In these two-week, mixed-ages programs, children become active learners as they follow their curiosity about the natural world and draw on direct physical and social experiences outdoors. Through child-led nature play and exploration in the Arboretum’s East Woods, along with storytelling, sharing time, and other developmentally appropriate activities, the programs will offer participants the freedom to learn in an environment filled with wonder and new discoveries every day.
This program meets on-site at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Kathryn Neuffer and Megan Sneyd
Health and Safety: Program participants must abide by the Arboretum’s health and safety guidelines. Guidelines are subject to change, so please check back frequently.
Age: Ages 3 to 6 years
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This is a drop-off program held completely outdoors, weather permitting. Dress your young explorer for the weather.
Read the Curiosity Woods Program Handbook for information on suggested clothing, program supplies, drop-off and pick-up procedures, and more.
Kathryn Neuffer
Kathryn Neuffer supervises the early childhood programming in the Children’s Garden and has a background in early childhood and special education. She enjoys introducing our youngest visitors to the wonders of the outdoors and helping to grow children’s curiosity toward the natural world through play and hands-on experiences.
Megan Sneyd
Megan Sneyd is an assistant with the early childhood programs: Little Trees and Curiosity Woods, where she shares her love for nature with some of the Arboretum’s youngest stewards. Megan takes every opportunity to help people develop and strengthen their own connection with nature.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
1:30 to 3:30 PM
Session A: October 4, 5, 6 and 11, 12, 13
Session B: October 18, 19, 20 and 25, 26, 27
Session C: November 8, 9, 10, and 15, 16, 17
Session D: December 6, 7, 8, and 13, 14, 15
