Adult Opportunities

Autumn Equinox Hike

Celebrate the first day of fall with a guided hike through The Morton Arboretum’s natural areas.

Content Detail

The autumn equinox is the day of the year when the sun is directly above the equator, making day and night equal in length all around the world. The autumn equinox has been recognized throughout human history with rituals and traditions, celebrated in various ways by different cultures.

During this guided walk, you will:

  • Walk among the trees on wood-chipped trails
  • Hear equinox lore
  • Learn about the animals that are active by day and by night
  • Learn how the shorter days trigger certain activities in nature
  • Find out how the flora and fauna prepare for the winter season that lies ahead

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

Instructor: Education program guide, The Morton Arboretum

Age: 16 and older

Course number: N061

Instructor

Education program guide, The Morton Arboretum

The Arboretum’s education program guides are experienced professional educators and naturalists with a deep knowledge of the trails and ecology of The Morton Arboretum.

What to Know

This program is held outdoors, rain or shine. Check the forecast and dress for the weather.

Plan to walk more than one mile over uneven terrain. Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes.

Program Schedule

Saturday, September 20, 2025, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Thornhill Picnic Shelter (Parking Lot 21), West Side

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