At Home Nature Adventures
Digital Arboretum
The Arboretum continues to help children and families explore nature-based learning at home. From the scientific to the whimsical, our At Home Nature Adventures offer hands-on activities designed to help kids and families connect to nature and all its magic! Programs can easily be done in any living environment, can be adapted to different ages and skill levels, and simply require nature, some common household materials, and imagination! We will be adding new exciting, activities each month, and would love to see your Nature Adventure results! Share your photos on social media with the hashtags #LAArboretumKids and #LAArboretumAtHome, or email them directly to brooke.applegate@arboretum.org for a chance to be featured in our social media pages.
Thanks to Edison International for sponsoring At Home Nature Adventures.
New At Home Adventures
New Year Nature Potions
Make wishes for the new year while discovering the fascinating folklore of plants!
Wild Jack-O-Lanterns
Put a creative twist on pumpkin carving while observing the wildlife in your neighborhood!
Salt Dough Coral Reefs
Explore the wonder of coral reefs while making your own coral biome from scratch!
Pollinator Pudding
Create a delicious treat while learning about the importance of our pollinator friends!
Talisman Bags
Generate hopes and dreams for the new year while exploring the symbolism of the natural world!
Wheel of the Year Wreaths
Explore the cycle of changing seasons while creating a unique piece of art!
"Seasonal" Scent Art
Fill your home with the scents of the holidays while painting with and learning about winter seasonings!
Rotting Pumpkin Investigations
Observe your jack-o-lanterns "aging" while learning about decomposition!
