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Little Sprouts

Explore nature in a sensory-based program at The Morton Arboretum for children ages 3 to 5 years.

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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 change monthly.

Instructor: Megan Sneyd, early childhood engagement specialist, The Morton Arboretum

Age: Children ages 3 to 5 years. An adult must accompany the child.

Course number: Y081

Instructor

Megan Sneyd, early childhood engagement specialist, The Morton Arboretum

Megan Sneyd works with early childhood programs where she shares her love for nature with some of the Arboretum’s youngest stewards. She takes every opportunity to help people develop and strengthen their own connection with nature.

What to Know

An adult must accompany the child.

This program takes place outdoors. Dress for the weather.

Program Schedule

This program meets during these times; choose your sessions. Pricing is per session.

May

Section C: Thursday, May, 8, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section D: Thursday, May 22, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

June

Section E: Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Section F: Section F: Thursday, June 19, 2025, 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Children’s Garden (Parking Lot 1), East Side

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