The Purdue Arboretum is an excellent space for students to learn and interact with the natural world around them. Here are some fun activities that students and kids can do when they come for a visit!
Activities
Follow the guide and map to find plants with certain special characteristics in several different areas of the Purdue Arboretum. The Plant Hunt is divided into two parts, North and South, depending on which part of the campus you are in. Work in teams and see which team can find the plants the fastest! In some instances, there are multiple plants that could fulfill each hint. You can check your plants with the answer key when you are done.
Nature Diorama
Use your imagination to create a miniature nature scene with plant materials you gathered during your visit to the Purdue Arboretum!
Many students are required to create a plant ID collection for school, but putting together a leaf collection can be fun and interesting, whether it is as a class assignment or not!
One of the most fascinating biological processes in nature is seed germination. Watch a tree seed sprout fuzzy roots and eventually grow into a little tree sapling with our Tree Seed Necklace Project! Carry your own little piece of the Purdue Arboretum with you wherever you go.