Forest School

Forest School: Winter Wonderland

Forest School: Winter Wonderland

Thursdays, January 15, 2026 – February 19, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Elementary Education (Ages 2-7 years old)

 

Cost: $150 per child for the entire 6-week series

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR FOREST SCHOOL WINTER WONDERLAND HERE

 

About Forest School

Join us this Winter Season for a 6-week series in which we will explore the Arboretum, collecting items to create very special arts and crafts projects. This program includes both indoor and outdoor portions. In this program, caregivers can expect their children to practice newly emerging motor skills, develop social skills through both imaginative and cooperative play, and foster a deeper sense of connection to nature and the changing seasons.

This class is best intended for ages 2-7. Caregivers are required to remain with children for the duration of the class.

 

1. Parking fees may apply; see website for details: https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/visit/hours/
2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust; fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation.
3. For any additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator, K.T. Williamso,n via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov

Forest School: Holiday Helpers

Forest School: Holiday Helpers

Thursdays, November 6 – December 18, 2025  |  9:30 – 10:30 AM

OR

November 6 – December 18, 2025  |  11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

 

Ages 2-7

Cost: $150 per child for the entire 6-week series

 

ENROLL IN Forest SCHOOL Holiday Helpers HERE

 

 

Join us this Holiday Season for a 6-week series in which we will explore the arboretum, collecting items to create very special arts and crafts projects. This program includes both indoor and outdoor portions.

In this program, caregivers can expect their children to practice newly emerging motor skills, develop social skills through both imaginative and cooperative play, and foster a deeper sense of connection to nature and the changing seasons.

This class is best intended for ages 2-7 and is rain or shine. Caregivers are required to stay with children for the duration of the class. It is always wise to dress for a mess!

DOWNLOAD THE Forest SCHOOL Holiday Helpers FLYER HERE

Forest School: Spring Saplings! (Ages: 2-7)

Little Black girl blowing a dandelion in the wind. The sun is shining on her face as she looks up to the sky. Thumbnail for the upcoming Spring Farm School.Forest School: Spring Saplings! (Ages 2-7) SOLD OUT

Preschool Education

Option 1   |   Thursday, March 6, 2025 – April 24, 2025  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Option 2   |   Thursday, March 6, 2025 – April 24, 2025  |  11:00 AM -12:00 PM

 

Cost: $200 per child for the entire 8-week series

 

ENROLL IN Forest School Spring into Spring Here

 

About the workshop

Join us at Bayard Cutting Arboretum for an 8-week Early Childhood Education program. This series will emphasize the changing of seasons from Winter into Spring. Children will have the experience of seeing the ground thaw, flower buds, and animals come out to play.

Each class is split into three parts; an introductory literacy lesson, followed by an engaging nature walk and lastly a fun activity that incorporates elements from the environment.

Parents are required to remain with children for the duration of the class. This series is best intended for ages 2-7 and is an indoor/outdoor hybrid. It is always wise to dress for a mess!

 

Educational Outcomes:

● Practice foundational literacy skills such as letter recognition and phonetics.

● Develop the ability to process and integrate sensory information through play.

● Foster a deeper appreciation and connection to the changing seasons.

 

  1. Fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation or any other reason. In the event of extreme weather, class location may be moved indoors or a weather-related make-up date will be scheduled for no additional cost to the registrant.
  2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust as a donation on behalf of Bayard Cutting Arboretum.
  3. For any additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator K.T. Williamson via Email: KT.Williamson@parks.ny.gov.

Forest School: Autumn Adventures (Ages: 2-7) SOLD OUT

Forest School: Autumn Adventures (Ages 2-7)

Calm in A Bottle    |   Thursday, September 12, 2024  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Sink or Float    |   Thursday, September 19, 2024  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Finding Patterns in Nature    |   Thursday, September 26, 2024  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Leaf Lovers   |   Thursday, October 3, 2024  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Bird Buddies   |   Thursday, October 10, 2024  |  9:30-10:30 AM

Hotel de Bug  |   Thursday, October 17, 2024  |  9:30-10:30 AM

 

 

Age Group: Preschool, Ages 2-7

Cost: $150 per child for series

 

ENROLL IN FOREST SCHOOL: AUTUMN ADVENTURES SOLD OUT

 

About the workshop

Join us at Bayard Cutting Arboretum for a 6-week mindfulness-based education program. Each class in this series is split into three parts; first storytime with a social-emotional theme, followed by a mindfulness practice such as yoga or breathing techniques, and lastly a fun activity that incorporates elements from the surrounding arboretum environment.

Parents are required to remain with children for the duration of the class. This series is best intended for ages 2-7 and is a rain-or-shine event. It is always wise to dress for a mess!

 

Educational Outcomes:

● Practice mindfulness tools to improve emotional regulation skills.

● Develop the ability to process and integrate sensory information through play.

● Foster a deeper appreciation and connection to the changing seasons.

 

  1. Fees cannot be refunded for participant cancellation or any other reason. In the event of extreme weather, class location may be moved indoors or a weather-related make-up date will be scheduled for no additional cost to the registrant.
  2. Transactions will be processed through the Natural Heritage Trust as a donation on behalf of Bayard Cutting Arboretum.
  3. For any additional questions, contact our Education Coordinator K.T. Williamson via Email: kevin.williamson@parks.ny.gov