Chicago Botanic Garden

education

Little Diggers

PHOTO: planting

Programs give 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds the opportunity to explore nature with caregivers. We’ll learn about fruits & vegetables, discover animals, experience the changing seasons and more! Each class begins with an interactive group period, followed by time for children to try a variety of hands-on activities. All classes include a plant potting activity and a walk outdoors or in the Greenhouses (weather permitting).

Registration

Register online

2011 registration opens September 15, 2010.

For more information, call (847) 835-8326.

Ages: Children ages 2, 3, or 4 accompanied by adults. One child per adult, please.

Fees: (per child and adult pair for a four-class series)
$56 Garden Plus Member,
$64 nonmember

Registration Policies

class information

Attire
Dress for the weather. Wear clothes that are comfortable for outdoor and indoor activities, and hands-on, sometimes messy, fun.

Location/parking
Fruit & Vegetable Learning Center, Park in Lots 1 or 2 and allow 5-7 minutes to walk to your class. A stroller is suggested.

Become a Garden Plus member today and enjoy a special discount.

2010 Series Dates and Times:

Day Time Age Dates
Wednesday 9 – 10 a.m. 2 - 4 9/1, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1
Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 2 - 4 9/1, 10/6, 11/3, 12/1
Thursday 9 – 10 a.m. 2 - 4 9/2, 10/7, 11/4, 12/2
Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 2 - 4 9/2, 10/7, 11/4, 12/2
Friday 9 – 10 a.m. 2 - 4 9/3, 10/8, 11/5, 12/3
Friday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 2 - 4 9/3, 10/8, 11/5, 12/3

2011 Series Dates and Times:

Day Time Age Dates
Wednesday 9 – 10 a.m. 2 - 4 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6
Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 2 - 4 1/5, 2/2, 3/2, 4/6
Thursday 9 – 10 a.m. 2 - 4 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 4/7
Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 2 - 4 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 4/7
Friday 9 – 10 a.m. 2 - 4 1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/8
Friday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 2 - 4 1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/8

Close to the city, on Chicago's north shore, the Chicago Botanic Garden, Chicago's premier outdoor attraction, has a year-round calendar of events. Visitors come to enjoy family entertainment and fun outdoor and indoor activities for kids of all ages.