The Arboretum for Educators
Explorations for all students to learn about plants and science
Monthly Arboretum for Educators Returns October 2
Mark your calendars! Our free monthly landscape explorations focused on phenology and natural phenomena will return this October 2nd in a new location! We will gather on the first Saturday of each month (Jan. second Saturday) at the Arboretum's Weld Hill Research and Administration Building lecture hall and utilize the areas around the building and Peters Hill for learning. Spaces will be limited per COVID rules and registration is required. Don't miss out on this opportunity to incorporate more outdoor teaching and learning into your lessons.
Due to current COVID restrictions, participants will need to wear a mask indoors, regardless of vaccination status. No food or drink are allowed in the lecture hall.
The full roster of Arboretum for Educators programming from Fall 2021-Spring 2022 has been announced! Check our website to see future dates and topics, or click here to download a PDF.
Caterpillar Lab Visits the Arboretum
September 24-28, noon-4pm
Spread the word and bring your students! The Caterpillar Lab is setting up residency on the Hunnewell Lawn near the Arborway Gate. If you teach within walking distance, bring your students on Monday, September 27 or Tuesday, September 28 between 12-4pm to meet founder Sam Jaffe and his charismatic caterpillars and butterflies. Make this the year for awesome science learning.
All visitors to the Caterpillar Lab will need to wear a mask, regardless of vaccination status. If you don't have a mask, we will provide one.
Budding Botanist Grants
Apply by October 29 to receive $1,000 in grant funding to support your school’s youth garden programs. The Klorane Botanical Foundation’s aim is to help young citizens learn about plants, explore their world, and inspire them to care for their local ecosystems. 
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