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. Classes include potting plants and a walk outdoors or in the Greenhouses (weather permitting).

Registration

Registration for fall begins in July.
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.

Series Dates and Times:

Day Time Age Dates
Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 3 & 4 1/6, 2/3, 3/3, 3/31
Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 3 & 4 1/7, 2/4, 3/4, 4/1
Tuesday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 2 & 3 1/19, 2/16, 3/16, 4/13
Wednesday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 2 & 3 1/20, 2/17, 3/17, 4/14
Thursday 9 – 10 a.m. 3 & 4 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15
Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. 2 & 3 1/21, 2/18, 3/18, 4/15