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The first daffodils are blooming at The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, especially in beds around the Visitor Center.

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.

Witch-hazels are in bloom all over The Morton Arboretum, with fluffy flowers in shades of yellow and red.

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.

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.