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Maple Tapping Hikes

Go on a sweet family adventure to discover (and taste!) the fascinating natural history of maple trees.

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Experience the spring thaw on the trails at The Morton Arboretum, and learn about the many gifts of maple trees on a half-mile-long, family-paced hike through the East Woods.

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

Instructors: Emilian Geczi, manager of early childhood programs, The Morton Arboretum; Laura Kamedulski, coordinator for youth and family programs, The Morton Arboretum

Age: Recommended for families with children aged 4 years and older.

Course number: FAM036

Instructors

Emilian Geczi, manager of early childhood programs, The Morton Arboretum

Emilian Geczi, PhD, manages the Arboretum’s early childhood and family programs, and he enjoys sharing the wonders of trees and nature with family program participants and Children’s Garden visitors.

Laura Kamedulski, coordinator for youth and family programs, The Morton Arboretum

Laura Kamedulski leads programs for early childhood ages and supervises the Arboretum’s youth volunteers. She is a forest therapy guide and enjoys helping people connect with trees, nature, and the land.

What to Know

This program meets in person at The Morton Arboretum.

Dress for the weather; layers are best!

Program Schedule

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

February

Saturday, February 22, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to noon

Saturday, February 22, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Big Rock Visitor Station, Parking Lot 13, East Side

March

Saturday, March 1, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to noon

Saturday, March 1, 2025, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Big Rock Visitor Station, Parking Lot 13, East Side

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