Childrens and Family programs

Woodland Family Hikes

Explore the Arboretum’s diverse tree collections on guided hikes for participants of all ages.

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Explore the Arboretum’s diverse tree collections on guided hikes for participants of all ages.

Explore seasonal themes on guided, family-paced hikes through the Arboretum’s diverse tree collections. Participants will hone their observation skills as they discover how trees support humans, animals, and other plants. Themes and locations visited change monthly.

  • September: Of the Earth. Tour some of the installations in the Arboretum’s current outdoor art exhibition, and then use natural materials to create a piece that expresses your own connection to nature.
  • October: Fall Color. Appreciate the intricate beauty of trees on a leisurely hike around Meadow Lake.
  • November: Thankful for Illinois Prairies. Explore how prairies have sustained people over the centuries as we enter the season of gratitude.

This program meets in person at the Arboretum.

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

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

Course number: FAM036

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.

What to Know

This program meets in person at The Morton Arboretum.

Dress for the weather; layers are best!

Program Schedule

Of the Earth

Section A: Saturday, September 30, 2023, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Section B: Saturday, September 30, 2023, 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Children’s Garden

Fall Color

Section A: Friday, October 6, 2023, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Section B: Friday, October 13, 2023, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Section C: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Section D: Saturday, October 14, 2023, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Children’s Garden

Thankful for Illinois Prairies

Section A: Saturday, November 4, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to noon

Section B: Saturday, November 4, 2023,  1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Schulenberg Prairie

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