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Remember how fun it was to explore nature as a child? The NC Arboretum
invites families to participate in its birthday party program, offering safe adventure amid 434 acres of
natural beauty and a fun, guided celebration that everyone will treasure for years to come.
The Arboretum�s birthday parties for ages 5 and up feature a 75-minute guided program of your choice
along with 45 minutes for cake and a gift celebration. All programs are led by an expert environmental
educator and take place in the Arboretum�s interactive children�s classroom as well as outside along the
trails, creeks, pond, gardens and woodlands.Party themes include: Outdoor Adventure: Children embark on a short hike along the Arboretum's trails as we learn how to build survival shelters and navigate with a compass. Party favors include a compass and bandanna for each child. Bug Hunt: Participants get up close and personal with our collection of live invertebrates in the classroom, then head out to discover the amazing insects that call our pond, fields and woodlands home. Party favors include a magnifying lense and bug box for each child. Wildlife of the Woods: Junior wildlife biologists will be thrilled by hands-on reptile and amphibian demonstrations, a wildlife match-up game, and a guided wildlife walk. Party favors include a pair of binoculars and magnifying lense for each child. Custom parties are also available, just let us know what your child would love to explore! Parties are available on Saturdays at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm. One adult for every 10 children are required to attend the guided program. Families may arrive 30 minutes prior to the party to decorate tables, chairs and the chalkboard (for the ecological reasons, no balloons allowed). A maximum of 24 participating children and 15 adults may attend. Party favors are available at an additional cost of $2.50 per child. Parties must be booked three weeks prior to the celebration. Parking fees are waived for participants. For information, visit www.ncarboretum.org/education/youth-programs/eco-adventure-birthdays or contact Jonathan Marchal, Youth Education Coordinator, at [email protected] or 828.665.2492, ext. 228. The mission of The North Carolina Arboretum is to cultivate connections between people and plants. The North Carolina Arboretum is located next to the Blue Ridge Parkway entrance at Milepost 393. From I-26, take Exit 33 and follow Blue Ridge Parkway signs for two miles to the entrance ramp. For parking fees and hours, please visit www.ncarboretum.org/plan-a-visit. No parking fee applies for NC Arboretum Society members. For information call 828-665-2492 or visit www.ncarboretum.org. (Images provided by the NC Arboretum.)
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