Little Diggers

Programs give 2-, 3- and 4-year-olds the opportunity to explore nature with caregivers. We’ll learn about fruits and 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

For more information, call (847) 835-6801.

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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.

Rave reviews

"I love the once-a-month schedule. It let us explore the Garden as it changed through the season."

"I was a kindergarten teacher myself and I swear this is my most favorite program ever in all my years of teaching and parenthood."

"Really enjoyed how well thought out the themes were – all the activities and story times were creative & engaging! Great class –we loved it!"

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

winter 2012:

Thursdays
January 12, February 9, March 8, April 12
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. FULL - WAITLIST

Fridays
January 13, February 10, March 9, April 13
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. FULL - WAITLIST

Saturdays
January 14, February 11, March 10, April 14
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. FULL - WAITLIST
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. FULL - WAITLIST


Learning continues even after class is over.

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.