The Morton Arboretum education programs are available year-round and provide learning experiences for educators, families, kids, adults, school groups, youth groups, and scouts.
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Adults
Whether exploring a new-found hobby or digging deeper into a lifelong passion, adults of all ages have myriad ways to keep learning. LEARN MORE
Youth and family programs
Get your kids and entire family hooked on science, nature, and trees at one of the many family and kid programs at The Morton Arboretum. LEARN MORE
Summer Science Camp
Get your kids hooked on science, nature, and trees at one of the many summer science camp programs at The Morton Arboretum. LEARN MORE
School groups
Pique your students' curiosity about science, nature, and art with one of the many programs available to school groups and classrooms. LEARN MORE
Youth groups and scouts
Help your youth or scout group share unique discoveries in the great outdoors. Search for hidden geocaches, spy on nighttime critters, or uncover easy ways to recycle and save trees during guided or self-guided group outings.
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Educators
Teachers and educators, expand your knowledge and skills with courses at The Morton Arboretum that count toward CPDUs, pursue a graduate degree, borrow items, get ideas, and download resources to teach about trees. learn more
Weather Cancellation Hotline
Classes run rain or shine unless there is a threat of severe weather. If severe weather is forecast please call 630-719-7979 for updates on weather-related cancellations.
Education Classes and Workshops Policies
Adult education classes at the Arboretum are intended for participants ages 16 and up. Your visit to The Morton Arboretum is implied consent for the use of your likeness by the Arboretum without limit in any and all media, for any purpose.
Refund requests must be submitted to the registrar in writing and postmarked or emailed one business day prior to the class or program start date (or date of the first class if multiple sessions are included in the registration). If the registration fee is $25.00 or more, the registration fee will be refunded less a 10 percent processing charge. If the registration fee is less than $25.00, the registration fee will be refunded in full. Refunds will be issued by check if original payment was made by cash or check; or by credit to the same credit card used to make original payment. Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable on and after the program’s start date. The Morton Arboretum cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to student illness or other personal situations. Students requesting refund must send written requests to Registrar, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532, or email registrar-ed@mortonarb.org. Students will be issued a full refund in the event that The Morton Arboretum cancels a class for any reason.
If you purchased your class on CourseHorse, our cancellation policy applies to your purchase. If you need help canceling or have any questions, please visit CourseHorse (link: https://coursehorse.com/contac