September 14, 2018 – Join CRECHE for the first field trip of the year to Morton Arboretum in Lisle, IL. We are especially excited about the new Hunt for Trolls Exhibit. Marvel at these 15- to 30-foot-tall (and one 60-foot long) sculptures that have been created to serve as protectors of our environment. Crafted from reclaimed wood by Danish artist Thomas Dambo. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR THIS FIELD TRIP HAS PASSED.

1. Register for the field trip by clicking the SignUp Genius button below.

2. Pay for your children via PayPal by clicking the “Pay Now” button below. 

The cost is $6.50 per child age 2+ (under 2 are free).  [Our group will get 3 FREE ADULTS for every 20 children, therefore when signing up, please pay only for children ages 2 and up. Once we see how many people are signed up, we will see if we need to pay for any adults ($15/extra adult) and will then split the cost among the adults].

Deadline to register and pay is Sunday, August 19th!!! There will be no refunds for sick kids (please review the CRECHE Sick Policy), but you are welcome to find another CRECHE member to take your child’s place.  

SCHEDULE:

Please arrive no later than 9:30 a.m. and be sure to dress for the weather! (The Arboretum does not cancel for rain).

9:45-11:15 a.m. – We will be taking a self-guided Joy Path Backpack Adventure.

11:15-11:45 a.m. Lunch – Bring your own picnic lunch. Since tables are not reserved, you may wish to bring a tarp or picnic blanket and eat on the grass areas of Meadow Lake Picnic Area.

11:45 – 1:15 – We will be on our own to take a self-guided tour on the East Side.

The Morton Arboretum’s 1,700 acres hold more than 222,000 live plants representing nearly 4,300 taxa from around the world. Situated on the rolling Valparaiso moraine and bisected by the East Branch of the DuPage River, the Arboretum is planned and planted to nurture and display trees and shrubs in environments conducive to their growth. Also on the grounds are the Visitor Center with The Arboretum Store and Ginkgo Restaurant and Café, four-acre Children’s Garden, one-acre Maze Garden, Sterling Morton Library, Plant Clinic, nine miles of roads, and 16 miles of trails.

For visiting tips, bloom and color report, and more, visit the Arboretum’s website at www.mortonarb.org.