebrate the season! Kids, put on your aprons and roll up your sleeves, we’re making and decorating holiday cookies.
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Mini Camp: Discover the Wonders of Fall!
(ages 5-10) Learn how leaves change color, animals prepare for winter, and other adaptations of the season. Join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, crafts, and games that celebrate Fall!!
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Mini Camp: Learning Beyond the Books… Connecting with Nature from the Ground Up!
(ages 5-10) Tired of sitting quietly at a desk till the school bell rings? Break free and join us on a hike through the woods and gardens of RRA!! We’ll connect with the environment by studying animal signs & habitats, plants, and the natural beauty of leaves and other nature patterns.
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Homeschool Adventures: Meaningfully Connecting with the Natural World
(ages 5-12) Using the “sit-spot” method of observation and inquiry, we will practice becoming one with nature. Learning to utilize all our senses, we will study all facets of the plants and trees around us, learning to connect with and ultimately respect all of nature’s creations.
Homeschool Adventures : Nature as Inspiration for Art
(ages 5-12) Exploring the grounds of the Arboretum, we’ll study the many colors, shapes, and patterns found in nature. We’ll also learn about the changing colors of leaves – why and how leaves change in preparation for winter.
Nature Creations: Woodland Wreaths
(ages 5-10) We’ll celebrate the textures and colors of the season with our autumn wreaths!
Oaks and Acorns: Animal Architects
(ages 3-5 with an adult) Wonder, respect, and love for the natural world will be a great start in these engaging weekly classes.
Little Wonders: Connecting to Nature and Each Other
(Ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to discover the many gifts nature has to offer!
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Little Wonders: Happy Halloween
(Ages 0-3 with an adult) Infants, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to discover the many gifts nature has to offer!.
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Campfire Friends
If you love to sing camp songs and roast s’mores by the fire, this 1-hour program is perfect for you and your family!
Members Only Reception
Our members are the heart and soul of our organization, and we want to take this opportunity to say “Thank You” for standing by us these last 50 years!
