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Tall Tree Arboretum & Gardens 450 West 100 North Valparaiso, IN 46383

Located near U.S. Highway 30 south at County Road 500.





Bulletin Boards post special events and trail information. Special programs can be tailored to fit all ages and special interests.

Be sure to predetermine which trails you want your students to hike. As with all outdoor field trips in the fall, weather can impact the success of the trip. There are classrooms available about a mile from the trails. Discuss specific lesson plans ahead of time to determine which programs are appropriate for your age group.

The garden area is especially beautiful in the summer. During the fall you can arrange to have a fire and tables for an outdoor picnic experience with students. Sack lunches can be stored in coolers on the bus until lunch. There are limited restroom facilities indoors and no restrooms on the trails. Hikes can take as little as 30 minutes and as much as two hours.



 Indoor washrooms are heated with running water. It is a small area so groups will need to stagger use.

Trails can become very muddy and beesare a problem at times. Plan ahead for students with allergies. New benches and concrete areas provide workspace for students to bring clipboards and study guides for documenting their nature exploration. Students can identify trees, leaves, birds and other animals in their natural habitats.



Literacy Links The Secret Life of Trees

The Tree Book

Sky Tree: Seeing Science Through Art

Recycle This Book

The Kids' Family Tree Book

Websites Exploring the Secret Life of Trees

Tree Identification Site for Kids

Bird Trivia Website for Kids

Bird Watching Activities for Kids

Crafts

[|Tree & Plant Crafts for Kids]