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Members of the media can contact the Public Relations team for interviews, information, photos, and b-roll.
Ellyn Fortino, Director of Public Relations
For media inquiries
Phone: 630-725-2115 | Email: efortino@mortonarb.org
Beloved holiday tradition Illumination: Tree Lights at The Morton Arboretum returns for 13th season Nov. 15, 2025–Jan. 3, 2026; Public tickets on sale Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. CT
New this year, Illumination offers four larger-than-life Vivid Creatures sculptures featured among 20 immersive light displays; and Dog Admission Nights invite visitors’ furry companions to join the fun
For additional information and to schedule interviews,
contact the Public Relations team.
Mark Richardson joined the Arboretum on Sept. 30 as its new vice president of collections and horticulture
Nearly 4,100 tree and plant species offer opportunities to experience fall color throughout the season
The Morton Arboretum has been recognized for the first time as a 2025 Top Workplace for Hospitality by Energage
Five larger-than-life sculptures are now on view, with summer programs for families to enjoy
The Arboretum’s urban and community forestry program recognized by American Society of Landscape Architects and American Public Gardens Association
Groundbreaking research released amid Illinois Invasive Species Awareness Month
Look to The Morton Arboretum first for expert tree and plant information. Whether you’re a reporter on a deadline or a producer looking for story ideas, the Arboretum’s internationally-recognized scientists and staff can address a wide variety of tree and plant topics.
The Morton Arboretum is an internationally recognized outdoor tree museum and tree research center in Lisle, Illinois. Its 1,700 acres include 16 miles of hiking trails, a Children’s Garden, educational exhibitions, a Visitor Center, and specialty tree and plant collections.
