School Programs
Programs for Every Age
Youth Education at The North Carolina Arboretum delivers educational experiences that create a purposeful, engaging, and experiential approach to science and outdoor education. It is the mission of Youth Education to provide every student with adventure, exploration, and environmental awareness that will foster their interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers and fields. The Arboretum utilizes this approach to cultivate students who value natural resources, learn how to recognize their impact on the world around them, and are equipped with the skill and knowledge of sustainability, conservation, and environmental sciences in the 21st century.
School Programs
The Arboretum provides students and teachers with engaging, hands-on experiences to discover the wonders of the natural world in a safe learning environment. The Arboretum offers on- and off-site programs for schools, including:
- Field Trips – Self-guided and guided visits
- Project EXPLORE – Citizen-science school outreach initiative
An Initiative of the NC Arboretum
Project Explore (Experience Promoting Learning Outdoors for Research and Education) is a free, citizen science-driven school outreach initiative developed by The North Carolina Arboretum that provides outdoor education techniques for teachers.
Project EXPLORE Students Featured on WLOS-TV
Students from Avery’s Creek Elementary School in Arden, N.C., showcase the benefits of the Arboretum’s Project EXPLORE program and how learning outside helps retain science curriculum.