Arboretum School Programs
Now serving PreK-Grade 6 students!
Let nature be your classroom! The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers hands-on, 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!
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Self-Guided Visits for student groups
Mon-Fri • April 15-Oct.31Free with accompanying school-year Field Trip/$35 all other bookingsAvailable Monday-Friday from April-Oct.
Homeschool Day: Fall in the Forest (Grades PreK-1)
Monday, Sept. 29 • 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.$15 member/$35 non-member
Homeschool Day: It’s a Pumpkin’s Life (Grades 1 - 3)
Tuesday, Oct. 28 • noon-2 p.m.$15 member/$35 non-member
(Grades 1-3) Green Grocery Field Trip at the Arb: “Did You Eat a Plant Today?”
Nov. 13-Dec. 9, 2025$235/class-
Homeschool Day: Green Grocery “Did You Eat a Plant Today?” (Grades 1-3)
Monday, Dec. 8 • noon-2 p.m.$15 member/$35 non-member 
Homeschool Day: Sprout! (Grades PreK-1)
Wednesday, February 18 • 1-2:15 p.m.$15 member/$35 non-member
(Grades 1-6) Maple Syrup Trail: Field Trip at the Arb
Feb. 27-March 31, 2026 • 9:30 or 11 a.m.$235/class-
Homeschool Day: Maple Syrup Trail (Grades 1-6)
Thursday, March 12 • 1:30-3:30 p.m.$15 member/$35 non-member 
(Grades K-3) Pollinators & their Habitats Field Trip in-a-Box
$195/Box. Each box contains (30) sets of supplies, 1 for each student and teacher.Ships March 19 or April 6, 2026
Homeschool Day: Pollination Investigation (Grades 2 - 6)
Friday, May 22 • 1:15-2:30 p.m.$15 member/$18 non-member
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