When public schools are out of session for fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks, our Nature Educators lead Exploration Stations at the Visitor Center. The activities at these Pop-Up Nature! stations are geared toward K-5th graders, but all ages are welcome!

FREE Youth Programs, Summer 2025

Starting June 26, 2025, Hoyt Arboretum Friends is hosting FREE nature education programs for youth and families every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, all summer long.

Want to help us spread the word about free summer programs? Send this page link to your friends, share our Facebook events, and/or print and share this flyer in your community spaces.

 

Pop-Up Nature!
Explore the flora and fauna of the summer season up close and on the trails!
June 26 – August 23, 2025
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays
9am – 12pm

Fall Into Science
Perform nature-based science experiments!
Coming back during PPS fall break 2025

Crafty Natureland
Create nature crafts!
Coming back during PPS Winter Break 2025

Spring Break Exploration Stations
Explore the flora and fauna of the spring season up close and on the trails!
Coming back during PPS spring break, 2026

Upcoming Pop-Up Nature Events

 

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Thank you to the nature educators, volunteers, members, and community partners who make these programs possible! You truly bring people and trees together!

 

These free family programs are made possible by a partnership between International Paper Foundation and Hoyt Arboretum Friends.