Kids and Family Classes

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Growing Minds at Morris Arboretum

This is a program series for kids and families that inspires a sense of wonder about the natural world within the beautiful setting of the Morris Arboretum. The classes represented in this section offer children and their caregivers the opportunity to connect meaningfully with nature, through a wide variety of creative and educational programs. Unless otherwise specified, parents and caregivers are asked to stay with children for classes; all classes will meet at the Arboretum’s Visitor Center.

Classes

Seeds to Sprouts: Spring Adventures! (Ages 2–4) Morris After Dark: Going Batty (All Ages) Music is My Nature (Ages 3 - 6) The Art of Bees (Ages 6-10) My Big Backyard: Nature Journaling (Ages 9-12) Fairy Garden and Succulent Workshop (All Ages)