Self-Guided Options for Student & Youth Groups

Explore the Arboretum on your own schedule, according to your group's interests.

  • Advance registration is required.
  • Self-Guided Visit fees INCLUDE Arboretum gate admission. Charges may apply for additional students or chaperones that exceed the stated limit. See individual program information for full details.
  • There are no refunds for Self-Guided Visits , however you may reschedule.
School group at Spring Peeper Meadow, photo by Vienna Volante

Self-Guided Visits for student groups

Mon-Fri • April 15-Oct.31
Free with accompanying school-year Field Trip/$35 all other bookings
Available Monday-Friday from April-Oct.


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

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​Support for the Arboretum's School Programs generously provided by
International Paper Foundation
Karen A. Nelson
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation