for children ages 5-12
Home school students will explore a wide variety of science-related topics as they experience nature! Each month, students will engage in a different three-week science unit, with each class consisting of instructional time, hands-on investigations, and outside activities. Parents will be able to follow along with updates on our Home School Blog.
schedule & pricing
Three Mondays a month from 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Classes for ages 5 – 6, 7 – 8, 9 – 10, and 11 – 12
$85 per three-week unit*
*Family Tree Membership or above required to register
Arboretum Member registration for Fall 2026 classes opens Tuesday, August 4. Become a Family Tree Member or above to register.
If your child will be attending monthly home school classes on the same date as The Art of Nature Journaling, please pick up your child promptly at the end of class and return at 1:00 pm. Childcare and supervision will not be provided between the two classes.
Upcoming Classes
Nature Senses
September 14, 21, 28
True observation involves all the senses. We will learn about our five senses this month and experience the sights, smells, and sounds of nature. We will practice being naturalists in the traditional sense, learning through observation, and exploring new ways to get immersed in nature.
Chemistry: Wild Science
October 5, 12, 26
Chemistry is the study of stuff, or as scientists call it, matter. It is the study of the properties of matter and how it combines and interacts with other matter. In nature, chemical reactions are constantly happening. We will become chemists this month and learn about the interactions that compose the world around us.
Weather Watchers
November 2, 9, 16
Ever wonder how clouds are formed? Or how to measure the speed of the wind? This month we will study different types of weather, learn about weather forecasting, and even make our own weather tools! Students will create a weather report that will be posted on our blog!.
Arboretum at Night
December 7, 14, 21
Nature is different when the sun goes down. Animals like moths fly towards the light of the moon. Eyes flash in the dark, and a whole different set of animals emerge into the shadows. Learn about the adaptations of the nocturnal animals that wake up as we lay down to sleep.