Find a Workshop
Scouts can work towards a variety of badges or journeys while they investigate the fascinating ecosystems here at the Arboretum. All of our scout programs are conducted by staff naturalists and use our nature sanctuary as a field laboratory for hands-on experience!
Programs are designed specifically for scouts. Siblings are not permitted unless they are registered for the workshop.
Public Programs
September 14
Brownie Bugs 9:30 am–11:30 am
Junior Flowers 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
September 21
Brownie WOW: Love Water Award 1:00 pm–3:30 pm
Cadette Night Owl 5:30 pm–8:30 pm
October 12
Brownie Bugs 9:30 am–11:30 am
Junior Outdoor Art Explorer 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
October 26
Brownie Outdoor Adventurer 9:30 am–11:30 am
Cadette Trees 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
November 9
Junior Geocacher 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Brownie Hiker 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
November 23
Cadette Trees 9:30 am–12:30 pm
Brownie Outdoor Adventurer 2:00 pm–4:00 pm
December 7
Brownie Hiker 9:30 am–11:30 am
Junior Geocacher 1:00 pm–4:00 pm
December 21
Cadette Night Owl 4:00 pm–7:00 pm
Private Programs
Price per scout: $10 for 1-hour classes, $20 for 2-hour classes, $25 for 2.5-3 hour classes
Minimum 7 / Maximum 25 scouts
Class length: 1-hour, 2-hour, or 3-hour classes depending on program
Daisies
Listen to, discuss, and act out Rosie’s story, then practice making the world a better place.
Listen to and discuss Clover’s story, then learn about ways to use resources wisely.
Brownies
Explore the world of bugs and discover why they are important! Learn to determine if it is a bug or not!
Hiking is loads of fun! Learn how to pack for a hike, how to read trail signs, and prepare an energy snack to eat.
Come learn some outdoor skills! Explore nighttime constellations, tie new kinds of knots, and make a butterfly puddler.
Art is all around us – even in nature! Have fun dancing, making a leaf rubbing craft, and designing your own Brownie Elf House.
Come and earn the LOVE Water award in a fun class all about how we use and need to conserve water.
Juniors
Art and the outdoors go hand in hand. Let nature be your inspiration as you learn fun nature songs, design a terrarium, and learn some easy photography techniques.
Flowers aren’t just beautiful they are an important part of ecosystems. Discover how flowers advertise for animal helpers and provide rewards for the work of pollinators.
Learn what geocaching is and how to use a GPS receiver (provided). Then, go on a geocaching adventure here at the Arboretum.
Cadettes
Visit our forest and explore the importance of trees. Discover what you can do to help trees and participate in a service project.
Come and uncover the mysteries of the night world, including a night hike and party snacks.
Forest Trek
Both Boy & Girl Scouts of any age
Price per person: $8
Maximum 20 people
Class length: 1 hour
Come to the Arboretum for a 1-hour hike on the trails! Learn new observation skill and how to find evidence of animal activity.