Outdoors & natureMore about this venueJC Raulston Arboretum 4.81 parent tipFree
Take a Child Outside Week
DateSep 30, 2026 · 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (EDT)
PriceFree
Ages3–12
A self-guided garden adventure for children featuring a field journal, map, and observation challenges.
Celebrate Take a Child Outside Week at JC Raulston Arboretum by becoming a Plant Explorer. Pick up a field journal and map from the Visitor Center, then set off on a self-guided adventure through the garden. Follow in the footsteps of our founder, J.C. Raulston, as you visit five garden destinations, complete observation challenges, collect stamps and discover plants from around the world. Keep your field journal as a souvenir of your adventure. This free activity is available during regular garden hours throughout Take a Child Outside Week.
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JC Raulston Arboretum
4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC
