Park Packs
Park Packs are backpacks supplied with field guides, scavenger hunts, magnifying lenses and activity ideas for children in grades K-6. Each pack has enough supplies for a group of up to 20 children. Packs can be reserved online. Pick up and drop off will be arranged on a case-by-case basis. They are perfect for school groups or enrichment programs that are looking to explore the Arboretum on their own terms. A minimum of 48 hours notice is needed to rent a Park Pack.
Cost: $25 for a two hour rental.
Group Size: up to 20 students/children
Available Packs
Tree-tective: Explore the trees of the Arboretum through scavenger hunts, games, magnifying lenses and more.
Marsh Explorer: Explore the shores of Lake Washington through scavenger hunts, games and above and below water exploration.
Signs of Spring: Explore the secrets of the season – parts of flowers, seeds, pollination through games, scavenger hunts and experiments. This pack is available March – June.
Sense of Winter: Learn about plant diversity and winter adaptations while exploring the Arboretum’s colorful and fragrant Winter Garden. This pack is available January-March.