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Little Acorns (18-35 months)

Young explorers will hike, play, listen to stories, and engage in science and art in these hands-on sensory-based programs at The Morton Arboretum. Select Weekdays starting June 4 through August 20, 2019, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.

Gardening for Pollinators

Do your part to keep bees and other pollinators busy this summer at The Morton Arboretum. Saturday, July 20, 9:00 a.m. to noon

Backyard Chickens 102: Chicken Coop Basics

Learn how to build a safe and comfortable home for your hens. Get the scoop on the basic needs of your backyard birds from local chicken expert, Jen Murtoff at The Morton Arboretum. Saturday, July 20, 2019, noon to 2:00 p.m.

Backyard Chickens 101: Chicken-Keeping

Learn the essential skills and knowledge for raising happy, healthy backyard chickens at The Morton Arboretum. Saturday, July 20, 2019, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.

Caring for Perennials Walking Tour

Stroll the Arboretum's stunning perennial beds where you’ll learn about plant placement, dividing, transplanting, watering, fertilizing, mulching and more. PLEASE NOTE: THE THURSDAY, JUNE 13 CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELED. PLEASE REGISTER FOR: Monday, July 15, 2019, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.,

Little Sprouts (3-5 years)

Young explorers will hike, play, listen to stories, and engage in science and art in these hands-on sensory-based programs. Select Weekdays starting June 6 through August 22, 2019, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.

Hummingbird Happy Hour (21+)

Learn about hummingbirds, the “acrobats of the air,” while sipping a hummingbird cocktail, a delightful summery drink at The Morton Arboretum. Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Drawing Shells

Capture the subtle colors and textures and the graceful lines of shells, pebbles, and other ephemera from the shore. Three Thursdays, July 25 through August 8, 2019, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Meditation and Essential Oils

Explore meditative and self-nurturing yoga poses with the use of plant-based essential oils to restore and rebalance the mind and body in the tranquil setting of The Morton Arboretum. The second and Fourth Thursday of each month: July 11 through September 26, 2019, 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Invasive Species (Online and In-person)

Learn to identify and manage the most common invasive plants in the Great Lakes region at The Morton Arboretum. Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 12:00 p.m.: Online course becomes available and Saturday, July 27, 2019: Meet in-person, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., OR Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 12:00 p.m.: Online course becomes available, and Saturday, September 21, 2019: Meet in-person, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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