The Morton Arb

The Easter Bunny will be available to visit your table. Come and enjoy breakfast and the early spring blooms popping up around the Arboretum!

Friday, April 2
Saturday, April 3
9–10:30 a.m.
Ginkgo Restaurant

Also enjoy Easter Brunch

How to Order Tickets
Online Now!
Call 630-725-2066, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m
In person at The Visitor Center, Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Not a member? Begin or renew a membership now.

Member: Adult $25/Child (2-12 years) $21
Non-Member: Adult/$32 Child (2-12 years) $26
No charge for children under 2

(Price does not include tax & service charge)

Buffet Menu

Scrambled Eggs
Pancakes with Syrup
Sausage Links
Bacon
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Fresh Fruit Platters
Asst. Muffins & Scones with Butter & Preserves

Beverages (served table side)
Regular & decaf coffee, assorted fruit juices, regular & chocolate milk, hot tea

Enjoy brunch and the early spring blooms that are popping up all around the Arboretum. The Easter Bunny will visit your table during brunch. A complimentary glass of champagne is included for each adult diner. Cash bar available.

Sunday, April 4
9:30 am, Noon, & 2:30 pm Seatings
Ginkgo Restaurant

Also enjoy Breakfast with the Easter Bunny.

How to Order Tickets
Online Now!
Call 630-725-2066, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m
In person at The Visitor Center, Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Not a member? Begin or renew a membership now.

Members: Adults $36/ Child $26
Non-Members: Adult $43/ Child $31
Children under 2 are free
(Price does not include tax and service charge)

Easter Brunch Menu

Carving Buffet Station
Chef Carved Roast Beef with Mushroom Gravy
Carved Honey Glazed Ham with Apple Compote
Tilapia with Mango Salsa
Garlic Whipped Potatoes
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
Assorted Dinner Rolls with Sweet Butter

Kids Buffet
Petite Hamburger "Sliders"
Corn Dogs
Asst. Deep Dish Pizzas
Mac & Cheese
Chicken Nuggets
Fresh Fruit

Breakfast Station
Scrambled Eggs
Crème Brulee French Toast
Sausage Links
Bacon Strips
Lyonnaise Potatoes
Mini Muffins, Scones and Bagels with Cream Cheese & Butter

Made to order Omelet Station
Ham, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes

Made to order Pasta Station
(Available only after 12 p.m.)
Penne Pasta Ala Vodka with Sausage & Roasted Peppers
Squash Ravioli with Sage & Cream Sauce

Cold Station
Chilled Shrimp & Crab Claws with Cocktail Sauce & Lemons
Smoked Salmon Platter with Crackers & Flatbreads
Fresh Fruit Display with Yogurt Dip
Organic Greens with Asst. Dressings

Dessert Station
Assortment of delectable desserts including Pies, Cheesecakes, Cookies, Dessert Bars & Ice Cream!

Beverages
Regular & Decaf Coffee
Hot Tea
Assorted Fruit Juices & Soft Drinks
Regular & Chocolate Milk
Ice Water

Cash Bar
Alcoholic Drinks

The Morton Arboretum created Arbor Week—Thursday, April 22-Sunday, May 2—to draw attention to the importance of trees and their role in making a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world. Celebrate Arbor Week at The Morton Arboretum:

Daily in April
"Reuse, Recycle, Re-craft"
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Arboretum Store
What unique, innovative products can you get from recycled items? See the "Reuse, Recycle, Recraft" display and buy creative re-purposed gifts in honor of Arbor Week.

April 24-25 (Earth Weekend)
Earth Day Necklaces
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. (weather permitting)
Children's Garden
Celebrate Earth Day by making a mini greenhouse inside a necklace. This drop-in activity is for all ages.

April 24-25
"Sustainable with Style"-Green Boutique & Garden Expo
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Visitor Center
Get ideas on how to live a green lifestyle with this showcase of eco-friendly products and services, from landscape architecture to eco-fashion to cleaning products. Event also includes free garden lectures from local vendors. Free with Arboretum admission.

Arbor Day, April 30
Arbor Day Tree Planting
11-11:30 a.m.
Visitor Center Area
Help make the world a bit greener as you recognize the oldest U.S. environmental holiday: Arbor Day. Help carry on the Morton family motto of "Plant Trees," and focus on the many benefits of trees.

Arbor Day, April 30
Meet Curious George
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Arboretum Store
Come visit with one of the most beloved children's characters--Curious George. Then, purchase a copy of Curious George Plants a Tree!

Kid's Arbor Day Celebration
April 30-May 2
11 a.m.-4 p.m. (weather permitting)
Children's Garden
Have a red-letter day all weekend in the award-winning Children's Garden! Youngsters can plant tree seeds, sing tree songs, and help decorate a special Arbor Day Tribute Tree.


April 30-May 2
Arbor Day Plant Sale
Members Only
Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Open to the Public
Saturday, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Visitor Center Parking Lot

Purchasing more than 300 unique varieties of plants at the Arbor Day Plant Sale. Choose from old favorites and recently introduced hybrids--specifically selected to thrive in our climate, and are difficult to find at garden shops. Members have first access to this outstanding sale with a great value.


May 2
Meet the "Tree Advocate" Astronaut
1 & 3 p.m. Presentations
Thornhill Auditorium
Hear this tree-lover's "Observations from Space"
Member tickets $8 On Sale Now!
Non-member $12

From April 9, 2010 to January 31,  2011, we invite you to this exciting, first ever comprehensive display of the Steelroots sculpture series by transformational artist Steve Tobin.

See Steelroot activities.

Steelroots will be set amid the enchanting backdrop of the 22-acre Conifer Collection. Several of Tobin's works also will be featured near the Visitor Center.

The Steelroots exhibition showcases 14 massive sculptures composed of rolled and bent steel pipes, some that soar up to 40 feet high. The Arboretum will display some of Tobin's additional, dazzling works in various media.

See more information and updates!

Sustainable with Style: A Green Boutique & Garden Expo
April 24 & 25
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Visitor Center

Special Presentations

Saturday, April 24

3 p.m.: Jerry Milewski of American Gardens, Inc

Sunday, April 25

1 p.m.: Ed Beaulieu of Aquascape, Inc. will present information on sustainable water management

2 p.m.: Debra Delaney of Memorable Entertaining will present The Little Black Dress Principle Applied to Entertaining, eco- friendly ideas and tips for entertaining.

3p.m.: Erin Tuttle of The Conservation Foundation will discuss Conservation at Home.

Enter to win a 50 gallon rain barrel compliments of The Conservation Foundation

Representatives include landscape architects, garden design and landscape centers, conservation organizations, garden retail centers, and more who will share eco-friendly tips for the home landscape gardener, and offer the latest environmentally sensitive options for the sustainable landscape.

Also represented will be vendors showcasing and selling a wide variety of eco-friendly products and services for the consumer, such as eco-fashion, re-purposed gift and decorative items, environmentally sensitive cosmetics, cleaning products, etc.

See how your company can participate in this year's Green Boutique and Expo.

The Green Boutique & Garden Expo is proud to present these fine companies

Abbey Brown Soap Artesian
American Gardens, Inc.
Aquascapes, Inc.
CooperSong
Epically Epic Soap
The Fair Trader
Feltwerker Recycled Wool
Five Accessories
GREENOLA Fair Trade, Sustainable Style
The Growing Place
Horigan Urban Forest Products
It's Our Earth
Maggie Joyce Recycling of Optical Lenses into Adornments
Natural Beauty by Margie
Purrfect Play
Thread and Needle
SCARCE

All of mom's favorites will be offered. Finish your meal by choosing from a selection of delectable desserts.

Sunday, May 9
Seatings at 8:30 & 11 a.m. and 1:30 & 4 p.m.
The Ginkgo Restaurant
The restaurant will not be open for regular service

Online Now! (Members only)
Call 630-725-2066, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m
In person at The Visitor Center, Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tickets available to the public March 22.

Member: $36 Adult/$26 child
Non-Member: $43 Adult/$31 Child
Children under 2 are free
(Price does not include tax and service charge)

Not a member? Begin or renew a membership now.

Between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.,  stop by The Arboretum Store—All mothers receive FREE 2-minute hand massages—and can sample the luxurious lotions of Thymes.

From 10 to 4 p.m., capture a special Mother's Day memory by treating mom to a professional family portrait.

Mother's Day Brunch Menu

Carving Buffet Station
Chef Carved Roast Tenderloin with Tarragon Horseradish
Stuffed Chicken with Sun-dried Tomato & Mozzarella Cheese
Macadamia Crusted Sea Bass with Tarragon Sauce
Garlic & Rosemary Roasted Potatoes
Sautéed Seasonal Vegetables
Asst. Dinner Rolls with Sweet Butter

Kids Buffet
Chicken Tenders
Petite Deep Dish Cheese Pizzas
Mac & Cheese
Tator Tots
Fresh Fruit

Breakfast Station
Scrambled Eggs
Crème Brulee French Toast
Sausage Links
Bacon Strips
Lyonaisse Potatoes
Mini Muffins, Scones and Bagels with Cream Cheese & Butter

Made to order Omelet Station
Ham, Bacon, Cheese, Mixed Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Tomatoes

Made to order Pasta Station
(available after 12 p.m.)
Seafood Linguine
Three Cheese Ravioli with Choice of Marinara & Meat Sauce

Cold Station
Chilled Shrimp & Crab Claws with Cocktail Sauce & Lemons
Smoked Salmon Platter with Crackers & Flatbreads
Fresh Fruit Display with Yogurt Dip
Organic Greens with Asst. Dressings

Dessert Station
Assortment of Delectable Desserts including Pies, Dessert Bars, Cookies, Cakes & Ice Cream!

Beverages
Regular & Decaf Coffee
Hot Tea
Assorsted Fruit Juices & Soft Drinks
Regular & Chocolate Milk
Ice Water

Cash Bar
Alcoholic Drinks

Save the Date!
One Enchanted Evening Dinner Party
Saturday, May 22
6:30 p.m. Cocktails
7:30 p.m. Dinner
$350 per person

The fundraiser event includes cocktails, a seated dinner, and entertainment. The Morton Arboretum Dinner Party supports the organization's vital work in tree science, and in planting and protecting trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world. For more information, call 630-725-2027.