Press Releases

New Living Exhibit to Showcase The Morton Arboretum's Tree Science and Research

New Living Exhibit to Showcase The Morton Arboretum's Tree Science and Research
On June 8, The Morton Arboretum will unveil the Gateway to Tree Science, a new living exhibit that embodies the institution’s vast knowledge of trees as informed by nearly a century of science and research.

The Morton Arboretum Celebrates Arbor Day with Popular Plant Sale, Events for the Family

The Morton Arboretum Celebrates Arbor Day with Popular Plant Sale, Events for the Family
In April, The Morton Arboretum recognizes Arbor Day, a nationally celebrated holiday to encourage tree planting and care and one of special significance for the institution. Established in 1872 by the Morton family, Arbor Day is recognized on the last Friday of the month—this year it takes place April 26.

The Morton Arboretum to Host April 17 Panel on Role Trees Can Play in a Changing Climate

The Morton Arboretum to Host April 17 Panel on Role Trees Can Play in a Changing Climate
New tree-focused research and ongoing initiatives will be discussed during How Trees Can Help the World: Re-treeing Communities and Making the World a Cooler Place to Live on April 17.

Registration Now Open for 2019 Summer Science Camps at The Morton Arboretum

Registration Now Open for 2019 Summer Science Camps at The Morton Arboretum
Registration is now open for The Morton Arboretum’s Summer Science Camps, taking place from June 3 through Aug. 16.

Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks by Sean Kenney Returns to The Morton Arboretum This Summer

Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks by Sean Kenney Returns to The Morton Arboretum This Summer
This summer, visitors to The Morton Arboretum in Chicago’s western suburbs will encounter a series of ingenious nature-themed sculptures crafted from more than a half-million LEGO bricks when the Nature Connects: Art with LEGO bricks by Sean Kenney returns.

The Morton Arboretum Completes Growing Brilliantly Campaign, Raising $73.9 Million for Tree Science and Expanded Core Facilities

The Morton Arboretum Completes Growing Brilliantly Campaign, Raising $73.9 Million for Tree Science and Expanded Core Facilities
The Morton Arboretum, a leader among the world’s tree-focused botanical gardens, announced today that it has surpassed the $63 million goal of its Growing Brilliantly fundraising campaign, with more than $73.9 million raised.

Welcome the Spring Season with The Morton Arboretum's Champion of Trees 10K

Welcome the Spring Season with The Morton Arboretum's Champion of Trees 10K
Tree champions can take to a beautiful, tree-lined course during The Morton Arboretum’s ninth-annual 10K race on Sunday, April 14.

March-April 2019 Events, Programs and Classes at The Morton Arboretum

March-April 2019 Events, Programs and Classes at The Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum welcomes spring and the beginning of the growing season with events, programs and classes for all ages.

Husky Heroes Returns to The Morton Arboretum This January

Husky Heroes Returns to The Morton Arboretum This January
Visitors of all ages will enjoy interacting with Siberian sled dogs when Husky Heroes returns to The Morton Arboretum, January 26-27.

The Enchanted Railroad Pulls into The Morton Arboretum This January

The Enchanted Railroad Pulls Into The Morton Arboretum this January
The beloved Enchanted Railroad returns to The Morton Arboretum this winter with a theme celebrating trees from around the world.

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