Hoyt Arboretum Friends is excited to welcome Scout groups to the trails for guided experiences that support various badge and adventure requirements. Whether you are a Daisy, Brownie, Junior, Cub Scout, or Webelo, our educators are here to help you connect with nature.
Program Logistics
Pricing: $10 per scout, adults are free
Group Size: Minimum of 5 scouts and maximum of 20 scouts
Program duration: 90 minutes
Program topics: Each guided program is designed to support scout program requirements. Choose from the four program offerings listed below.
Scheduling a group: Guided programs are available year-round on Saturdays and Sundays by request at the button below.
Program Descriptions:
Outdoor Artist
Nature is full of artistic inspiration from familiar shapes in the clouds up high to the brilliant colors of wildflowers in an open field. Become an Outdoor Artist by trekking along our famous Redwood Loop Trail and experience the wonders of nature through various art activities. (Supports Daisy, Brownie and Junior Outdoor Art Badges)
Numbers in Nature
Math is everywhere, and nature provides ample opportunities to measure and make calculations! On this tour we will use math to tell time, measure temperature and length, and learn about mathematical properties found in trees. (Supports Daisy, Brownie and Junior Numbers in Nature badge)
Pollinators
75% of the fresh produce we eat requires a pollinator. Buzz along with us on a tour t0 discover the vital forces of pollinators. We’ll look for and name the different insects we encounter, examine flower parts, and familiarize ourselves with how plants produce seeds and fruit through the process of pollination. (Supports Brownie Bugs badge and Junior Flowers badge)
Shapes in Nature
Ever wonder why butterfly’s wings and the leaves of a tree can sometimes look alike? That is because they have similar patterns or symmetry. Join us on a tour where you can learn about the many shapes found in nature! We’ll trek along the flowering trees trails of the Arboretum and experience the different patterns, tessellations, and other beautiful phenomena that occur in nature. (Supports Daisy, Brownie and Junior Shapes in Nature badge)
These programs were developed for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors, but are suitable for any scout group.
Please email [email protected] with any questions.