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Little Explorers

Join us at the Arboretum as we read and discover new things about the natural world. During this one-hour program for our youngest guests and their grownups, we will read a nature inspired story, do a craft, and go for a nature walk to continue exploring the theme. The weekly themes are inspired by what is happening seasonally at the Arboretum. This program is led by the Manager of Youth Education Katie Fox and Outdoor Educator Ana Maria Caballero.

Please note that registration is not required, but strongly encouraged. Add one ticket per adult and one ticket per child attending.

10:00–11:00am on select Wednesdays. Summer dates are below:

  • June 11, 2025
  • June 25, 2025
  • July 16, 2025
  • July 30, 2025
  • August 6, 2025
  • August 20, 2025

Audience: Geared towards children ages three to five accompanied by an adult.

Location: This program will meet outside the Hunnewell Building unless rainging and then it will meet inside the Hunnewell Lecture Hall. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Accessibility: The Hunnewell Lecture Hall is wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly.

Inclement Weather: This program runs rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, those that have registered will be notified via email about the cancellation. Uncertain about the weather and if we are running the program? Email us at childrensed@arnarb.harvard.edu.

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Date

Jun 11 2025

Time

10:00 am - 11:00 am

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Hunnewell Lecture Hall
8V4H+WM Boston, Massachusetts
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Directions

Learn about accessibility at the Arboretum.

Hunnewell Lecture Hall

By subway

Take the MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum,” cross Washington Street, and walk up Arborway to the Arboretum’s Forest Hills Gate on your left. To reach the Arboretum’s Arborway Gate and the Hunnewell Building, continue along the sidewalk on the Arborway to the Arborway Gate (about 12 minutes), or go through the gate, bear right at the pond, and continue to the Hunnewell Building, which will be on your left. The Lecture Hall is located inside the Hunnewell Building.

By bus

Take the #39 bus to the South Street @ Bardwell Street stop in Jamaica Plain. Walk down South Street away from Bardwell Street, take a right on Custer Street, and walk down Custer Street until it ends. Turn right and walk about 300 feet down Arborway to the Arboretum’s Arborway Gate, which will be across the street. The Lecture Hall is located in the Hunnewell Building, just inside the gate on your right.

By car

There is public street parking on Arborway, including six designated accessible spots on either side of the gate. Parking on Arborway can sometimes fill up and you may need to walk a little ways from your parking spot to the gate. Please allow for extra time to account for this, especially during the spring and for large programs like lectures and performances.