Family Activities
New! Story Hour Saturdays
Join us on the Hunnewell lawn for stories of trees told under storied trees! You will be treated to tree, plant, and nature-themed storybooks read by Arboretum staff and volunteers. Readings begin at 11:00am, and we will be outside, weather permitting. Meet at the Hunnewell Building.
- November 21
Barking Up the Right Tree
As leaves fall away this autumn and winter, take a closer look at tree bark on your next visit to the Arboretum with this activity.
Tree-of-the-Month in the Visitor Center
Explore dawn redwood—our featured Tree-of-the-Month—and hunt for a hidden letterbox in the landscape! Learn more with our activity guide.
Arboretum Interpreters
On weekend days in May, June, September, and October, be on the lookout for new Arboretum Interpreters stationed in the landscape, ready to give your visit a boost with hands-on fun and learning. These friendly and enthusiastic volunteers will help you find your way to Arboretum destinations, tell stories about fascinating plants, and highlight the Arboretum’s work as a research institution and living museum.
An Introduction to Trees
What makes a tree a tree? Find out with our interactive activity, Tree Basics.
Meet the Explorer: E.H. Wilson
Celebrate the centennial of Wilson’s first Arboretum-sponsored expedition. Plants that Wilson brought back from his 1907 Asian expedition are still growing at the Arboretum.
- Explore Wilson's photos - zoomable images and his 100 finest trees.