for children ages 5-12

A different three-week science unit will be explored each month, 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 opens Tuesday, August 6. Nonmember registration opens Tuesday, August 13. Become a Family Tree Member or above to register for this program.

Once a class has reached capacity, a waitlist will be available until full. Please be sure to check your order for waitlist placement before confirming your registration.

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 12:00 pm and return at 1:00 pm. Childcare and supervision will not be provided between the two classes.

Upcoming Classes

Bugology (Entomology)
September 9, 16, 23

Entomologists never run out of things to study. Insects are the most diverse group of life on earth, found in every corner of the globe. This month, we will find insects in the wild – from butterflies to beetles. Learn fun and exciting ways to observe and study bugs, and get familiar with local insects found throughout our city.   

Spiderology (Arachnology)
October 7, 14, 28

A famous Arachnologist one said, “You are never more than 10 feet from a spider”. Spiders are everywhere, and although they frighten many people, they are extremely important and play a huge part in a healthy ecosystem. Arachnids come in many forms, not just spiders. The group includes scorpions, ticks, mites, and more. Come explore the amazing world of arachnids and learn about the powerful adaptations that have made them one of the most widespread and longest-lived organisms on the planet. 

Frogology (Herpetology-Amphibians)
November 4, 11, 18

Herpetologists don’t just study reptiles, they also spend a lot of time with frogs, toads, and salamanders. The word Amphibian means “two lives”, which alludes to the way amphibians begin their lives in the water and eventually move to land. This month we will learn frog calls, search for the elusive siren, and explore what makes amphibians amazing. 

Mushroomology (Mycology)
December 2, 9, 16

Mycologists are scientists who devote their lives to studying fungi. Fungi are strange and colorful and likely responsible for life as we know it on this planet. As decomposers, fungi are found almost everywhere on earth, and this month we will search for mushrooms, grow mold, and observe the important role fungi play in nature.