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Family Programs

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.

SPRING 2025 SCHEDULE

10:00–11:00am on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Spring dates and themes are below:

  • March 12, 2025 | Explorers
  • March 26, 2025 | Signs of Spring
  • April 9, 2025 | Rain
  • April 23, 2025 | Spring Blossoms
  • May 14, 2025 | Lilacs
  • May 28, 2025 | Life Cycles

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Audience

This program is geared towards children ages three to five accompanied by an adult.

Location

This program will meet at the Hunnewell Building. While this program begins indoors, it will venture outside into the landscape. As the weather warms, the program will begin to spend more if not the whole time outside. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Attending

Registration is not required but encouraged through the events page.

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 program cancellation. Uncertain about the weather and if we are running the program? Email us at childrensed@arnarb.harvard.edu