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Collections Up Close events offer great ways for families to explore plants together. Coming up, enjoy Lilac Sunday on May 12 from 10:00am-4:00pm, and Collections Up Close: Rhododendron Ramble on June 2 from 1:00-3:00pm.
Explore lilacs (Syringa spp.), our featured tree of the month, in bloom in multiple locations in the Arboretum in May. Learn more and hunt for a hidden letterbox in the landscape with our activity guide for all ages [pdf].
Check out the Arboretum’s free Discovery Packs, supported by a gift from the Arnold Arboretum Committee. Be part of the Explorer’s Club and go on an adventure in the Arboretum. Living Museum or Science Lab backpacks can be borrowed from the Visitor Center and are suitable for families with kids over the age of three. more »
The Arboretum is a great place to observe wildlife. Check out the wildlife image galleries, then print Wildlife Bingo cards and search for critters in the landscape. As you find each item on your bingo card, cross off the square. The first person to cross off four in a row, wins! Remember, please do not disturb plants or wildlife when you visit.
Are you ready for an adventure? Find out why the Arboretum collects plants from around the globe. When you see the mobile tour logo, dial in for an adventure. Print the tour brochure or download the podcast and start traveling!
The tour begins on Bussey Hill Road at the Explorers Garden. Download a printable map of the Arboretum.
A new twist on the scavenger hunt. Grab your digital camera or cell phone camera and start the photo hunt! Caregivers can download the instruction guide plus maps for your kids.
rOn weekend days in May, June, September, October, and November, 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.