Arboretum Summer Activities

Star Party
A Star Party is a gathering of amateur astronomers viewing the night sky or people just wanting to know more about what they see in the night sky! Participants may bring telescopes, binoculars, finder/viewing scopes or nothing. We will spend the evening observing Jupiter, Saturn, the Moon and other deep sky objects together.

This is a drop in activity, but if you plan to come, call the Parks and Recreation Office to register at (605)626-7015.  People can come for all or part of the time.
Dates: Fridays, May 14, June 11, July 9, and August 13
Time: Dusk - 10:30 p.m.
Location: Kuhnert Arboretum, 2110 South Dakota Street
Registration: Free
Kuhnert Arboretum Activities
The Kuhnert Arboretum is a park area meant to cultivate relations between people, trees, plants and nature, in a setting that provides opportunities for education and discovery. Bring your family and friends throughout the summer to enjoy kid’s activities in a relaxed and open environment. All ages are welcome, these kid’s activities are free and open to the public.
Dates: Tuesdays, June 8 - August 3
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Kuhnert Arboretum Parking Lot, 2110 South Dakota Street

 June 8
 Bird Bookmark
 June 15
 Mini Travel Watercolor Set
 June 22
 Himmeli Suncatcher
 June 29
 Nature Portraits
 July 6
 Seashell Crab
 July 13
 Seed Bird Mosaic
 July 20
 Pinecone Raccoon
 July 27
 Pressed Flower Bookmark
 August 3
 Fish Wind Chime

Contact Us

  1. Parks, Recreation & Forestry

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    Physical Address
    225 SE Third Ave.
    Aberdeen, SD 57401

    Phone: (605) 626-7015
    Fax: (605) 626-7989

  2. Forestry Division

    Physical Address
    225 Third Avenue SE
    Aberdeen, SD 57401

    Phone: 605-626-7015
    Fax: 605-626-7989

  3. Aaron Kiesz

    City Forester
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  4. Aberdeen Recreation & Cultural Center

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    Physical Address
    225 3rd Avenue SE
    Aberdeen, SD 57401

    Phone: 605-626-7081
    Fax: 605-626-7989