There is something for children of all ages at Hoyt Arboretum! We offer a variety of nature programs for youth, families, schools, and other groups, as well as self-led activities to get everyone engaged with the natural world:
- Tree Time! encourages adults and children ages 2-6 to explore nature together every Monday and Saturday morning.
- Seasonal Activities provide experiments, fact sheets, and more for self-paced discovery.
- Free Discovery Packs are full of tools to help your family engage with the Arboretum plants and animals.
- School field trips are available for guided and self-guided experiences on the Arboretum trails.
- Pop-Up Nature! shares different science topics through self-led activities during the summer months.
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!
Look for the special trees and spaces as you explore the Arboretum’s trails!
Upcoming Family Events
Tree Time! Preschool Walk June 10, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk June 12, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk June 17, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk June 19, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Pop Up Nature! June 22, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! June 23, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tree Time! Preschool Walk June 24, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Family Forest Day June 24, 2023 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tree Time! Preschool Walk June 26, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Pop Up Nature! June 29, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! June 30, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tree Time! Preschool Walk July 1, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk July 3, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Pop Up Nature! July 6, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! July 7, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tree Time! Preschool Walk July 8, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk July 10, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Pop Up Nature! July 13, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! July 14, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tree Time! Preschool Walk July 15, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk July 17, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Pop Up Nature! July 20, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! July 21, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tree Time! Preschool Walk July 22, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Tree Time! Preschool Walk July 24, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Pop Up Nature! July 27, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! July 28, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tree Time! Preschool Walk July 29, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Family Forest Day July 29, 2023 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tree Time! Preschool Walk July 31, 2023 at 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Pop Up Nature! August 3, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! August 4, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! August 10, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! August 11, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! August 17, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! August 18, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! August 24, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! August 25, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Family Forest Day August 26, 2023 at 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Pop Up Nature! August 31, 2023 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm