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    Check out these special events at the Morton Arboretum

  • Breakfast with the Easter Bunny

    Fri. April 2 & Sat. April 3
    9–10:30 a.m.
    Ginkgo Restaurant

    Put on your favorite Easter bonnet and join us for a tasty springtime buffet and a visit from the Easter Bunny. See details

    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

  • Easter Brunch

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

    Join us for a lavish Easter Brunch and a visit from the Easter Bunny. See details

    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

  • Arbor Week 2010: 'Every Tree Counts'

    Thursday, April 22-Sunday, May 2

    This Arbor Week: Every Tree Counts. Celebrate trees during Arbor Week, April 22-May 2 at the Arboretum. See details

    Arbor Day tree plantingThe 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 at The Morton Arboretum
    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.


    Arbor Day Plant Sale at The Morton ArboretumApril 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

  • Steelroots: Tobin at The Morton Arboretum

    April 9, 2010-January 31, 2011

    Explore 14 dramatic steelroot sculptures of abstract root forms in our outdoor galleries, starting April 9, 2010 at our Steelroots: Tobin at The Morton Arboretum four-season exhibition! See details

    Steelroots: Tobin at The Morton Arboretum opens April 9, 2010Steelorots logoFrom 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

    The Arboretum kicks off Arbor Week by immersing visitors in a showcase of companies that offer many innovative, eco-friendly products and services. See details

    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

  • Mother's Day Brunch

    Sunday, May 9
    Seatings at 8:30 & 11 a.m. and 1:30 & 4 p.m.
    Ginkgo Restaurant

    Treat mom to a fabulous Mother's Day Brunch overlooking a beautiful spring view of Meadow Lake. See details

    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

  • One Enchanted Evening Dinner Party

    Saturday, May 22
    6:30 p.m. Cocktails
    7:30 p.m. Dinner

    Members and friends are invited to attend One Enchanted Evening Dinner Party, an annual fundraising event. See details


    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.