Have you seen the Eastern redbuds blooming at the Arboretum? Learn about the fascinating science behind their beautiful blooms with an Arboretum expert in our Tree Science Word of the Day video! #trees cience #coolscience #redbuds #trees #arboretum #mortonarboretum

Experience spring's beauty at the Arboretum! Don't miss flowering crabapple trees (P-4 & 19), or tulips, daffodils, honeysuckle & viburnums at P-1. Explore East Woods for Virginia bluebells & blue woodland phlox. Spring Bloom Report: bit.ly/3xVEXbH

Happy #ArborDay ! Did you know that diverse, properly placed and cared for trees can mitigate the impacts of climate change? They cool temperatures in built environments, sustain biodiverse ecosystems and manage stormwater, among other benefits. That’s why we’re…

On this National Volunteer Week, we offer our sincerest THANK YOU to all of our amazing volunteers! Last year alone, 1,081 volunteers spanning five generations worked more than 25,000 shifts. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication and support. If you are attending the…

In celebration of Earth Week, the Ginkgo Restaurant added more vegetarian and vegan options to its spring menu! Through May 2, try the delicious Zucchini Noodles with grape tomatoes, mushrooms, fresh basil and red pepper coulis, or Spinach Artichoke Flatbread with shredded…

Happy Earth Day! Chicago's two Centers for Species Survival are making strides to conserve threatened trees and freshwater ecosystems, one year after being founded through a partnership with IUCN Species Survival Commission. The Arboretum and Shedd Aquarium are leading the charge to help prevent…

Whether you’re winding down from an exciting Saturday night or gearing up for a busy week, take a walk in the woods to enjoy the calming benefits of trees. Trees are linked to reduced symptoms of depression, better mood and increased life satisfaction. bit.ly/3ogeexY.

Spring is in full swing at the Arboretum with bursts of color everywhere you look! Admire lavender-and-dark-purple saucer magnolias and bright tulips around the Visitor Center. Sweeps of daffodils and colorful redbuds can be seen throughout the site. Venture to the East Side for…

Join us this April as we celebrate Earth Day on April 22 and Arbor Day on April 26! In addition to our annual Arbor Day Plant Sale from April 25-27, we're offering tree and nature-related education programs all month long (Register at bit.ly/3JJ71BP):

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Arboretum tree experts are grafting Lincoln Park Zoo’s
historic bur oak tree, which was dying and removed in spring 2023. With careful cutting, taping, sealing and care, we have successfully united bur oak seedlings with twigs from the zoo’s tree to create new bur oaks! #buroak …

Arboretum President and CEO Jill Koski (fourth from left) joined Mayor Brandon Johnson, Chicago White Sox and other community partners for a celebratory Earth Month tree planting, leading up to Arbor Day on April 26. The Arboretum collaborates with Chicago’s Tree Ambassador program, which is…

#BranchOutatMortonArb as we explore the Arboretum’s trails & share tips for first-time visitors! Stroll along the wood-chipped Thornhill Trail & accessible Joy Path to enjoy vibrant spring blooms & Olga Ziemska Studio's Of the Earth sculpture. Plan your visit: bit.ly/3CNQ72E.

Dive into Daffodil Glade on the West Side for a sprawling display of yellow this weekend! East Woods trails near Big Rock are adorned with swaths of wildflowers, while magnificent magnolia trees beckon throughout the Arboretum. Blooms are ahead of schedule by one to two weeks, so…

Get ready for a buzzworthy spring! After 17 years underground, periodical cicadas will emerge across Northern Illinois in the coming weeks. Learn what to expect and how to protect young trees: bit.ly/43UHdM1 #cicadas 2024 #spring2024 #cicadas eason #cicadas #insects

Today I met with Jill Koski, the first woman to be President & CEO at MortonArboretum.

I look forward to working with her as she oversees the organization’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative to improve tree canopy in urban areas.

We're excited to expand our partnership with @CollegeofDuPage through future internship & mentorship programs, and additional affordable admission & learning options for students, such as a day in the Arboretum’s Root Lab! bit.ly/43QE93J #STEMlearning #education

Starting April 13, the Ginkgo Restaurant will offer brunch service! Enjoy brunch favorites, such as Brioche French Toast with a strawberry compote and a mimosa or bloody mary, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sundays only, along with the rest of our regular menu offerings.…

Arboretum Of the Earth sculpture, Hear, may have had an ear to the ground, but we had our eyes on the skies! It was a beautiful day to be at the Arboretum to experience this special astronomical event. #SolarEclipse #mortonarboretum