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EMERSON SCHOOL’S ELMS
I grew up on the Near West Side of Chicago in a neighborhood of concrete and asphalt that was nearly…
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HEALING MY SILVER MAPLE
We have a 45 year old Silver Maple in our backyard. At some point in it's early days, someone probably…
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SAVING A TREE
I had an older Silver Maple in my backyard. I know they aren't the best trees but it provided much…
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From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Monday, January 9th, 2012

We think that you will be interested to learn of the strong community support from various corporate partners for The Morton Arboretum.
• For each new Nissan LEAF delivered to Kelly Nissan in …

From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Thanksgiving is the perfect time to appreciate trees! As you and your family gather together pause this weekend to celebrate the holiday, give thanks for trees and the many, many products they …

From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Thursday, October 6th, 2011

According to an article in the October 2011 issue of Experience Life magazine, new research out of Japan shows that besides lowering blood pressure and pulse rate and reducing  the level …

From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Wednesday, June 1st, 2011

Looking for an exciting read this summer? We' have something to share with you.

America's WILD READ is a virtual book club meant to engage and inspire people to connect with the …

From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Monday, May 23rd, 2011

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.
J.R.R. Tolkien

The ALA Glossary of …

From the blog do you know?, member talk by admin on Thursday, December 30th, 2010

Name: Gerry Donnelly, President & CEO, The Morton Arboretum
Email: membersmail@mortonarb.org

How many kinds of plants are there in the world? 100,000? One million? Several million?

Well now we know, or at least have …

From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

In 2009, on Cyber Monday, consumers spent nearly $890 million dollars online. Imagine the difference we could make if just a fraction of that money was spent on responsible, meaningful holiday …

From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Planting trees is a great investment for the future. They grow more beautiful and valuable over time. Trees bring a great return on investment. The U.S. Forest Service has determined the …

From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Do you know how to read the metal tag that hangs on the south side of each acquired plant at the Arboretum? It may not seem like it's that important, but …

From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Multiple studies prove that trees exert a positive effect on many aspects of people's lives, including their health, homes, businesses, communities, drinking water and air quality.

Here are just a few of …