Date: Tuesday, Sep 29
Time: 9:00 am
Venue: Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center of JCRA, Raleigh
Price: Free
Category: Family
Celebrate Take a Child Outside week by becoming a Plant Explorer at the JC Raulston Arboretum! Pick up a Plant Explorer's ...
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“Bring a clipboard and crayon to help your child mark off their map easily.”
Take a Child Outside Week at JC Raulston Arboretum is a self-guided outdoor activity where children use a map to locate and learn about different plant species. Visitors can pick up their explorer materials at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center before heading out into the gardens. This activity is best suited for toddlers through early elementary-aged children who enjoy a structured search. Admission is free, and stroller-friendly paved paths make the gardens highly accessible. Free parking is available in the paved lot directly in front of the visitor center, though spaces can fill quickly on pleasant mornings. Plan to bring water bottles and sunscreen, as many areas of the garden offer limited shade. This outing is an excellent weekend choice because it provides a low-stress, screen-free activity that moves at your own pace. The arboretum offers plenty of open space for children to stretch their legs while parents enjoy the beautifully curated landscape.
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Sep 29
Take a Child Outside Week at JC Raulston Arboretum runs Tuesday, Sep 29, 9:00 am.
Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center of JCRA is at 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, Raleigh, NC. Open in Google Maps.
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