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Little Acorns

Explore nature in a sensory-based program at The Morton Arboretum for children ages 18 to 35 months.

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In this hands-on, sensory-based program at The Morton Arboretum, young explorers will hike, play, listen to stories, and engage in science and art activities.

Topics will change monthly.

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: Y080

Instructor

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

Dress for the weather. This program takes place both indoors and out.

Program Schedule

September

Section C: Tuesday, September 10, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m
Section D: Monday, September 16, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section E: Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section F: Monday, September 23, 2024, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Children’s Garden, East Side

October

Section A: Monday, October 7, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section B: Monday, October 20, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Garden, East Side

November

Section C: Monday, November 4, 2024, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m
Section D: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section E: Monday, November 18, 2024, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Section F: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Children’s Garden, East Side

December

Section G: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section H: Monday, December 9, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section I: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Section J: Monday, December 16, 2024, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.

Children’s Garden, East Side

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