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Arboretum has outreach classes for small groups

Greetings! The Yakima Arboretum is in the process of developing a formal environmental science education program. Moving closer towards our goal of becoming a lead educator in the Yakima Valley, we have developed our first Nature Day Camp series for this upcoming summer. We are also partnering with multiple organizations, such as the North Yakima Conservation District, Yakima Greenway Association and Yakima Solid Waste, [...]

Spooky Trolley Rides in Yakima- Halloween Events for Kids

On Saturday October 30th from 11am-2pm, Yakima kids can stop by the Yakima Valley Trolleys office on South Third Ave at Pine street to purchase tickets for a ride on the Haunted Trolley. Wear your costumes and arrive early. The first 100 kids in attendance will get a free pumpkin, thanks to Wray’s Food & [...]

Horse Therapy in Yakima

In the wholesome children’s movie Grand Champion there’s a quote I’ve always loved. Try as I may, I can’t find the exact wording, but it goes something like this; “There are places in a child’s heart that only horses can reach.” Anyone who’s ever loved a horse as a child can understand what that means. [...]

Recycling Resources for Kids in Yakima

The Yakima County Public Services Solid Waste Division offers field trips for children, plus a “You can Help your Environment” printable coloring book and resources for school recycling programs including recycling bins, field trips to the Terrace Heights Landfill and classroom visitor programs. School Recycling Programs in Yakima If you want to set up a [...]

Black History Month Books for Kids

February is Black History Month and there are plenty of story books to share with children about Black History.  The Yakima Libraries usually compile them in a display during the month of February, or you can order them online.  My kids are kind of hard on books, and they love them so much that we [...]