How much do you know about the government where you live? Just as ecosystems within The Morton Arboretum are a complex web, you live in a complex web of government units. In this merit badge class we will explore local government structures. We will explore government services as well as how to exercise your role in being a good citizen.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum on two dates, with required homework between sessions.
Instructor: Education program guide, The Morton Arboretum
Age: 11 to 17
Course number: M101
Instructor
Education program guide, 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
Required reading: Merit Badge Booklet
This program is held indoors and outdoors.
Dress for the weather and wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. Be prepared to walk on wood-chipped trails.
Bring a notebook and pen.
Program Schedule
This program meets the following two times.
Sunday, January 25, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thornhill Education Center (parking lot P-21), West Side
