Dreaming of Holiday Gifts from The Morton Arboretum

Stunning Jewelry, Art, Fragrances and Toys; New, Unusual Adopt-A-Tree Gift Option

LISLE, IL (November 10, 2009) - Hark! Wonderful nature-inspired holiday gifts can be found at The Morton Arboretum! These include perfectly unique holiday gifts whose purchase supports a great cause: the planting and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier and more beautiful world.

This year, the Arboretum is rolling out a new option for Christmas gifts: the Adopt-A-Tree program. Each year, the Arboretum plants approximately 400 trees, each of which can be "adopted" through this program. It's a way to give the gift of greening.

"This program allows supporters to give a gift that can be treasured through the years," says Michelle Clegg, Arboretum Director of Annual Giving. Participation in Adopt-A-Tree begins at the $100 donation level, which provides the donor a personalized certificate and addition of his/her name to the Arboretum website Adopt-A-Tree Honor Roll.

Other, lovely gifts are available at The Arboretum Store.

Brand new: the Scarlett Glass jewelry. This simple, yet sophisticated fused glass line offers pendants, earrings and cuff links available with natural designs. Scarlett Glass jewelry is made in the U.S.A. and prices range from $45 to $60.

While Jack Frost nips at your nose, let the incredible smell of Thymes' Frasier Fir fill the air! This line of candles, bar or dish soap, lotions, home diffusers and more brings winter delights indoors with the combination of fir, cedar and sandalwood scents. Prices range from $12 to $65.

Tiny tots with their eyes all aglow will find it hard to sleep at the sight of Plan Toys. Made from recycled rubber trees, these adorable wooden toys make a great gift for infants and toddlers. Prices range from $25 to $28.

A Cooper Art Glass ornament is a gift that gives long after the holiday season.

"The wonderful thing about this ornament is that after you take it off the tree, you can hang it in a window for the rest of the winter season for a delightful decoration in the winter sun!" says Arboretum Store Manager Jacqueline Fucilla. Cooper Art Glass ornaments, $48, are made in the U.S.A.

Have the best décor on display for your next holiday party! Handmade, confer/pine designed glass pieces bring the outdoors into your home this holiday season. Europa Art Glass is available in two designs, hand-painted or hand-etched by artisans in elegant nature themes. Ten styles are available ranging from $20 to $110.

The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned leader in tree science and education, working to save and plant trees. The 1,700-acre outdoor museum features magnificent collections of 4,117 kinds of trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world. The Arboretum's beautiful natural landscapes, gardens, research and education programs, and year-round family activities support its mission - the planting and conservation of trees and other plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world. Conveniently located at I-88 and Rte. 53 in Lisle, Illinois, the Arboretum is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from 7 a.m. Central Time until sunset. The Children's Garden is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., March through October, and 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., November through February. Visit Press Room at www.mortonarb.org, call to learn more.

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