We started with the sensory garden, where there are things to hear, like a fountain, things to feel, like lambs ear, and things to smell, like oregano.
The boys liked seeing so many different styles of plants.
They especially liked the bleeding hearts.
This field is surrounded by a perfect circle of birches.
And at the end, there is a gazebo.
We counted koi in the ponds. There were pinwheels all over for Child Abuse Awareness month.
We saw a number of interesting sculptures, like this praying mantis.
A bridge led over to our grand finale....
A hedge maze!
Pierce said, "Wow, Mom, this was way cooler than I thought it would be!"
The boys are already asking when we can go back.
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Looks like a great place for learning about nature.
Nice post! My husband wants to put a gazebo in our backyard... they are neat to look at, but not sure I would ever go sit in it.
Glad the boys enjoyed themselves... oh, and bleeding hearts were my dad's favorite! xox
Sounds like a wonderful visit for all.
What a wonderful place to explore! We have pinwheels up here in Greenville too.
My daughter was married in that Gazebo. I love that place!
that is so neat! glad you all enjoyed it!
I love bleeding hearts. They are just peeking up here.
That looks like a great place, and so nice that it's open to the public. You are raising three little naturalists. :-)
Oh My--I love Arboretums--and the one you went to is GREAT... Perfect, not only for us big kids, but for little ones too... I can understand why your kids loved it and want to go back!!!!!
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Betsy
I love how you introduce those precious boys to so many different areas of life. They are so adorable!
Have a wonderful day, Lisa!
A hedge maze does sound fun. I'm glad they had a good time. :)
You ARE such a good mom .
That picture on the bridge huge cuteness factor ~ what great kids !!
What a fun place to spend an afternoon!
Bleeding hearts come back year after year where I live, they're pretty neat looking.
That was a really cool thing to take the time to do with your boys - good for you!
That was a really cool thing to take the time to do with your boys - good for you!
Sounds like a lovely day. I love arboretums.
That does look like a fun place to go! Your boys look very happy to be there. How have you been? Sorry I haven't been around too much visiting. I'll catch up eventually...maybe. :)
I got distracted by looking at one of your earlier posts from last year. A bright red duck on a field trip! Do you know what it is? The post was likely when I was off with my eye surgeries, otherwise I would have seen it. I didn't know this place existed. I love the boys with the bleeding hearts, and the way you captures the birch shadows on the grass.
What a lovely spot. We're traveling with the grandkids this week. It's wonderful seeing things through their eyes!
Sorry you didn't have strawberries!
Your boys are so appreciative. I love that they enjoyed all that nature. What a great day!
Hmmm...perhaps Botany is a major for someone????...:)JP
We love all the wonderful photos of the good time you all had!
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tweedles
How fun!! Don't you love how soft the lambs ears are?
What a fun day trip for the four of you. I thought the praying mantis was adorable. :)
Looked like a beautiful day.
You go to a lot of trouble to provide "enriching experiences" for your kids. You're a good mom. If you ever get the chance, take them to the Chattanooga aquarium. They'll love it and they can touch the sting rays, and some fish, in a little tank for the kids.
Yay! Now that they liked it, you get to go back and take more adorable photos!
Interesting lesson, funny trip!
what a cool spot for children, I love seeing the boys all together, they are just too cute for words..
What a delightful adventure! Glad the boys had such fun, and I trust you did, too.
Blessings and Bear hugs!
Looks like fun. I like the idea of a sensory garden.
I think it is way cooler than anything! SO fun! Esp. the MAZE...just WOW!
I'm with Pierce, this looks cool!
What a great idea. We have an area with bonds and fountains and Koi--it is still a hit with the kids even though they are older now.
So cool. I wish our college would do something like that. It's not only beautiful but super educational. What a wonderful place to visit!
That looks like such a fun place!
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