When public schools are out of session for fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks, our Nature Educators lead Exploration Stations at the Visitor Center. The activities at these Pop-Up Nature! stations are geared toward K-5th graders, but all ages are welcome!
Pop-Up Nature!
Explore the flora and fauna of the summer season up close and on the trails!
June 26 – August 22, 2025
Thursdays and Fridays
10am – 12pm
Fall Into Science
Perform nature-based science experiments!
Coming back during PPS fall break 2025
Crafty Natureland
Create nature crafts!
Coming back during PPS Winter Break 2025
Spring Break Exploration Stations
Explore the flora and fauna of the spring season up close and on the trails!
Coming back during PPS spring break, 2026
Upcoming Pop-Up Nature Events
Thank you to the nature educators, volunteers, members, and community partners who make these programs possible! You truly bring people and trees together!
These free family programs are made possible by a partnership between International Paper Foundation and Hoyt Arboretum Friends.
