Can trees be used to teach science, math, reading, and writing principles? The answer: Yes!
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to include nature education in your classroom and meet other learning objectives at the same time. Enroll in courses that count toward CPDUs, or browse the teacher resources to receive practical tools to incorporate nature into your daily lesson plans.
Upcoming workshops
Participate in one of our upcoming workshops to learn environmental concepts relevant to your classroom curriculum. Workshops are offered a few times a year and offer the opportunity to explore the Arboretum while adding resources to your classroom instruction. LEARN MORE
Arbor Day in the classroom
Celebrate Arbor Day in your classroom! It’s easy as 1, 2, tree! Arbor Day is a holiday that promotes planting and protecting trees. Illinois celebrates Arbor Day on the last Friday in April. Learn more
Classroom items for loan
Sterling Morton Library has many resources available to teachers, and the Arboretum is a check-out site for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Learn more
Learning for teachers
Teachers and educators, expand your knowledge and skills with courses that meet Illinois State Learning Standards and earn Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDU), or, pursue a graduate degree from Benedictine University that has roots at the Arboretum. LEARN MORE
Online tree learning links
The experts at The Morton Arboretum have gathered a list of online resources for educators and teachers to find tools, materials, and curriculum ideas. learn more
Teacher Tuesdays
Teachers from preschool through college can visit The Morton Arboretum with free admission every Tuesday from June through September 2019. It’s an opportunity for teachers and teachers in training to enjoy all the natural beauty and summer events the Arboretum offers while discovering options for student field trips. Learn More
Vanishing Acts teacher’s guide
Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat is an exhibit at The Morton Arboretum that provides an interpretive lesson plan focused on the importance of endangered trees. A teacher's guide and other resources, are available for this unique exhibit. Learn more