Attend an open house for educators at The Morton Arboretum to discover and explore a variety of STEM resources for teachers and students. On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, the Educator Open House will host a number of local STEM resources, museums, and organizations that can support your students’ learning this school year.
Connect with other K–12 STEM professionals in DuPage, Cook, Kane, and Will counties and uncover resources to bring science education to life in your classroom.
Event Details
Attendees may arrive any time between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. to review resources while connecting with local experts.
If you are an exhibitor and would like to have a table at this event, you will need to submit a 2025 Educator Open House exhibitor form.
Event Highlights
Educators may sign up for 30-minute guided hikes on the Arboretum’s West Side trails to preview field trip activities. Hikes will take place at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. and depart from the Thornhill Education Center. To sign up for a guided hike, select your preferred time on the open house registration form.
Registration Details
Educators
Free with advance registration; Arboretum admission included at no cost
Accompanying Guests
Free with advance registration; must purchase Arboretum admission
Due to limited space, all educators and accompanying guests who plan to attend the Educator Open House must register online and in advance to reserve a place.
Educator Open House exhibitors may register by submitting an exhibitor form starting on Monday, June 2. The deadline to submit an exhibitor form is Monday, August 4.
Educators may attend the open house without paying Arboretum general admission.
Accompanying guests who are not educators may also attend, but must purchase Arboretum general admission for Tuesday, August 19.
