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Mission messaging

  • The Champion of Trees

    The Morton Arboretum, a 1,700-acre living museum, champions trees throughout the world via scientific study, conservation, and advocacy.

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    The Champion of Trees

  • Growing Brilliantly

    People need trees. Help preserve and protect trees in your community and around the world when you support the Growing Brilliantly campaign at the Arboretum.

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    A grove of trees

  • See Trees in a Different Light

    You'll be surrounded by color as you walk a one-mile paved path amid interactive lighting effects that highlight the beauty of trees in winter.

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    See Trees in a Different Light

  • Look Closer

    Art, photography, natural history, gardening, birdwatching: Sharpen your skills through classes at The Morton Arboretum.

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    Look Closer

  • Benefits of Trees

    Embrace all that trees have to offer—keeping us healthy to providing cleaner air, creating safer cities and increased home values, and surrounding us in beauty.

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    Benefits of Trees

  • A Greener Future

    With scientific research at home and conservation leadership around the world, The Morton Arboretum is leading in the work to save trees.  

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    Close up of a leaf and acorns

The Morton Arboretum: To plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world.

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