Childrens and Family Programs

Art in the Garden

Inspire children’s creativity through nature.

Content Detail

Nature inspires creativity as children explore various art mediums in this hands-on discovery workshop at The Morton Arboretum. Each child 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. 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. An adult must accompany the child.

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

An adult must accompany the child.

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

Program Schedule

This program meets during these times; choose your sessions. Pricing is per session.

April

Sunday, April 13, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

May

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

June

Sunday, June 22, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

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