Tag: Conservation

Wonder Woods Mini Golf – Lisle, IL

June 29, 2024

Last week, we had the distinct pleasure of experiencing the new interactive Wonder Woods Mini Golf at the Morton Arboretum. This charming, unique 9-hole golfing adventure is accessible for all visitors and the perfect outing for players age 4 and up. Wonder Woods Mini Golf is an unexpected summer treat.

—Jenn

When: Now to September 2, 2024

Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m., last tee time 5:00 p.m.

**Please note that Wonder Woods Mini Golf will close at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 2. The last available tee time will be 3:00 p.m.

Tickets

Members
Child (ages 4 through 17): $6
Adult (age 18 and older): $8

Guests
Child (ages 4 through 17): $8
Adult (age 18 and older): $10

For those who are not members, Wonder Woods Mini Golf tickets must be purchased in addition to Arboretum general admission. Children aged 2 and older require a general admission ticket to enter the Arboretum; infants under the age of 2 are admitted for free.

Location

4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532

Wonder Woods Mini Golf – Morton Arboretum

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Brookfield Zoo Teaching Safari: Fall 2024

As a Teaching Safari Alum, I encourage K-12 educators to participate in the upcoming fall workshop. Brookfield Zoo Teaching Safari is a free professional learning opportunity for teachers that consists of four full-day, onsite sessions at Brookfield Zoo (two weekdays and two Saturdays) and two 60-minute virtual sessions. In addition to attending and participating in these classes, participants will engage in ongoing reflection on professional growth, and create and revise a lesson plan applying program content to practice. Content and strategies explored on the Teaching Safari are informed by Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), Common Core State Standards (CCSS), and the Danielson Framework.

Attendees can earn 2 semester hours graduate credit (Dominican University) or 35 professional development hours.

The application window for the Fall Safari 2024 is opens May 20 and closes August 22. 

Seats are limited so apply early!

Brookfield Zoo – Fall 2024 Teaching Safari Application

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Arbor Day – 2024

Tuesday, April 26, 2024

Save the Date: Friday, April 26 ARBOR DAY

Dearest Tree Hugging Readers,

It is with TREE-mendous excitement that I am sharing Arbor Day literature and resources.

My love affair of trees dates back to my earliest childhood memories. Our family planted and cared for a variety of fruit trees. Apple, peach, pear, cherry, and plum trees provided shade on sunny days; fresh juicy snacks; and sweet confections that were canned or baked. As we grew, so did the trees.

When my daughter was younger, we became members of the Morton Arboretum in Lisle. Our summers were spent under the shade trees beside Meadow Lake. It was there that we played cards; drew pictures; ate picnic lunches, and escaped the noise of the world.

May this Arbor Day bring your family back to the forest.

—-Jenn 🌳

Literature for Young Sapling 🌱

Literature for Mature Trees 🌳

Resources

Arbor Day Foundation
Chicago Botanic Garden – Chicago, Illinois
Morton Arboretum – Lisle, Illinois 🌳
Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center – Forest Preserve of Cook County, Illinois
History of Arbor Day
Virtual Tours in the Redwoods: Redwood National & State Parks
Exploring Giant Sequoia Groves
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