Childrens and Family Programs

Art in the Garden

Inspire children’s creativity through nature.

Content Detail

Let nature inspire creativity as children explore various art mediums in this hands-on, discovery workshop at The Morton Arboretum. Participants will create their own nature-inspired art piece to take home. Art mediums change monthly.

Space is limited and available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Reservations must be made in the Children’s Garden on the day of your visit only. Reservations cannot be made over the phone, online, or for another day.

This drop-in program meets on-site at the Arboretum.

Instructor: Cindy Moran, early childhood program assistant, The Morton Arboretum

Age: Children ages 3 to 8 years with adult

Course number: (D) Y220

Instructor

Cindy Moran, early childhood program assistant, The Morton Arboretum

Cindy Moran is an avid gardener and art educator who assists in the daily operation of the Children’s Garden. She enjoys interacting with visitors and facilitating family programs, which provides her with an opportunity to share her love of nature with others.

What to Know

This program is held outdoors, weather permitting. Dress for the weather.

An adult must accompany the child.

Program Schedule

This program is available on a first-come-first-serve basis on the following days.

June

Sunday, June 23, 2024, every 30 minutes between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Children’s Garden, East Side

July

Sunday, July 21, 2024, every 30 minutes between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Children’s Garden, East Side

August

Sunday, August 11, 2024, every 30 minutes between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Children’s Garden, East Side

September

Sunday, September 22, 2024, every 30 minutes between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Children’s Garden, East Side

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