Date: Wednesday, Sep 30
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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“Park in the paved visitor lot and bring a stroller for younger toddlers.”
Take a Child Outside Week at JC Raulston Arboretum is a self-guided outdoor activity where children can pick up a Plant Explorer guide at the visitor center and explore the gardens. It is a simple, low-stress way to get kids moving outdoors while learning about local plants. This activity is completely free and best suited for toddlers through early elementary ages. The visitor center has free parking, and the main garden paths are stroller-friendly, though you will want to bring sunscreen and water bottles. Restrooms are easily accessible inside the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center. It makes an excellent weekend stop because it requires no advance registration and allows kids to set their own pace. You can easily pair the visit with a picnic on the lawn or a short drive to nearby Hillsborough Street for lunch.
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Sep 30
Take a Child Outside Week at JC Raulston Arboretum runs Wednesday, Sep 30, 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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