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Trees as Herbs with Melissa Burdick
Trees as Herbs with Melissa Burdick
Join The Brenton Arboretum Director, Melissa Burdick for an in depth class on Trees as Herbs. This class will discuss traditional and modern uses of many common trees as culinary, medicinal, and cultural herbs. Registration is $5 for Members and $10 for Non-Members. Not a member? Click here to join: Become a Member
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Health & Wellness Series: Yoga
Health & Wellness Series: Yoga
Join us as we welcome Earth Om Yoga owner and instructor Alicia Bassett the first Wednesday of each month at the labyrinth for Yoga. Alicia will help guide to to reconnect the earth, nature and center yourself. Programs are designed for all ages and fitness levels. We encourage you take your shoes off and feel...
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Nature Club PLUS: Cool Clouds
Nature Club PLUS: Cool Clouds
What are clouds made of and why are they usually white? Can a cloud form on the ground? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we turn our studies skyward and examine the clouds! Nature Club PLUS is best suited to school-age children. For younger learners age 2-5, check out our original Nature...
Nature Club: Cool Clouds
Nature Club: Cool Clouds
What are clouds made of and why are they usually white? Can a cloud form on the ground? Learn the answers to these questions and more as we turn our studies skyward and examine the clouds! Nature Club is best suited to ages 2-5. For older students, check out our Nature Club PLUS program! Both...
Health & Wellness Series: Tai Chi
Health & Wellness Series: Tai Chi
Join us every Thursday for Tai Chi at the Pavilion. We are excited to welcome instructors Canh Hua, Merritt and Marsha Beaman. They have 24 years combined experience in three forms of Tai Chi - Yang 10, Yang 24 and Sun I & II of TCA. Canh is certified Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA). He...
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Overlook Pond Storybook Trail
The Storybook Trail combines the healthy activities of walking and movement with the healthy activity of reading a book. Start at the Overlook Pond parking area to follow the paved path of pages and read (and move!) along! The featured children's book is Over in the Meadow illustrated by Ezra Jack Keats, based on the...
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Health & Wellness Series: Stroller Fit in Nature
Health & Wellness Series: Stroller Fit in Nature
This full-body conditioning class is designed for moms with kids in tow. Each class is a 60-minute session incorporating bodyweight movements and light cardio, and ends with 15 minutes of activities designed for your child to get up and moving. Be ready to get in a good workout while still taking care of your child!...
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Health & Wellness Series: Tai Chi
Health & Wellness Series: Tai Chi
Join us every Thursday for Tai Chi at the Pavilion. We are excited to welcome instructors Canh Hua, Merritt and Marsha Beaman. They have 24 years combined experience in three forms of Tai Chi - Yang 10, Yang 24 and Sun I & II of TCA. Canh is certified Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA). He...
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Back to Our Roots Series: Tree Planting And Care-CANCELED
Back to Our Roots Series: Tree Planting And Care-CANCELED
Join The Brenton Arboretum's General Manager and Horticulturist Andy Schmitz for a 2 hour hands-on program about tree planting and care. This class will teach you how to properly plant a tree for the best chance at survival. Did you know there is way more to planting a tree than "green side up"? We will...
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Spring Bird Walk
Spring Bird Walk
Walk the Arboretum edges, woods, and fields in search of spring birds! We'll learn about migrants and year-round resident birds with local birding enthusiast John Bissell. No prior birding experience is necessary. Be sure to dress for the weather and bring your binoculars! Members $5 per personNon-members $15 per personSuggested for ages 12+, sorry no...
Eddy Woods Exploration
Eddy Woods Exploration
For Members Only Let's explore Eddy Woods with Executive Director Melissa Burdick! We'll talk about the history of this section of the Arboretum and it's many unique features and learn about plans for the future as we walk along the trail. We'll meet at the administration building and head to Eddy Woods together. Total walk...
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Nature Club PLUS: Sprouting Seeds
Nature Club PLUS: Sprouting Seeds
Have you heard the saying "Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow"? Did you know that an acorn is an oak tree seed? Join us for a beginner's botany lesson on seeds, sprouting them, and the many things they can grow! Nature Club PLUS is best suited to school-age children. For younger learners age 2-5, check...
Nature Club: Sprouting Seeds
Nature Club: Sprouting Seeds
Have you heard the saying "Mighty oaks from tiny acorns grow"? Did you know that an acorn is an oak tree seed? Join us for a beginner's botany lesson on seeds, sprouting them, and the many things they can grow! Nature Club is best suited to ages 2-5. For older students, check out our Nature...
Health & Wellness Series: Tai Chi
Health & Wellness Series: Tai Chi
Join us every Thursday for Tai Chi at the Pavilion. We are excited to welcome instructors Canh Hua, Merritt and Marsha Beaman. They have 24 years combined experience in three forms of Tai Chi - Yang 10, Yang 24 and Sun I & II of TCA. Canh is certified Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA). He...
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Health & Wellness Series: Family Yoga
Health & Wellness Series: Family Yoga
Join instructor and owner of Earth Om Yoga for a one hour family yoga session at the labyrinth. Alicia will guide you on a relaxing and meditative yoga session to help you and your family get closer to nature and spend quality time together. Alicia will have a different theme and routine for you each...
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Health & Wellness Series: Tai Chi
Health & Wellness Series: Tai Chi
Join us every Thursday for Tai Chi at the Pavilion. We are excited to welcome instructors Canh Hua, Merritt and Marsha Beaman. They have 24 years combined experience in three forms of Tai Chi - Yang 10, Yang 24 and Sun I & II of TCA. Canh is certified Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA). He...
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Health & Wellness Series: Yoga
Health & Wellness Series: Yoga
Join us as we welcome Earth Om Yoga owner and instructor Alicia Bassett the first Wednesday of each month at the labyrinth for Yoga. Alicia will help guide to to reconnect the earth, nature and center yourself. Programs are designed for all ages and fitness levels. We encourage you take your shoes off and feel...
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Nature Club PLUS: Flower Power
Nature Club PLUS: Flower Power
April showers bring May flowers, and in June they REALLY bloom! Join us as we explore the superpowers of wildflowers, from healing medicine to hosting butterflies and more! Nature Club PLUS is best suited to school-age children. For younger learners age 2-5, check out our original Nature Club program! Both programs take place every other...
Nature Club: Flower Power
Nature Club: Flower Power
April showers bring May flowers, and in June they REALLY bloom! Join us as we explore the superpowers of wildflowers, from healing medicine to hosting butterflies and more! Nature Club is best suited to ages 2-5. For older students, check out our Nature Club PLUS program! Both programs take place on the first and third...
Health & Wellness Series: Tai Chi
Health & Wellness Series: Tai Chi
Join us every Thursday for Tai Chi at the Pavilion. We are excited to welcome instructors Canh Hua, Merritt and Marsha Beaman. They have 24 years combined experience in three forms of Tai Chi - Yang 10, Yang 24 and Sun I & II of TCA. Canh is certified Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA). He...
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Story Time in the Willows with Author Megan Cline
Story Time in the Willows with Author Megan Cline
Award-winning author, Megan Cline, will be reading her children's books under the willows. Her character Winston is a curious and thoughtful little wombat who is always trying new things and wondering about one thing or another. Luckily, his loving parents are there to offer encouragement, affection, and the answers to all his questions--of which there...