Earth Day Celebration

Moon Tree Program
Learn more about our new Artemis Moon Tree from Arboretum educators. Participants will enjoy hands-on learning and a fun craft.
Glass House, Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Nature Free Play
Toys and tools to support nature exploration, discovery, and play will be available.
Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

PA Game Commission — Educational Outreach Table
Drop by an educational outreach table staffed by members of the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
Gathering Lawn, Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Penn State TESLA — Decorate a Recycled Pot and Plant a Succulent
Join Penn State Teaching Elementary Science Leadership Academy (TESLA) students to decorate a recycled pot and plant a small succulent to take home (while supplies last).
Gathering Lawn, Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Two Times Available: 11:00 a.m. and noon

Join author and illustrator Rebecca Horwitt for a read-aloud story time of her new book introducing us to the Arboretum’s Artemis Moon Tree seedling and the history behind this exciting NASA science experiment.
Amphitheater, Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden

Time: noon–1:30 p.m.

Participants will meet at noon at the Overlook Pavilion and make the short walk to the Poplar Court for guided mindful journaling.
Overlook Pavilion and Poplar Court