University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Location
3675 Arboretum Drive
Chaska, MN
55318
United States
Phone:
952-443-1400
44° 51' 53.3016" N, 93° 37' 3.864" W
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The Arboretum features more than 1,000 acres of magnificent gardens, model landscapes, and natural areas-from woodlands and wetlands to prairie-with extensive collections of northern-hardy plants. Tour the Arboretum on 12.5 miles of garden paths and hiking trails. Walk the close gardens and bike, walk or drive Three-Mile Drive to see more gardens and collections.
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Public field trips at University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Tue, Nov 17, 2009 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
(meet at the Learning Center)
Suggested age: 8-12 yearsWhat does it matter where our food comes from? Students will explore how eating locally grown whole foods can save on gas. Join us as we explore the foods grown in Minnesota, and examine the stories of how they got here. Students will harvest sweet potatoes from the Children's Garden, mash apples into sauce, and husk popcorn from the cob as...
Tue, Oct 20, 2009 - 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Hey, isn't that a life cycle ripening in the garden? Play Life Cycle Bingo and search for plants in all stages of their lives. Start a pumpkin seed investigation. Compare the "insides" of pumpkins and their relatives. Estimate a giant pumpkin's weight. TAKE HOME INVESTIGATIONS!
For individual home school students and their educator. Come and learn about different plant topics with our hands-on...
Tue, Sep 15, 2009 - 1:15pm - 2:30pm
(meet at the Horticultural Research Center)
Suggested age: 6-12 years Tour the orchard to see apple trees loaded with ripening fruit. Help make apple cider in an old-time cider press. Try an apple taste test, learn about apple blossom pollination, and taste apple cider. Take home an apple!
For individual home school students and their educator. Come and learn about different plant topics with our...
