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I grew up on the Near West Side of Chicago in a neighborhood of concrete and asphalt that was nearly…
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From the blog arb happenings by kjaros on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012



February is Chocolate Month at The Morton Arboretum and we're celebrating  with an entire calendar full of events each weekend sure to please chocolate-lovers of all ages. Kicking off the month-long celebration …

From the blog arb happenings by kjaros on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Do you know that The Morton Arboretum allows cross-country skiing on the grounds? And you can snowshoe, too!

Along with snowshoeing, skiing is an excellent alternative for you to explore and experience the …

From the blog arb happenings by kjaros on Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Add a little warmth to your winter by attending a traditional afternoon tea held on four Wednesdays in February.

This popular event features a 12:30 pm seating in the elegant Founder’s Room at the …

From the blog arb happenings by kjaros on Monday, September 26th, 2011

Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat has an important message that needs to be shared with our community. You can help! Would you let others know about this exhibit and invite them to …

From the blog arb happenings by kjaros on Thursday, August 4th, 2011

The Arboretum's Acorn Express tram experience is a tour. You purchsae a ticket, get on, and then ,while listening to our astoundingly knowledgeable tram drivers, you soak in both the information and the stunning …

From the blog arb happenings by kjaros on Thursday, July 28th, 2011

Continuing through the end of September, the Arboretum has a fleet of bicycles available for rent in the Visitor Center parking lot. Mill Race Cyclery out of Geneva, Illinois, is our partner …

From the blog arb happenings by kjaros on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011

The American Public Garden Association (APGA) has joined with First Lady Michelle Obama in announcing Let's Move Museums and Gardens as part of the First Lady's broader initiative to raise a …

From the blog arb happenings by kjaros on Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

The Morton Arboretum’s annual dinner party entertains and supports a green cause.

A gala inspired by high society Victorian gardens fused with a modern twist occurs among one of the world’s most …

From the blog arb happenings by kjaros on Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

If gorgeous landscapes could sculpt, weave, or paint, imagine what beauty they’d create. A brand new art exhibition reveals how trees at The Morton Arboretum inspired artists to develop a diverse and …

From the blog arb happenings by kjaros on Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

With a $100,000 grant to The Morton Arboretum, the Exelon Foundation has become the first philanthropic organization to support a trio of youth mentoring and science learning programs.

The programs comprise …