Created in the style of our very popular summer camp, Nature Club is an enrichment program that connects children to the natural world through joyful, hands-on experiences and meaningful peer interactions. Designed for children 5 to 10 years old, Nature Club integrates playful explorations of our gardens with nature-themed science, art, and cooking activities. While fostering healthy child development skills and inspiring relationships with nature, this program unlocks fun, new avenues for children to learn and explore at their own pace with the garden as their classroom. Nature Club provides participants with a place to belong and develop autonomy while identifying as an ”Arboretum Kid!” A wonderful supplement to the school year, Nature Club is a drop-off program similar to camp where children participate independent of their guardians, led by quality, experienced educators.

Nature Club is offered as an after-school experience on Tuesday afternoons and a weekend experience on Saturday morning. 

Saturday Sessions: 9am-12pm

January Session: Jan 13, Jan 20, Jan 27, Feb 3

February Session: Feb 10, Feb 17, Feb 24, March 2

March Session: March 9, March 16, March 23, March 30

April Session: April 6, April 13, April 20, April 27

May Session: May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25

Tickets reflect first day of session!

*4- week session pricing: $135 Members / $145 Non-Members

*REFUND POLICY: Cancellations must be requested in advance of two week prior to the program start date in order to qualify for a refund. Cancellations requested within 14 days of the event start date will not qualify for a refund. The Arboretum does not offer credit or reschedules for missed events. If you are unable to cancel within the required refund window, please consider your program fee a donation to the garden. Your registration confirms your understanding of and agreement with this policy.