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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 LiveGreen by kjaros on Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Since its founding in 1922, the Arboretum has demonstrated sustainable practices to benefit the community. As an outdoor museum, the Arboretum showcases trees as essential elements of livable communities and a …

From the blog LiveGreen by kjaros on Friday, July 10th, 2009

We will be post additional ways the Arboretum is working on the three Rs of RECYCLE, REUSE and REDUCE in the coming weeks. Check back to see what else is happening. …

From the blog do you know? by kjaros on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

Celebrate trees at the Arboretum and in your community!

The Morton Arboretum created Arbor Week (which was April 18-26, 2009) to draw attention to the importance of trees and their role in …

From the blog LiveGreen by kjaros on Monday, June 22nd, 2009

The Morton Arboretum continues to work on the three Rs of RECYCLE, REUSE and REDUCE. Check back to see what else is happening. And let us know what you are doing at …