Arboretum School Programs
Let Nature Be Your Classroom.
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers hands-on, K - 6 science standards-based school programs that use plants and Nature as inspiration. Reserve a coveted spot in a seasonal, experiential and memorable school program with the Arboretum! View the Arboretum's School Services report card to see our teacher feedback.
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2023-2024 Scholarships are SOLD OUT for qualifying schools.
Self-Guided Visits for student groups
Available Monday-Friday only. 2024: April 15-Oct. 31, between 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
(Grades K-2) Buzz About Apples Plantmobile
Available between Sept. 18-Oct. 26, 2023
(Grades 1-6) Apple Harvest Field Trip at the Arb
Available between Sept. 18-Oct. 13, 2023
Times: 9:30-10:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., or 1-2:15 p.m.
(Grades PreK-1) Fall in the Forest Field Trip at the Arb
Available between Sept. 18-Oct. 5, 2023
Times: 9:30-10:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., or 1-2:15 p.m.
(Grades 1-3) It’s a Pumpkin’s Life Field Trip at the Arb
Available between Oct. 6-Nov. 12, 2023
Times: 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:15-2:15 p.m.
(Grades K-2) It’s a Bulb’s Life Field Trip in-a-Box
(Grades 1-3) Green Grocery Field Trip at the Arb: “Did You Eat a Plant Today?”
Available between Nov. 8-Dec. 8, 2023
Times: 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:15-2:15 p.m.
(Grades 2-6) Plants & Their Habitats Field Trip at the Arb
Available between Jan. 18-Feb. 29, 2024
Times: 9:30-11:30 a.m. or 12:15-2:15 p.m.
(Grades 1-2) Zoom in on Plants Plantmobile
Available Thursdays between Feb. 1-May 30, 2024. *April is Sold Out.
(Grades PreK-1) Sprout! Field Trip at the Arb
Available between Feb. 5-27, 2024
Times: 9:30-10:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1-2:15 p.m.
(Grades 1-3) Grow it, Eat it: Roots to Shoots Field Trip in-a-Box
(Grades 1-6) Maple Syrup Trail: Exploration Station Field Trip at the Arb
Available between March 5-22, 2024
2-hour program: 9:30-11:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. or noon-2 p.m.
(Grades K-3) Pollinators & their Habitats Field Trip in-a-Box
(Grades PreK-1) Ready, Set, Grow! Field Trip at the Arb
Available between April 16-May 31, 2024
Times: 9:30-10:45 a.m., 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m., or 1-2:15 p.m.
(Grades 2 - 6) Pollination Investigation Field Trip at the Arb
Available between Apr. 30-May 31, 2024
Times: 9:45-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., or 1:15-2:30 p.m.
Homeschool Day: Pollination Investigation (Grades 2 - 6)
Thursday, May 23, 1:15-2:30 p.m.
Homeschool Day: Ready, Set, Grow! (Grades PreK-1)
Tuesday, May 28, 1-2:15 p.m.
The Arboretum is committed to making its educational opportunities accessible for all school audiences. With the generous support of the foundations and donors, we are pleased to offer a menu of scholarship opportunities for our schools.
School Programs sponsored by
Support for the Arboretum's School Programs generously provided by
International Paper Foundation
Karen A. Nelson
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
J.A. Wedum Foundation
Donald Weesner Foundation/Yellow Bus Fund
Helpful information - Education
Cancellations & Exchanges for educational programs
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Waitlist
The best chance of being enrolled in a sold out class is to add your name to the waitlist. Click the "waitlist" button or link next to the class and complete the form. There is no obligation to register if a spot opens. If the waitlist shows enough demand, additional sessions may be added.
Member purchasing policy
Can Members register accompanying Non-member participants for Educational programs at the discounted member rate?
Yes. Arboretum Education policy is that Members may purchase a class or camp on behalf of an accompanying Non-member at the discounted Member price as long as they are registering and paying for at least one spot for themselves. Members must Sign in, enter the total number of Member-price tickets for all participants they are purchasing for, and then complete each participant’s name and prompted information at the checkout screen. The transaction must be completed at the same time as the Member's registration(s). This policy applies only to Arboretum Education programs and classes, and is not applicable to other Arboretum purchases like Events or Admission Tickets.
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