The H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens are the jewel of the Arboretum, featuring 10 acres of themed garden spaces and another 14 acres of rolling meadows and walking paths to explore. Within the cultivated gardens, visitors will find seasonal displays, specialty gardens, water features, and a garden designed especially for children. The largest cultivated area comprises three acres of habitats and plants selected for their attractiveness to birds and pollinators. Benches and other seating are located throughout the gardens.

Classroom Kit: Explore seasonal phenomena all year long. Winter: early garden planting, Spring: designing a watershed, Summer: modeling pollinators, and Fall: leaf rubbing with a tree ID guide

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*PA Career Readiness Artifact can be attained with completion of VFT activities.