November Events

Start the Holiday Season with a Warm Cup of Joe, Classic Music and a Classic Tale

LISLE, IL (September 1, 2009) - Don't miss the last chance for visitors to see the Coyote Den, the Squirrel Drey, the Spider Web, and the Great Blue Heron Rookery or any other of the 11 mesmerizing Animal Houses! Built people-sized, these "houses" provide a fascinating window into the lives of animals and how they use trees every day. Great for discovery and exercise! All ages. Sara Lee Foundation is the Healthy Lifestyles Supporting Sponsor of Animal Houses.
November 1-15, 2009: 7 a.m.-sunset

Sleepy Hollow is morphed into a hiking musical for the whole family! A ghost that can't R.I.P, a conniving schoolmaster, an anxious heiress, and a teen who thinks demons are cool team up for this magical-and musical-adaptation of the Washington Irving classic! The "Theatre-Hike" unfolds in multiple locations; the audience hikes to each spot to see a new scene. All ages, Thornhill Shelter. Tickets, $15-$25, are available at www.mortonarb.org or 630/725-2066.
November 1: 3-5:30 p.m.

Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach "invite" visitors to hear their works performed by select members of the acclaimed Chicago Philharmonic! In the first of five in the ‘Chamber Concert Series,' these musicians and this music will leave audiences enthralled. Stay after the performance to enjoy conversation with the artists. Tickets are available September 14. Costs $23 - $28. Special discounts for Arboretum members. Call 630-725-2066 or visit www.mortonarb.org to purchase. All ages. Thornhill Education Center.
November 1: 2:15-4 p.m.

Dress to impress! Come by and see stunning and unique Tessoro jewelry designed from the bark of birch trees combined with copper and other metals create a truly one-of-a-kind jewelry line. Work up a thirst while shopping? Try a Birch Beer Float! This tasty carbonated beverage is similar to root beer but is actually make from the bark of birch trees. YUM! All ages. The Arboretum Store
November 8: Noon - 4 p.m.

Love that Joe? Come on over to The Birth of Coffee, a traveling exhibition documenting the world's coffee culture. Visitors learn about the people, places and processes that give them their morning jump-start! All ages, Special Events Room.
October 1-November 11: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

All aboard the Holiday Railroad! Get in the holiday spirit with this holiday train display that will entertain visitors of all ages. Feel like you're aboard the train yourself with a small camera that captures the ride and projects it on to a little screen. All ages. Visitor Center Events Room.
November 27-January 3: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Years'

Happy Thanksgiving with FREE admission on Thanksgiving Day. Burn off the turkey and casserole with a walk around the grounds! Buildings are closed, restrooms available outside, the Visitors Center, and Thornhill Shelter. All ages.
November 26: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or sunset, whichever is earlier.

Calling all cool kids! Get out and stretch your legs with "Cook Kids Nature Hikes." Take a 20 minute hike followed by a warm cup of cocoa. Hike theme changes every 2 weeks and depends on weather conditions. All ages. The Children's Garden.
November 27 and 30: 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.
November 28-29: 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Search for gnomes in the Children's Garden this winter in "Gnome Hunt." Bring your best "I Spy" skills to find all 24 gnomes hidden throughout the garden. We'll provide a checklist so you can keep track of them. All ages, the Children's Garden.
November 1-February 28 (weather permitting) 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Celebrate nature with the "Nature Artist's Guild Exhibit." This collection of 150 works of art inspired by the Arboretum's grounds will be on display for the nature lover's delight. The artists will be on hand to share and demonstrate techniques. All ages. Thornhill Education Center.
November 7-8: noon-5 p.m.

Walk through the life and works of the botanist side of evolutionist Charles Darwin. Darwin's intense fascination and study of botany led to his theory of natural selection. Navigate through an enlightening collection of Darwin's works including archival photos, copies of titles written by Darwin, lithographs, botanical prints, and plant diagrams. Darwin's Flowers: Unlocking Natural Selection. All ages, Sterling Morton Library.
Now through January, 2010: Tue-Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Can't get enough? Register for "Trees of Life Lecture Series: Charles Darwin: Botanist" November 11 and 18. Voyage through Darwin's life- his travels, his Origin of Species book and his unknown pioneering studies of plants. Cost $36-46. Discounts for Arboretum members. All ages. Administration Building. Enroll at 630-719-2468.
Daily registration now open: Monday - Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

The Morton Arboretum gratefully acknowledges ComEd, sponsor of Youth and Family Programs for 2008/09.

Unless otherwise specified, all Arboretum events and destinations including the Children's Garden are free with Arboretum admission. The 2009 rates are:
$11/adult, ($7 on Wednesday), ages 18-64
$10/senior, ($6 on Wednesday), ages 65 and over
$8/child ($5 on Wednesday), ages 2-17
Under age 2 is free
Parking is free

The Morton Arboretum is an internationally recognized 1,700-acre outdoor museum with 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 to 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, and then Press Room, or call to learn more.

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