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 for about $7 per student. Scholarships are available for qualifying schools.
Self-Guided Visits for student groups
Available Monday-Friday only
2022: April 1-Oct. 31
2023: April 24-Oct 31
Per group: $25/Free if added onto a Field Trip reservation
(Grades K-2) Buzz About Apples Plantmobile
Available select dates between Sept. 20-Oct. 26, 2022
$300-$800
(Grades 1-6) Apple Harvest Field Trip at the Arb
Available select dates between Sept. 20-Oct. 19, 2022
$7/student
(Grades 1-6) Operation: Apple Pollination Field Trip in-a-Box
Select a ship date:
Ship Monday, September 26, 2022
Ship Monday, October 10, 2022
$185/Box. Each box contains (30) sets of supplies, 1 for each student and teacher.
(Grades 1-2) It’s a Pumpkin’s Life Field Trip at the Arb
Available select dates between Oct. 3-Nov. 3, 2022
$7/student
Homeschool Day: Apple Harvest (Grades 1-6)
Friday, October 7, 2022, 1:15-2:30 p.m.
$10 member/$12 non-member
SOLD OUT, waitlist available.
(Grades K-2) Bulbs and Blossoms Plantmobile
Available select dates between Nov. 7-Dec. 16, 2022
$300-$800
(Grades K-2) It’s a Bulb’s Life Field Trip in-a-Box
Select a ship date*:
Ship Monday, Nov. 14, 2022
Ship Monday, Dec. 5, 2022
*This kit must be completed within a month of receipt due to the perishable nature of the bulbs
$185/Box. Each box contains (30) sets of supplies, 1 for each student and teacher.
(Grades 1-2) Green Grocery Field Trip at the Arb: “Did You Eat a Plant Today?”
Available select dates between Nov. 16-Dec. 14, 2022
$7/student
Homeschool Day: Green Grocery “Did You Eat a Plant Today?” (Grades 1-2)
Wednesday, December 14, 2022, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
$10 member/$12 non-member
(Grades K-2) Exploring the Desert Plantmobile
Available select dates between Jan. 30-March 24, 2023
$300-$800
(Grades 1-2) Zoom in on Plants Plantmobile
Available select dates between Feb. 15-May 25, 2023
$300-$800
(Grades 3-6) Plants & Their Habitats Field Trip at the Arb
Available select dates between Feb. 20-March 31, 2023
$7/student
Homeschool Day: Plants and Their Habitats (Grades 3-6)
Monday, February 20, 2023, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
$10 member/$12 non-member
(Grades 1-3) Grow it, Eat it: Roots to Shoots Field Trip in-a-Box
Select a ship date*:
Ship Monday, Feb. 27, 2023
Ship Monday, March 20, 2023
$185/Box. Each box contains (30) sets of supplies, 1 for each student and teacher.
(Grades 1-6) Maple Syrup Trail: Exploration Station Field Trip at the Arb
Available daily Mondays - Fridays between March 6-17, 2023
$7/student
(Grades K-3) Pollinators & their Habitats Field Trip in-a-Box
Select a ship date*:
Ship Monday April 10, 2023
Ship Monday May 1, 2023
$185/Box$185/Box. Each box contains (30) sets of supplies, 1 for each student and teacher.
(Grades K-2) Sunflower Supreme Plantmobile
Available select dates between April 11-June 1, 2023
$300-$800
(Grades K-1) Ready, Set, Grow! Field Trip at the Arb
Available select dates April 24-May 31, 2023
$7/student
(Grades 1-5) Self-Guided Pollinator Activities Backpack for groups
Available daily May 8-June 2, 2023
$45/backpack rental, advance registration required.
Homeschool Day: Ready, Set, Grow! (K-1)
Friday, May 19, 2023, 1:15-2:30 p.m.
$10 member/$12 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
Emerson Charitable Trust, designated by Rosemount
International Paper Foundation
Karen A. Nelson
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
J.A. Wedum Foundation
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Effective Thursday, May 12, 2022, masks are no longer required for classes at the Arboretum. As a community, it is important that we continue to respect and honor the decision of those who choose to wear a mask, recognizing the concerns of those who are immunocompromised or are taking steps to protect their families or others.
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