We depend on trees for life, and they depend on us for care and protection. If you love trees, The Morton Arboretum’s Community Trees Program can help you take a stewardship role right in your own neighborhood.

Established in 2002, the program serves 270 metropolitan communities extending the reach of the Arboretum well beyond its 1,700 acres. Edith Makra, the Arboretum’s  Community Trees Advocate, partners with homeowners, civic leaders, public officials, volunteers and green industry professionals to help:

· Create tree protection ordinances and action plans in response to drought, disease and insect invasion.
· Bring conservation programs into schools and educate the future stewards of the earth.
· Celebrate Arbor Day with tree-planting ceremonies and other events.
· Achieve “Tree City” status and preserve neighborhood character by balancing growth with existing trees.
· Develop guidelines to protect trees and ensure their optimal care, long-term health and sustainability.

The Morton Arboretum rallies for trees everyday. With your help, we can do even more to create a greener, healthier and more beautiful world.

To make a gift in support of the Arboretum’s work in this very important area, or if you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Mazur, Annual Giving Manager, at 630-719-7948 or e-mail: emazur@mortonarb.org.

Do you know about the  Arboretum’s new “Adopt-a-Tree” program?

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