Arnold Arboretum
Areas of Focus
Science education, Nature Programs, Physical Geography
Program Fees: All of our programs are free for Boston Public Schools.
Transportation Options
School Bus Availability:
No Buses Available
MBTA Accessibility :
MBTA: Take Orange Line to Forest Hills Station, or take bus #35, 38, 39, or 51.
Available Programs
To Register for a Field Trip: Call (617) 384-5239 or e-mail: childrensed@arnarb.harvard.edu
Field Study Experiences
BPS teachers bring their students from Preschool-Grade 5 to the Arnold Arboretum for a guided science study of plants and animals, using the natural landscape as their classroom.
Recommended Grade Levels: Pre-K to Grade 5Capacity: N/A, but students staggered in groups of 10Time: 1.5 - 3 HoursCost: Free
Self-Guided School Groups
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Recommended Grade Levels: Pre-K to Grade 5Capacity: N/A, but students staggered in groups of 10Time: 1.5 to 3 HoursCost: Free, but Registration is required
Professional Development Opportunities: Exploring the Arboretum for Educators (First Saturday of Every Month, 9 - 11:30 a.m.); The Arnold Arboretum Summer Institute.
