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Home School Days
2019 - 2020
Want to get hands-on plant science into your home-school curriculum? Consider an Arboretum learning experience. For individuals or homeschool groups, the Arboretum offers hands-on plant experiences that showcase cool science concepts in a unique and engaging educational setting.
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Homeschool Day: Maple Syrup Time
Suggested ages: Grades 1 - 6
Select a session
Monday, March 16 MORNING, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (965-03-16-20)
Monday, March 16 AFTERNOON, 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (965-03-16-20-01)
Join us during Maple season at the Arboretum! Say goodbye to winter and sample the sweet flavor of photosynthesis.
- Hike into the woods to tap a maple tree
- Visit the sugarhouse where sap is cooked to syrup, try a syrup taste test
- Learn about maple sugaring traditions of different cultures through time
Limit 30, Maple Sugar House at Frog Hollow
COUPON
Register for any three or more 2019-2020 Homeschool Days and
save $2 per program!
Use coupon code 2OFF at checkout.
Registrations must be purchased at the same time in the same order, not valid on previous purchases or with other discounts. No cash value |
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Monday, March 16 MORNING, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
$8 member/$10 non-member |
includes program registration and supplies for one student & accompanying adult educator.
*NOTE that this program takes place on Free Third Monday, so there is no charge for Arboretum gate admission |
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SOLD OUT. Register for the morning session, above!
Monday, March 16 AFTERNOON, 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$8 member/$10 non-member |
includes program registration and supplies for one student & accompanying adult educator.
*NOTE that this program takes place on Free Third Monday, so there is no charge for Arboretum gate admission |
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Homeschool Day: Sprout!
Suggested ages: Grades PreK - K
Select a session
Monday, March 16 MORNING, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (965-03-16-20-02)
Monday, March 16 AFTERNOON, 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (965-03-16-20-03)
Learn about different plant parts and their purpose!
Watch a plant-parts puppet show featuring Petunia and the Talking Tree
- Get your whole body moving with an action story about plant life cycles
- Use your senses in scavenger hunt for different plants in the Greenhouse
- Plant seeds to take home
- Receive a science experiment follow up activity
Limit 30, Learning Center
COUPON
Register for any three or more 2019-2020 Homeschool Days and
save $2 per program!
Use coupon code 2OFF at checkout.
Registrations must be purchased at the same time in the same order, not valid on previous purchases or with other discounts. No cash value
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Monday, March 16 MORNING, 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 965-03-16-20-02)
$8 member/$10 non-member |
includes program registration and supplies for one student & accompanying adult educator.
*NOTE that this program takes place on Free Third Monday, so there is no charge for Arboretum gate admission |
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Monday, March 16 AFTERNOON, 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (965-03-16-20-03)
$8 member/$10 non-member |
includes program registration and supplies for one student & accompanying adult educator.
*NOTE that this program takes place on Free Third Monday, so there is no charge for Arboretum gate admission |
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Homeschool Day: Green Grocery: "Did You Eat a Plant Today?"
Suggested ages: Grades 1 - 2
Monday, April 20, 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (965-04-20-20)
Thanks Plants! Find out the reason why plants are the essential link in all food chains. Here's a hint: Photosynthesis! Explore this amazing plant super-power on this field trip.
- Go inside the giant leaf exhibit to find out how a photosynthesis food factory works
- Meet a real live chocolate tree and 21 other favorite food plants on a special Greenhouse Grocery Shopping trip
- Make and taste garlic toast in the Harvest Kitchen
- Plant a garlic bulb and take it with you to make garlic toast again and again
Limit 30, Learning Center
COUPON
Register for any three or more 2019-2020 Homeschool Days and
save $2 per program!
Use coupon code 2OFF at checkout.
Registrations must be purchased at the same time in the same order, not valid on previous purchases or with other discounts. No cash value
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$8 member/$10 non-member |
includes program registration and supplies for one student & accompanying adult educator.
*NOTE that this program takes place on Free Third Monday, so there is no charge for Arboretum gate admission |
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Homeschool Day: Ready, Set, Grow!
Suggested ages: Grades K - 1
Monday, May 18, 1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. (965-05-18-20)
People, plants, insects, birds...every living thing has a habitat!
- Watch a Talking Tree puppet show to learn how to plant habitats for birds, butterflies and other wildlife
- Take a silent bird walk to look for habitat clues in the Learning Center's backyard
- Observe aphids up close using scope-on-a-rope technology
- Release ladybugs in the greenhouse
- Plant some seeds and take them home! The seeds will grow into plants that will feed Black Swallowtail butterflies and caterpillars
Limit 30, Learning Center
COUPON
Register for any three or more 2019-2020 Homeschool Days and
save $2 per program!
Use coupon code 2OFF at checkout.
Registrations must be purchased at the same time in the same order, not valid on previous purchases or with other discounts. No cash value
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$8 member/$10 non-member |
includes program registration and supplies for one student & accompanying adult educator.
*NOTE that this program takes place on Free Third Monday, so there is no charge for Arboretum gate admission |
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Home School Days for individual home school students:
Come for any one or all of our Home school days offered during the school year. Tuition includes adult admission for home school educators. Siblings are welcome. All participating siblings should be registered.
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To Register for Class
To register online, click on the "Register" button listed with the class. Or call 612-301-1210 to register by phone.
FAQs
Can I bring a non-participating sibling?
If the sibling will be using any supplies (eating snacks, planting projects, etc), then they should pay and register. If the sibling is purely accompanying, will not be using any supplies, nor will be a distraction to the group, they are welcome to attend for free.
For Groups
To reserve a private Field Trip for your home school group:
Browse and register using our Field Trip Guide and online request form.
(12 or more paid participants required for a private group booking)
Field Trip Guide
Questions?
Call 612-301-1210
or email: ArbEdu@umn.edu
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