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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

This program takes place outdoors. Check the forecast and dress for the weather.

Program Schedule

November

Section C: Monday, November 4, 2024, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section D: Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section E: Monday, November 18, 2024, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section F: Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

December

Section G: Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section H: Monday, December 9, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section I: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section J: Monday, December 16, 2024, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

January

Section A: Monday, January 13, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Chestnut Room, Visitor Center (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section B: Monday, January 27, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Chestnut Room, Visitor Center (Parking Lot 1), East Side

February

Section C: Monday, February 3, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Chestnut Room, Visitor Center (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section D: Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Chestnut Room, Visitor Center (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section E: Monday, February 10, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Chestnut Room, Visitor Center (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section F: Tuesday, February 11, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Chestnut Room, Visitor Center (Parking Lot 1), East Side

March

Section G: Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Chestnut Room, Visitor Center (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section H: Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Chestnut Room, Visitor Center (Parking Lot 1), East Side

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