The visitor center may be closed, but the learning continues! We invite you to explore with us from home or at the Arboretum by checking out the activities and resources below.
Expeditions Mobile App
A new app called Expeditions offers visitors with a smartphone a deeper experience with the Arboretum’s notable plants and history of plant collecting.
Wonder Spot | To Mow or Not to Mow?
Have you ever wondered what happens if you do not mow a lawn? Observe the plants and animals on Peters Hill in the habitat created by the unmowed areas. Bring a journal and your curiosity. #WonderSpots #GetOutside #OutdoorLearning
Art Show | Growth Spurts, Knobs, and Knuckles: An Environment of Trees by Lizi Brown
Artist Lizi Brown details tree trunks in ink and paint, creating patterns in light and dark on paper panels. Her concern for the trees, their lives caught in climate shifts, is recorded with fluidity and simple rendering.
Watch With Us!
Learn about plants and wildlife from Arboretum specialists on our YouTube channel.
The Arboretum on Google Arts and Culture
The Arboretum has partnered with the Google Arts & Culture, an immersive online learning platform, to bring the stories of our plants to life through specially curated online exhibits and image galleries.
Self-guided Tours
Explore the Arboretum at your own pace and gain a richer understanding of this special landscape. Choose from one of many self-guided tours to print in advance or view on your mobile device.
Virtual Learning for Families
Virtual Learning 30 minutes of nature learning can inspire a lifetime of nature noticing for children and their families.