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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 tree huggers by kjaros on Friday, April 2nd, 2010

Marlin Bowles, Plant Conservation Biologist at The Morton Arboretum, has received a 2010 Conservation Leadership Award from a coalition of highly-respected area conservation organizations.

Audubon's Chicago Wilderness Habitat Project and collaborators cited …

From the blog tree huggers by kjaros on Monday, February 16th, 2009

The Morton Arboretum has promoted Senior Scientist Gary Watson, PhD, to Head of Research, overseeing the Arboretum research team that works on best practices related to the planting and conservation of trees.

Watson …

From the blog tree huggers by kjaros on Thursday, August 28th, 2008

The Morton Arboretum has marked a high point and a milestone within the last month as it continues efforts to help the world become a greener, healthier and more beautiful place.

The …

From the blog tree huggers by kjaros on Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Let us introduce you to Andrew Hipp, PhD, Plant Systematist and Herbarium Curator at The Morton Arboretum. You will also be interested to read Andrew's blog about plant diversity and evolution.
The following …

From the blog tree huggers by kjaros on Sunday, June 1st, 2008

Let us introduce you to Edith Makra, Arboretum Community Tree Advocate, and dedicated tree hugger.

Since joining the staff of The Morton Arboretum five years ago, Makra has been an ally and …