Youth & Family Activities

Education is the core of our mission.

Our youth and family activities allow families to learn and grow together at the Garden while fostering children’s inherent love of nature. These classes include hands-on, nature-inspired activities such as cooking, hiking, workshops, and more.

Class offerings are announced three times per year in April, August, and January.

Plan a Birthday Party in Nature
Details coming soon!

Story Time

Nature-themed stories and activities from 10-10:30 am on Tuesdays and Fridays.

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Camps

Nature-themed day and weeklong camps throughout June, July, and August.

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Budding Buddies

This day camp, designed for 3-5-year-olds and their adult buddy, is loaded with nature themed stories, crafts, hikes, and hands-on exploration.

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Daily, Self-Guided Drop-In Activities

Available May 1–October 31

Scavenger Hunts | Anytime
Hunt for clues and discover plants and animals in the Garden.

Garden Discovery Boxes | Anytime
Explore boxes placed throughout the Garden with fun activities.

Ask the Expert | Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm
Bring your gardening questions for our Horticulture Team! Feel free to ask staff as you see them working in the Garden.

Bell Children’s Garden

Now Open

This new 2.5-acre outdoor wonderland connects nature, play, and learning, and creates a garden experience for everyone that inspires a lifetime connection to the natural world.

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Upcoming Youth & Family Activities

Read our Registration and Cancelation Policies for information about member discounts, refunds, and more.

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