Explore seasonal themes on guided, family-paced hikes through the Arboretum’s diverse tree collections. Themes change monthly.
June: 100 Years of Collecting Trees
Celebrate The Morton Arboretum’s Centennial by collecting, studying, and displaying your own found woodland treasures.
July: Who’s Under the Water?
Get closer to the creek and discover the animals and insects that call the water home. Families will wade in and dig deeper to explore and learn about aquatic life.
August: Make with Wood
Learn which trees provide us with lumber for woodworking, and make your own creative take-home pieces out of wood.
September: Fall on the Prairie
Explore the beauty and wonders of The Morton Arboretum’s award-winning prairie as summer turns to fall.
Recommended ages: Families with children age 4 and older.
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COVID-19 Precautions: Program participants must abide by the Arboretum’s safety guidelines.
What to know:
- Weather permitting.
- Hikes are less than one mile long and will stay on chipped, paved, or mowed trails. Strollers welcome.
