Take a Child Outside Week
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Wednesday, Sep 24, 2025
Location
JC Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl Rd
Details
Bring your family out to explore the gardens and participate in Take a Child Outside week. We know that being outside provides so many good benefits, from reducing stress and anxiety to promoting creativity to increasing connection with the natural world, so let's get outside!
We're celebrating TACO week this year with an "Unlocking the Arboretum" scavenger hunt! Participate in this self-guided scavenger hunt by scanning QR Codes throughout the Arboretum.
Start at the Visitor Center, where you 'll find the first QR code and instructions to begin your journey. Follow the clues to discover hidden gems across our gardens and learn something new along the way. By successfully completing the hunt and "unlocking" the Arboretum, you can earn a small prize; our way of celebrating your effort to connect with the Arboretum and spend time outside. Make it a group thing and invite friends to meet you for your adventure! Pack a snack or picnic lunch and be sure to bring your water bottle. There is no cost for the activity, but please consider a donation to help support this program and others like them for everyone to enjoy. Contributions will support the JC Raulston Arboretum Children's Program. A donation box will be set up to collect what you're able to contribute.