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Little Acorns

Explore nature in a sensory-based program at The Morton Arboretum for children ages 18 to 35 months.

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In this hands-on, sensory-based program at The Morton Arboretum, young explorers will hike, play, listen to stories, and engage in science and art activities. Program participants will explore these seasonal topics:

  • April: Happy Hatchlings
  • May: Beautiful Butterflies
  • June: Mudpies

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

Instructor: Kathryn Neuffer, supervisor of early childhood programs, The Morton Arboretum

Age: Children ages 18 to 35 months. An adult must accompany the child.

Course number: Y080

Instructor

Kathryn Neuffer, supervisor of early childhood programs, The Morton Arboretum

Kathryn Neuffer has a background in early childhood and special education. She enjoys introducing the Arboretum’s youngest visitors to the wonders of the outdoors and helping to increase children’s curiosity toward the natural world through play and hands-on experiences.

What to Know

Dress for the weather. This program takes place both indoors and out.

Program Schedule

April

Happy Hatchlings

Section AA: Monday, April 1, 2024, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Section A: Monday, April 8, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section B: Thursday, April 11, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section C: Monday, April 15, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section D: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Garden, East Side

May

Beautiful Butterflies

Section E: Thursday, May 9, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section F: Monday, May 13, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Garden, East Side

June

Mudpies

Section G: Thursday, June 6, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section H: Monday, June 10, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section I: Thursday, June 13, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section J: Monday, June 17, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Garden, East Side

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