The Arboretum for Educators
Explorations for all students to learn about plants and science
Next Workshop: What is a Seed?
Saturday, November 6
9am-11:30am
Weld Hill Research Building
This month, learn about the various dispersal strategies plants have to ensure that the next generation has a successful start. We will observe the flight patterns of samaras, discover floating structures, and create a cornucopia of colorful fruit. These explorations serve as basis for setting up science investigations in any outdoor space.
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.
30-Minute Nature
Discover a whole new set of ready-made Google Slide decks on timely fall topics: Leaf Color Change, Fall Fruit, Acorn Drop, and Traveling Seeds. Each slide deck comes with extensive teacher notes and is filled with stunning images and video that engage curious minds in everyday natural phenomena. Designed to virtually connect students with the natural world and then motivate students for outdoor investigations.
Bat Wonder Spots
Just in time for Bat Week, we're thrilled to share our latest Wonder Spots, developed by Vanessa Indeglia, a researcher at Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. This summer, Indeglia and her mentors conducted bat acoustic research at the Arboretum, identifying six species of bats in our landscape. Visit all six new Bat Wonder Spots to learn how each bat interacts with the environment, hear Indeglia’s recordings of bat calls, and participate in some bat myth busting! Available in English and Spanish.
2022 Youth Garden Grant
Check out this new opportunity for enhancing your outdoor spaces! The deadline is December 17.
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Bat images by Merlin C. Tuttle.