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Children and Family Programs

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.

Instructors: Kathryn Neuffer, supervisor of early childhood programs, The Morton Arboretum; Angela Santoro, early childhood program assistant, The Morton Arboretum

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

Course number: Y081

Instructors

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.

Angela Santoro, early childhood programs assistant, The Morton Arboretum

Angela Santoro assists with early childhood programs and the Youth Volunteer program, sharing her love of nature to a wide range of Children’s Garden visitors. She enjoys working with children of all ages, from toddlers to teenagers.

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.

June

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

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

August

Section A: Thursday, August 7, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden (parking lot P-1), East Side

Section B: Section F: Thursday, August 14, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden (parking lot P-1), East Side

September

Section C: Thursday, September 11, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden (parking lot P-1), East Side

Section D: Thursday, September 18, 2025, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Children’s Garden (parking lot P-1), East Side

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