Children and Family Programs

Tales from the Great Outdoors

Listen to stories, meet children’s book authors, and learn about local resources to support literacy for all children.

Content Detail

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, visit The Morton Arboretum for Tales from the Great Outdoors, a children’s book event. Listen to captivating children’s stories that ignite a love for the great outdoors, meet talented children’s books authors, and get creative with hands-on crafts.

Presenters will also share tips for nurturing emergent literacy at home and accessing valuable early childhood resources at local libraries.

Inspire a passion for the great outdoors and the great books alike in this exciting event for readers of all ages!

Event Details

Tales from the Great Outdoors is intended for families with young children.

Entrance to the Sterling Morton Library for this event is included with Arboretum admission.

Please reach out to childrensgarden@mortonarb.org with any questions or accommodation needs.

Program Schedule

Saturday, March 15, 2025, anytime between 9:00 a.m. and noon.

Sterling Morton Library, Administration and Research Center (Parking Lot 1), East Side

Children’s books readings will take place every 30 minutes between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Crafts, activities, and local library resources will be available for the duration of the event.

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