Remember the excitement of field trip day when you were younger? Come to the Arboretum for an adult field trip experience! Hunt for producers, consumers, and decomposers in three different ecosystems with hands-on activities and experience this popular Eco Explorers field trip program. Engage in hands-on activities, just like our field trip students do, to compare the unique characteristics of living things in each ecosystem.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Education program guide, The Morton Arboretum
Age: 16 and older
Course number: N001
Instructor
Education program guides, 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 meets outdoors. Check the forecast and dress for the weather.
Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and plan to walk more than a mile on uneven terrain.
Bring water.
See Education Program Policies for information about cancellations, refunds, and scholarships.
Program Schedule
This program meets during these times; choose your session. Pricing is per session.
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center (parking lot P-21), West Side
Thursday, September 17, 2026, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center (parking lot P-21), West Side
