The winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, when the path of the sun in the sky is farthest south in the Northern Hemisphere. After the solstice, the days get longer, so the day is celebrated in many cultures as a time of rebirth.
During this guided walk, you will:
- Hear solstice stories
- Learn how plants and animals survive the cold winter months
- Identify signs of life along the trails
- Consider our human role as being a part of nature rather than apart from it
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Education program guides, The Morton Arboretum
Age: 16 and older
Course number: N066
Instructors
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. Dress for extended time in cold weather and bring water.
Plan to walk up to two miles over uneven terrain along wood-chipped trails.
See Education Program Policies for information about cancellations, refunds, and scholarships.
Program Schedule
Saturday, December 19, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to noon
Thornhill Picnic Shelter (parking lot P-21), West Side
