Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan and Rachel Warren at the Scott Arboretum for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. The March 10 session will start indoors at the Wister Center...
Children ages 18 months to 12 years old are invited to attend Mindful Monday with their favorite caregiver. Children are invited to participate in a yoga session led by Rachel Warren, followed by a mindfulness activity. Children will learn mindfulness strategies to help them calm...
Take your lunch break in the garden with our in-person lunchtime tours! Early spring is the perfect time to see magnolias and cherries in bloom, in addition to the carpets of bulbs like daffodils and scilla. Garden Supervisor Chuck Hinkle will lead participants to delight...
Join us on a guided hike in the Crum Woods on Trek Tuesday. Discover a beaver dam in the Crum Creek and wander through a wild meadow! Please wear appropriate footwear to walk on an unpaved, hilly surface for about 2 miles. This hike is...
On Wildlife Wednesday we will have activities centered around three very important pollinating animals: monarch butterflies, honey bees, and ruby-throated hummingbirds. Children will learn about each animal's habitat, how it supports pollination, and complete a craft. There will even be an opportunity to visit one...
Learn how to take better care of our earth on Sustainability Thursday. We will learn about composting, solar energy, green roofs, and more. Children will also get to create a masterpiece using recycled materials. This program is recommended for children ages 5 to 12 with...
On Flower Friday, we will explore the spring blooming flowers while completing a scavenger hunt. Children will have the opportunity to plant their very own seeds to take home and create a flower crown to show off their spring excitement. Children ages 18 months to...
In honor of the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing (Sakura Matsuri), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a spring exhibition to coincide with the blooming of our cherry trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is...
In honor of the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing (Sakura Matsuri), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a spring exhibition to coincide with the blooming of our cherry trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is...
Old trees, big trees, rare trees– we have them all! Join Curator and Plant Recorder Mary Tipping for a spring tour of the most valuable trees in our collections. Each Heritage Tree has been qualified as such due to the combination of its age, health,...
