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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. Program participants will explore these seasonal topics:

  • September: Happy Harvest
  • November: Fall Nature Art

This program meets in person at The Morton 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: Y080

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 outdoors.

Program Schedule

August

Section A: Wednesday, August 16, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Section B: Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Section C: Wednesday, August 30, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Section D: Thursday, August 31, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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September

Section E: Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Section F: Thursday, September 14, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Section G: Tuesday, September 19, 2023, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Section H: Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 9:30a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

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November

Section A: Tuesday, November 7, 2023, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Section B: Thursday, November 9, 2023, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Section C: Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Section D: Thursday, November 16, 2023, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

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