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From the blog destinations by kjaros on Wednesday, May 25th, 2011
APRIL 2011
Congratulations to our April Destinations winner, Barbara Rathke, who correctly identified the post on the Joy Path. The post has been used to guide class tours along the Path.
Barbara and her husband, Jerome, have …
From the blog destinations by kjaros on Thursday, April 7th, 2011
Where on the Arboretum grounds would you find this post? A good hint: You won't see it from your car! For "extra credit," tell us what the post and the school-house icon …
From the blog destinations by kjaros on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011
What is this?
Near the Thornhill Education Center you'll find a wonderfully tranquil and beautiful garden - when in season - located alongside this building, erected in 1948 under the direction of …
From the blog destinations by kjaros on Monday, January 3rd, 2011
On January 29 and 30 The Morton Arboretum once again delighted visitors with a chance to witness several teams of stunningly beautiful Siberian huskies do what they love most: run, run, …
From the blog destinations by kjaros on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
Whether you're in the mood for a rigorous hike through the woods or a contemplative stroll through the fall-lit prairie, there's a choice perfect for you!
20-minute walk
Walk at a leisurely pace around …
From the blog destinations by kjaros on Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
While this isn't the first plant to bloom in early spring (skunk cabbage has that honor-though not many people dignify that malodorous, homely plant with a visit), its cheerful reddish-orange to …
From the blog destinations by kjaros on Thursday, December 31st, 2009
We've added one additional week to the current Destinations contest. Drawing for our winner will be held Monday, January 11. Good Luck!
From the blog destinations by kjaros on Wednesday, December 9th, 2009
Ever since these four stately white columns were installed at The Morton Arboretum, people have been asking what they represent. The columns are at the edge of which collection? The photo …
From the blog destinations by kjaros on Friday, November 20th, 2009
Joy Morton incorporated his passion for trees into his house. This room's south windows contain stained glass medallions depicting famous trees from history and legend. The identity of the artist remains …
From the blog destinations by kjaros on Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Our winner for the Alphabet Soup contest was Pam Fischer.
Pam correctly responded that the names of the four sones of J. Sterling Morton that were combined to name Lake Jopamaca on …
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