Bring the benefits of nature-based learning to your community through a facilitated visit from The Morton Arboretum. Through these interactive programs, adults who may be unable to visit the Arboretum can engage with nature through guided activities, conversation, and hands-on exploration.

This program is designed for groups of 5 to 25 residents within senior living, assisted living, and memory care communities. Hosting facilities must be located within a 25-mile radius of the Arboretum.

What to Expect

Facilitated Engagement: Arboretum staff or trained volunteers will lead the program session, modeling techniques and facilitating meaningful interactions with natural materials.

Sensory Connection: Touch-and-feel activities are designed to use plants and plant-related materials to stimulate sight, smell, and touch, promoting cognitive health and relaxation.

Flexible Formatting: Programs typically last 45–60 minutes for an interactive group experience that includes up to 25 participants.

Goal-Oriented Design: Each activity focuses on therapeutic benefits such as fine motor skill exercise, memory recall, and stress reduction.

Schedule a Visit

For more information or to schedule a visit for your residents, contact the registrar’s office at registrar-ed@mortonarb.org or call 630-719-2468, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.