In this four-week outdoor adventure in the Children’s Garden, young explorers will play, hike, read stories, and discover new things about the trees and forest around us. Adults will receive tips to continue exploration at home.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: Kathryn Neuffer, supervisor of early childhood programs, The Morton Arboretum
Age: Children ages 18 to 35 months. An adult must accompany the child.
Course number: Y030
Kathryn Neuffer, supervisor of early childhood programs, The Morton Arboretum
Kathryn Neuffer has a background in early childhood and special education. She enjoys introducing the Arboretum’s youngest visitors to the wonders of the outdoors and helping to increase children’s curiosity toward the natural world through play and hands-on experiences.
What to Know
Wear shoes and clothes that can get dirty.
An adult must accompany the child.
Program Schedule
This program includes the following four meeting times.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 18, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden