Youth Education

Youth Education

 

Hoyt Arboretum offers a variety of field trips and nature programs to get youth outside and to nurture the next generation of environmental stewards.

Tree Time! Preschool Walks are scheduled on Mondays and Saturdays at 10am year-round.  Young children and their adults listen to a nature-themed story and then go on a guided exploration of trees, plants, bugs, and more. Recommended for children ages 2 to 6 years old.

School Field Trips can be scheduled for groups of 10 to 60 students. Trips are led by  Arboretum staff and volunteers and introduce students to the life cycles, adaptations, and biodiversity of trees.

Discovery Packs are backpacks supplied with field guides, magnifying lenses, and self-led activities for children in K-5th grades. They are perfect for families or small student groups that are looking for self-guided exploration at Hoyt Arboretum.

Summer Learning:  Our Pop-Up Nature! and Family Forest Days are free nature education events that engage youth and families with natural science topics. There are displays, guided and self-guided activities, and crafts. These programs run seasonally from June to August.

 

You can also explore Hoyt Arboretum with our Children’s Adventure Map!

These family-friendly walks through the Arboretum’s collection also include recommendations for accessible trails and strollers.

Download the Children’s Adventure Map!

Descarga el Mapa de Aventuras Infantiles: ¡Ahora en español!

Look for the special trees and spaces as you explore the Arboretum’s trails

 

Upcoming Youth & Family Programs

Tree Time! Preschool Walk  March 23, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Spring Break Exploration Stations  March 25, 2024 - March 29, 2024 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tree Time! Preschool Walk  March 25, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Tree Time! Preschool Walk  March 30, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Tree Time! Preschool Walk  April 1, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Tree Time! Preschool Walk  April 6, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Tree Time! Preschool Walk  April 8, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Forest Field Day: Bountiful Birds  April 11, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Forest Field Day: Bountiful Birds  April 12, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Tree Time! Preschool Walk  April 13, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Tree Time! Preschool Walk  April 15, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Tree Time! Preschool Walk  April 20, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Tree Time! Preschool Walk  April 22, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Tree Time! Preschool Walk  April 27, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Tree Time! Preschool Walk  April 29, 2024 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am

Forest Field Day: Flowers and Pollinators  May 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Forest Field Day: Flowers and Pollinators  May 10, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Forest Field Day: Fantastic Ferns  June 13, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Forest Field Day: Fantastic Ferns  June 14, 2024 at 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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