FOR MEMBERS OF THE MORTON ARBORETUM SPRING 2016

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Shop the Arbor Day Plant Sale Friday,

April 29 through Sunday,

May 1, in a tent in the

Visitor Center Parking

lot. Learn more at

mortonarb.org/plantsale.

arbor news

The mission of The Morton Arboretum is to collect and study trees, shrubs, and other

plants from around the world, to display them across naturally beautiful landscapes for

people to study and enjoy, and to learn how to grow them in ways that enhance our

environment. Our goal is to encourage the planting and conservation of trees and

other plants for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world.

Cover image: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)

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For directory of phone numbers and hours, consult the events calendar insert.

stories

:

Endangered trees draw

The Morton Arboretum

to China.

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8 explore | pretty in pink

10 flourish | watch and marvel

12 raising tree huggers | the song of the frog

14 my backyard arboretum | happy together

16 arbor day | a day for trees

18 2015 donors | tree champions

22 dig deeper | see our class listings

mission

Enjoy a special evening and support

the Arboretum at the

Annual Dinner Party

Saturday, May 21. Learn

more at mortonarb.org/dinnerparty.

Celebrate the season of Arbor Day at The

Champion of Trees 10K

Run Sunday, April 24,

in the spring-blooming

woods. Learn more at

mortonarb.org/10K.

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welcome | spring

BLOOMINGBuds open at Crabapple Lake. Frogs sing at Crowley Marsh. Wildflowers twinkle in the East Woods. Leaves unfurl along Joy Path. Spring has arrived at The Morton Arboretum. Come bloom with us!

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SAVING TREES

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IMAGINE A BARREN, COLD, FORBIDDING LANDSCAPE, WITH SNOW BLOWING ACROSS VAST ICY GLACIERS AND NOT A TREE TO BE SEEN. That’s Chicago during the last ice age. Now picture rich

forests, browsing pandas, and flower-filled mountain

meadows. That’s China at the same time.

IN CHINA

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“WE HAVE A REAL SENSE OF URGENCY ABOUT CHINESE TREES.”

~Nicole Cavender, PhD, vice president

of science and conservation

Because it escaped the glaciers and provided a refuge for many species, China retains a much greater variety of trees than most countries with similar climates. That diversity makes China a focus of The Morton Arboretum’s global conservation efforts: China has many tree species in danger of ex-tinction because it has so many kinds of trees.

Today, China has a swiftly changing society and one of the world’s most dynamic economies. “Its scientific capacity has greatly

expanded in the last 30 years,” says Chuck Cannon, PhD, director of the Arboretum’s Center for Tree Science. As a result, China has cre-ated many new botanical gardens and arboreta.

At the same time, severe envi-ronmental problems caused by China’s rapid development and industrialization have led to a dawning understanding of the need for conservation. With many species barely hanging on in small habitat niches, “we have a real sense of urgency about Chinese

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trees,” says Nicole Cavender, PhD, the Arboretum’s vice president of science and conservation.

According to Cavender, the Arboretum aims to champion trees in China mainly through scientific partnerships; by helping young Chinese scientists develop their knowledge and skills; and by encour-aging Chinese botanical gardens to focus more on conservation.

The first challenge in con-serving Chinese trees is simply to understand the problem. Take Quercus sichourensis, a rare ever-

green oak found only in the mountains of southwest China. No one knows how many of these trees are left in the wild.

To answer such questions, Murphy Westwood, PhD, tree con-servation specialist, is leading ef-forts to assess Chinese oak species for the Red List of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature—the worldwide catalog of species that are threatened with extinction. Her group’s job is to determine which oaks are threat-ened or endangered in the wild, to

Nicole Cavender (left), vice president of science and conservation, tours the Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Gardens in Shanghai, China.

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help scientists and officials decide which trees should be the highest priority for conservation.

Meanwhile, other Arboretum scientists are building on partner-ships with Chinese researchers. Groups from Chinese botanical g a r d e n s h a v e t o u r e d t h e Arboretum, curious not only about research but about restoration, administration, and education.

Susan Wagner, vice president of education and information, traveled to Hunan Forest Botanical Garden in eastern China last year to speak on the Arboretum’s award-winning Children’s Garden. Vanishing Acts: Trees Under Threat, the Arboretum’s exhibit on tree extinction, has been translated into Chinese for display at more than 20 Chinese gardens. The Arboretum even sponsored a garden highlight-ing tree conservation in the China International Flower & Gardening Landscape Exhibition in Shanghai in 2015.

Connections with China are nothing new for the Arboretum. Chinese species, some collected by renowned plant hunter E.H. Wilson with funding from founder Joy Morton in the early 20th cen-tury, are among the oldest trees in the collections. Even while China was still chilly to the West in the 1970s, Chinese researchers helped

Arboretum scientist George Ware obtain Asian specimens for his work breeding disease-resistant elm hybrids.

Kris Bachtell, vice president of collections and facilities, began col-lecting there in the early 1990s. That work, assisted by the North America-China Plant Exploration Consortium, continues today; in September, Bachtell and colleagues searched Chinese mountainsides for specimens of endangered pa-perbark maple.

China has long been fertile ground for Western plant hunters because its climate is similar to that of North America and Europe. Many Chinese plants, from peonies to peaches to ginkgo trees, are mainstays of our gardens, orchards, and streetscapes. But the relation-ship goes back much farther: Some tree families, such as magnolias, chestnuts, and tulip trees, are found both in China and in the southeastern U.S. Their relation-ships are an evolutionary memory of a widespread ancient forest that was divided millions of years ago when land masses floated apart to form today’s continents.

Today, The Morton Arboretum, as the champion of trees, is work-ing to bring two continents on opposite sides of the globe together for the sake of trees.

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A group including Kris Bachtell, vice president of collections and facilities, searches for endangered paperbark maple specimens in Hong He Gu Forest Park in Shaanxi Province, China.

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explore | spring

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What are the colors of The Morton Arboretum in spring? The fresh

green of new leaves, the bright yellow of daffodils, the creamy white of

magnolia flowers, and the lavender-pink of redbuds.

Every spring, a grand cloud of lavender-pink is brightly reflected in

the still waters of Lake Marmo. The cloud forms because the redbud

flowers grow right along the branches of the trees, not just at the ends of

the twigs. Stand next to a redbud, and you’ll see how the bright flowers

sparkle against the dark bark, advertising for bees to come spread the

tree’s pollen.

If the Lake Marmo trees look familiar, it’s because redbuds—small,

adaptable trees that can tolerate part shade—are also popular in city and

suburban gardens. Few locations are as rich in splendor as Lake Marmo,

though you can find redbuds blooming in April all over the Arboretum,

even along the woodland trails, where they are right at home.

In nature, the redbud (Cercis canadensis) grows in the understory of

the forest, beneath the larger trees. Its seeds have tough coats so they can

PRETTY IN

At the height of spring, spectacular redbud trees light up The Morton Arboretum.

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last for a long time in the soil, waiting to sprout when the conditions are

right, according to Kris Bachtell, vice president of collections and facilities.

That makes it easy for redbuds to take hold at the forest edge or when a

larger tree falls—wherever they can find enough sunlight.

Lake Marmo was not always a vision in pink, according to Ed Hedborn,

manager of plant records. Once, white dogwoods shared the shoreline,

until the redbuds asserted themselves, he says.

The Chicago area is at the northern edge of the redbud’s native range;

Bachtell remembers seeing them growing wild in the far south suburbs

when he was a boy in the 1960s.

In fall, when redbuds’ leaves turn yellow, you may see dangling seed

pods that look something like pea pods. That’s not a coincidence; redbuds,

like peas and beans, are members of the legume family.

The seeds and the flowers are edible. But don’t try that with the

Arboretum’s trees, please. We prefer you enjoy redbuds as a shower of

pink along the trail.

PINK

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flourish | birds

The red head, with its rakishly swept-back feathers, was a flame against

the sky. A magnificent pileated woodpecker clung in the top of a tall oak

tree in the East Woods of The Morton Arboretum. Five people stood

silently, just watching.

It was the kind of moment that brings birders to the Arboretum. Lots

of them: About 24 percent of active Arboretum members say they’re

interested in birdwatching.

Why is the Arboretum a birding hotspot? “There’s a lot of habitat

diversity, with the wetlands and the prairie and the woods,” says Bonnie

Graham of Lombard, a police officer who spends many off-duty hours

behind binoculars. Trees from around the world offer shelter and food.

When a vividly blue cerulean warbler was spotted last May, “people

showed up from all over to see that bird,” says Marcia Nye of Naperville,

a longtime member and bird monitoring volunteer. But “you can find good

birds everywhere in this place,” says Jody Zamirowski of Glen Ellyn, who,

with her husband Jerry, helps oversee the monitoring program.

Birding offers a special experience of the Arboretum. You have to be

quiet and still, watch and listen, wait for something to happen. “You really

pay attention to what’s around you,” Zamirowski says. When you focus on

the source of a trill or a movement in the treetops, the world drops away.

As you learn more, you see more.

The delight of discovery and the tranquility of the search make birding

one of the most popular hobbies in the United States. All you need is a

place with birds, a good pair of binoculars, and probably a smartphone.

Today, easy-to-use identification apps, including recordings of bird calls,

have replaced backpacks full of field guides.

Beginners can start with the Arboretum’s bird walks and classes; that’s

what the Zamirowskis did back in the 1970s. But to get a taste of birding,

find a place in the woods, stand very still, listen, and watch. What if you

don’t spot birds the first time out? “The worst thing that happens,” says

Nye, “is you get a nice hike.”

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From woodpeckers to warblers, The Morton Arboretum’s varied landscape invites birds—and birders.

WATCH AND

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MARVEL

Great blue heron

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raising tree huggers

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The song of

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The Morton Arboretum’s lakes and wetlands are home to thousands of frogs. Listen.

Peep! Peep! Peep! What’s that high-pitched sound? Are there baby

chickens around here?

More likely, what you’re hearing on an early spring day at The Morton

Arboretum is the mating call of a spring peeper—a tiny frog (at left), about

an inch long, that lives near the lakes and marshes. You can hear them in

the East Woods or near Crowley Marsh or any water at the Arboretum.

The peepers, like many frogs, spend the winter partly frozen. When

they warm up in spring, they start looking for love.

How does a frog find a mate? He sings. To amplify the sound, he

inflates his throat with air until the skin stretches like a balloon, and his

song may carry for a mile. When hundreds of frogs fight it out—musi-

cally—at the Arboretum, the springtime chorus of their songs can be

spectacular. It’s an ideal time for families to take a nature walk.

Once they’ve mated, the females will lay eggs in the water. The eggs

hatch into tadpoles that gradually become frogs, just as the tadpoles in

Wonder Pond turn into toads.

Both frogs and toads sing, lay eggs in water, have tadpoles, and eat

insects, says Kurt Dreisilker, head of natural resources. So what’s the

difference?

Most toads have stubby bodies, short hind legs, and dry, warty skin,

and live on land. Most frogs have shiny skin and longer hind legs, and live

in or around water. But, Dreisilker points out, some kinds of toads live

mostly in water and some frogs spend time in trees.

Frogs have good camouflage and many only venture out at night. So

to find a frog, listen.

By mid-March, the cheeps of spring peep-

ers will combine into a high-pitched, pulsing

wall of sound. If you hear a big, low, bass

brr-whump, that’s a bullfrog. Gray tree frogs

chatter like little monkeys. A high-pitched

whirring, like the cicadas in summer? Those

are western chorus frogs. Listen to frog

sounds at mortonarb.org/frogs.

to find many froggy activities this spring

the frog

Enjoy Ribbit! The Exhibit

from Friday, April 8,

through Sunday,

September 25.

See mortonarb.org/ribbit.

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my backyard arboretum

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Choosing plants to go together in the garden

isn’t like creating a bouquet at the florist. Looks

aren’t everything.

To make a great garden combination, plants

must have the same needs as well as a pretty

combination of flower colors or leaves, according

to Kris Bachtell, vice president of collections

and facilities at The Morton Arboretum. If they

don’t match up, the whole group will be harder

to care for.

“The more you can site your plants to their

natural tolerances the less work your gardening

will be,” he says. In a hot, dry site where it’s

difficult to water, put plants that you know can

tolerate drought, such as prairie grasses and

black-eyed Susans.

If you insert a moisture-loving cardinal flower

in the combination, you’ll defeat the purpose of

the drought-tolerant plants. You’ll have to water

that bed all the time anyway.

The same principle holds for other site

conditions. If you plant a sun-loving shrub

among your shade-tolerant hostas and ferns, no

amount of fuss will make it thrive. If you plant a

hosta among your sun-happy coneflowers, it will

probably scorch.

So for lower maintenance gardening, choose

plants that match the site conditions—and each

other. Then remember that every plant needs

some extra TLC until it’s fully established. “You

should plan to water even drought-tolerant

plants for the first couple of years,” Bachtell

says.

HAPPY

Plants that need the same things make good companions in the garden

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It’s easy to create color, interest, and contrast

in a combination of shrubs and perennials with

similar needs. The Morton Arboretum’s Plant

Clinic can help you select compatible plants. For

starters, Abigail Rea, manager of horticulture, and

Patrick Kelsch, collections supervisor, and Susan

Jacobson, landscape architect, suggest these three

matchups of three plants:

For well-drained soil in light shade under trees (at right): May Night salvia, sometimes called

Balkan clary (Salvia nemorosa ‘Mainacht’); Pink Giant

chives (Allium schoenoprasum ‘Pink Giant’); and

Golden Jubilee anise-hyssop (Agastache foeniculum

‘Golden Jubilee’), with leaves that stay bright when

the other two have finished blooming in late spring.

For a dry spot in full sun: prairie dropseed

(Sporobolus heterolepis), a native grass that turns

golden in late summer; German garlic (Allium senescens ssp. montanum ‘Summer Beauty’ or the

shorter ‘Summer Peek-a-Boo’), which has laven-

der-blue ball-shaped flower clusters in summer

above strappy green leaves; and Kalm’s St. John’s

wort (Hypericum kalmianum), a rounded, com-

pact native shrub with yellow summer flowers.

For a sunny site where you’ll water: Siberian iris (Iris siberica), which has vivid

blue late-spring flowers and slender swordlike

leaves; Hot Lips pink turtle-head (Chelone lyonii ‘Hot Lips’), with glossy foliage and distinctive

pursed pink late-summer flowers; and Southern

arrowwood RASPBERRY TART® (Viburnum dentatum ‘Rastzam’), a compact variety of a

popular native shrub that has clusters of white

flowers in May.

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arbor day | celebration

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A DAY FOR TREESEvery April at The Morton Arboretum brings Arbor Day—a celebra-

tion that is uniquely part of the Arboretum’s tree-rich heritage.

That’s because the father of Arbor Day, J. Sterling Morton, was also

the father of Arboretum founder Joy Morton (left). A journalist, states-

man, and conservationist, the elder Morton established the first Arbor

Day in 1872 in the family’s home state of Nebraska.

The idea of a day to plant and celebrate trees caught on in other

states, particularly among schoolchildren. Throughout the late 19th and

early 20th centuries Arbor Day was marked with pageants, poetry, hymn-

singing, and tree-planting. The day was set aside for planting, caring for,

and learning about trees and their value to the environment.

Today, all 50 states and many countries observe Arbor Day at various

times of the year. In Illinois, it’s the last Friday of April.

“Other holidays repose upon the past; Arbor Day proposes for the

future.” That’s how J. Sterling Morton described the meaning of Arbor

Day. His son Joy took inspiration from those words and the Morton family

motto, “Plant Trees,” when he started The Morton Arboretum in 1922.

The Arbor Day celebration at The Morton Arboretum will include a

wide variety of activities. Find a full list at mortonarb.org/arborday.

• The Champion of Trees 10K, Sunday, April 24: Find your inner tree

champion as you run through the Arboretum.

• Arbor Day Outreach: Join the Arboretum in downtown Chicago for

a celebration, see our tags on city trees, or look on our website for

suggested activities and lesson plans for marking Arbor Day.

• Arbor Day Plant Sale, Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1: Shop for plants and support the Arboretum’s tree-focused mission.

• Arbor Day Children’s Garden Celebration, Friday, April 29, through Sunday, May 1: Plant tree seeds, investigate “tree cookies,” plant a

tree with Curious George, and go on a hunt for five unique trees.

This special day is set aside to celebrate trees and plan for a future filled with them

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As a private, nonprofit organization, The Morton Arboretum is grateful to all those who supported our mission through generous philanthropic contributions in 2015. Thank you, tree champions!

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PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL$50,000 and above Anna Caroline Ball Mrs. Anne C. Haffner

$25,000 - $49,999 The Buchanan Family Foundation Connie and Dennis Keller Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. McQuaid Mr. and Mrs. Madhavan Nayar Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rogers

$10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous (2)Stephen* and Susan BairdMr. and Mrs. Robert A. Bartlett Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Frank BauerSusan and Ken BeardMr. and Mrs. Walter W. Becky IIMr. and Mrs. George A. Berry IVThe Birck Family FundJames and Cynthia BowhayBetty J. BradshawMr. and Mrs. Christopher B. BurkeMs. Mary L. BurkeMr. and Mrs. Jacques CroisetiereMs. Susan E. Davis and Mr. Keith L. CrandellThe Dick Family FoundationMary M. ForesterJohn and Bernice GardnerMarion H. GilesThomas E. GleitsmanMs. Barbara Jean GoreIris Hannon and Lee S. Selander Marti and Chuck HenningDarrell B. Jackson and Valencia M. Ray, MDThe Julian Family FoundationKenneth and Susan KorandaMs. Posy L. KrehbielAmy and Steve LouisLouellen and Tim MurrayJane and Henry PearsallMr. and Mrs. Brian RenwickSherry and Bob ReumAlbert J. and Susan E. Rot FoundationMr. and Mrs. Andrew F. Simpson

LaVora E. Singleton and Lynn DieterMr. and Mrs. Martin P. SlarkMs. Patricia UhlirMr. and Mrs. Stephen C. Van ArsdellMr. Richard J. WallsNancy Hamill Winter

THORNHILL SOCIETY$5,000 - $9,999 Anonymous (4)Midge and Dan AndersonStephen and Mary Ann AndersonRobert F. Berry Charitable TrustVirginia CookMarianne and Harry DennisMr. and Mrs. James F. DickersonThe Diggs FamilyMr. and Mrs. Jim DondlingerRose and Bob FealyMs. Lynne S. Friedlander and Mr. Jay C. CrawfordDr. Stephen Gieser and Dr. Ruth WilliamsAnn and John GrubeMirja and Ted HaffnerBob and Jane HilbMs. Kit Keane and Mr. Duncan M. AlexanderDuane LuseNeil J. Maloney Jr.Ms. Angelique MurphyMr. and Mrs. John OleniczakMr. and Mrs. Richard PehlkeRobert Schillerstrom and Mary Beth O’ConnorMrs. Barbara Bradford and Mr. Robert L. ShermanMs. Leslie TaylorMr. and Mrs. Robert S. WassermanAmy and Joe Weidenbach

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CHAMPIONSJames and Pamela CrouthamelMr. Josh CunninghamDr. and Mrs. Gerard T. DonnellyMs. Tina FanelliMr. and Mrs. Tom FrattingerDavid and Margaret GibsonMr. Howard Goldstein and Ms. Margaret McGrathMr. and Mrs. Andrew P. HaasTom and Elaine HundrieserMs. Carol Jackson and Mr. David JacksonMr. Richard C. JanzowDale and Davida KalinaMr. and Mrs. Robert KozurekMr. and Mrs. Richard LambGary and Maureen LichtenheldMary Ellyn MaddenMr. and Mrs. Richard MayMrs. Olive McKaySusan C. O’Brien and Donald J. ArnoldMr. and Mrs. Richard ParishSuzy and Bob PetersQuen and Diana PodrazaNancy and Warren RasmussenRobert E. ReiningaMr. Fred Schnitzius and Ms. Marilyn KujawaMr. and Mrs. Barry SteinmetzMrs. Christine Van Wandelen and

Dr. Christiaan Van WandelenPhilip C. WiederholdPeg Wieser and Nadine RoyMary A. ZellMs. Cindy Zinaveah and Ms. S.J. Zinaveah

$1,500 - $2,499 Anonymous (3)The Allyn Foundation Robert W. AmmannTom AndersonCushman and Pamela AndrewsElisabeth* and John Bacon Jr.Mr. and Mrs. William BaikieTom and Ruth BastianDora Jane Bennett and Cheryl WeberGreg BlueKaren S. BrunkeWilliam F. BuchaAndrew BuntingMike and Cathy BushmanMichael and Dorothy CarbonHenry T. and Clarissa H. ChandlerBill and Carol ChittendenBill and Jill ChittendenPeter and Carole ClarkeBill and Mary Sue CoatesMr. John Cooper and Ms. Sally BlackburnMs. Nancy Cox

Natalie Culley*Ms. Elizabeth DavidsonMr. and Mrs. Thomas DenticeMr. and Mrs. Ernie DittmannMr. and Mrs. Andrew EhlersRon and Judy EshlemanMr. and Mrs. James FawleyMary and Bruce FeayAnne L. and Mark B. FinnPaula and Sam GarganoHendrica GhaliJennifer and Ken GoodSmithMr. and Mrs. Carl GreerMr. Derrick GreggDr. Shannon Gritzenbach and Mr. Edward GritzenbachCarol and Jeff HoldenMr. and Mrs. Martin JahnScott and Diane Jamieson Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell JonesJohn and Janie KalchbrennerMr. and Mrs. Bill KennedyMr. and Mrs. Steve KenneyMr. Mike KetvertisMr. and Mrs. David W. KingMr. and Mrs. Rick KinneyMrs. Victoria KlimkiewiczJill Koski and David FergusonMr. John H. Krehbiel Jr. Mr. David KrychMr. and Mrs. Arnold C. KupecMs. Sandra LeeHarriet LindstromMichael and Lynn LockeBernard and Janice MackMr. and Mrs. Alan MagerkurthDr. Douglas and Frances MainsAndrea MajewskiMr. and Mrs. Dennis MartinMary Ellen McArdleMr. and Mrs. S. McGueMr. and Mrs. Ronald McKeeDr. and Mrs. Zeyd MerenkovMr. John Meyer and Ms. Catherine MeyerMr. and Mrs. Stephen MicatkaMrs. Mary Ann MinnecDonnie P. Minyard and Lee B. TotzkeMs. Noreen MooreMr. and Mrs. Charles G. MuellerMr. and Mrs. David MullanFrank and Jackie MurnaneMs. Ann M. NeumannJohn and Marilyn NewlinUte and Reed O’MalleyMark and Jeanne Osgood

“SUPPORTING THE MORTON ARBORETUM IS SUPPORTING TREES THEMSELVES AND THE SCIENCE TO IMPROVE, UNDERSTAND, AND KEEP THE MAJESTIC BEAUTY OF TREES.” ~Victoria Klimkiewicz

Andrew and Jeanne PagorekThe Palmer Family FoundationMr. and Mrs. Geoffrey S. PalmerJames D. ParsonsMarni and Fred Paulman Nancy and Mike PeskeMs. Linda Post and Mr. Robert GlavinSai RavichandranAnn and Bob Reiland James J. and Laurie S. RennMr. and Mrs. Chuck RobergMs. Celia E. Rodee and Mr. Peter E. CooperCarol Jean Rogalski, PhDMs. Jacqueline RyanTed and Dianne SaulMr. and Mrs. John R. ScalesMr. Bruce Schreider and Ms. Sandra BergerMr. and Mrs. Paul G. SchuelerMs. Karen SchwenkMr. and Mrs. Marshall T. ScottHelen Seren and Ronald RusnakMs. Melissa SharyMr. and Mrs. Steve ShebikVictoria M. SkalaMr. and Mrs. Chris SlaterMr. and Mrs. William J. Smith IIMrs. Betty SmykalMs. Janice SommerKathleen and Andrew SpiessNick Stanitz and Margaret Bartel-StanitzMr. and Mrs. Peter StathakisMrs. Beth Sullivan and Mr. Tom BauerLouise I. TauschéMs. Deanna Taylor-Rodriguez and Dr. Francisco RodriguezMr. and Mrs. Jim ThomeMr. Chuck TomczakKelly and Brendan Towey Mr. and Mrs. John TubutisEleanor TuckerBonnie R. ValiantWendy and Greg VichickGail and Darrell VoitikSusan and Jeffrey WagnerWilma and Joe WarkAmy and Morris WesterholdTom and Jean WhallsMs. Joni WilliamsJamie WrightMr. Melbourne Ziska

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Clif Bar & CompanyDarwill, Inc.DiMeo Schneider & AssociatesEsser Hayes Insurance GroupIce Miller LLPInternational PaperMcCormick FoundationThe Northridge GroupPartners and Paws Veterinary Services Pet Supplies Plus

ARBORVITAE SOCIETYThe Arborvitae Society recognizes individuals who have included the Arboretum in their estate plans.

Anonymous (17)Audrey Masters Anderson Elisabeth* and John Bacon Jr. Anna Caroline Ball Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Becky II Celestia Boughner Charles Bowling Don and Mary Brown Karen S. Brunke Daniel Bures Steven Canavis Dorothy A. Carbon Karla Christensen Virginia F. Cook David Coulter Natalie Culley* Dr. David Curd Mr. and Mrs. James F. Dickerson Dr. and Mrs. Gerard T. Donnelly Carole and Peter Doris Shirley M. Evans^ Robert and Lori Everett Bonnie Everhart Carl B. Fausey Mrs. Lenore V. Filip^ Curtis B. Frank Daniel and Charlotte Gallagher Hendrica Ghali Carol Giancola Marion Giles Mary Louise Gorno Helen Gray^ Judith A. Grey Daniel P. Haerther Charitable Trust Anne and Laurence Hall Marilyn Halperin William and Linda Hanley Dr. and Mrs. Frank R. Hendrickson David and Betty Hess Dan and Gloria Hollister Nancy A. Huck Patricia Hunt Virginia and John A. Jones Maritherese and Harry Kamer Victoria Klimkiewicz Janice Kramer

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold C. Kupec Dorothy Larsen Phyllis Lauer Sandra Lee Nancy and Byron Leonard William and Diane McCoy Mrs. Neil McKay Cathy Meo Rowena C. Montgomery Mr. and Mrs. William Moore William and Bonnie Mucha R. Najacht Augustine Neuert Frank Orto Martin and Sally Ozinga Irma Parker Henry B. Pearsall Suzy and Bob Peters Eugene Pomerance Dennis I. Prepejchal Bryan Pugh Ann and Bob Reiland Kell and Barb Reimann Sherry and Bob Reum Mr.^ and Mrs. Roy Ringo Carol Jean Rogalski, PhD Al and June Rogers John Sacher Verie Sandborg Fred and Maria Schaffer Patrick Schauer Hildegarde Schmidt Lee S. Selander LaVora E. Singleton and Lynn Dieter Holly Lee Sipples Hilary and Terrence Smith Matthew D. Smith Craig A. Summers Sandra L. Swenson Lori Trinche Dee L. Van Leeuwen Lorraine S. Vitous^ Sharon M. West Donald^ and Dorothy B.^ White Philip Wiederhold Mary Glenn Wiley Nancy Hamill Winter Gary L. Wright Mary Zell

ESTATE GIFTSEstate of Audrey Masters Anderson Estate of Elizabeth Berberich Estate of Shirley M. EvansEstate of Lenore V. FilipEstate of Helen GrayEstate of Eugene PomeranceEstate of John Sacher Estate of Lorraine S. VitousEstate of Donald and Dorothy White

Carolina silverbell (Halesia carolina)

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Sharpen your skills or learn something new this spring. The Morton Arboretum’s education programs cover a wide range of fascinating topics at every level of skill: gardening, art, photography, birding, observing and understanding nature, conservation training, yoga, and experiencing the outdoors as a family. Consider these:

• Edible Gardening Workshop

• Curb Appeal for the Home Gardener

• Photographing Spring Wildflowers

• Nature Journaling

• Aviana Aerial Tree Yoga

And much more! Look inside to see what’s happening. And remember, Arboretum members get a 15 percent discount on all classes! See mortonarb.org/join.

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For full class listings and to register, visit mortonarb.org/education or call 630-719-2468.

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Spring 2016 | Lifelong LearningThis spring, grow your passion with adult education classes at the Arboretum!

Enjoy a wide array of new classes with formats designed for your interests and your busy schedule. Look for the to find classes that are great for beginners!

Gardening and Horticulture

B Garden Tools: Everything You Need to Know to Get StartedWed., April 6, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.$25 member, $34 nonmember Course number: H001

B The Nuts and Bolts of Eco-Friendly GardeningThurs., April 7, or Sat., April 16, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$35 member, $44 nonmemberCourse number: H302

Attracting Pollinators to Your GardenThurs., April 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.$25 member, $34 nonmember Course number: H383

B Design a Spring ContainerSat., April 9, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., or Sun., April 10, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.$40 member, $49 nonmember Course number: H159

B Beginning Home Composting Thurs., April 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. or Sat., April 30, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.$25 member, $34 nonmember Course number: H702

Shake off those winter blues and learn the trees, plants, design tips, and gardening skills you need to make your garden pop this year.

Early Spring Trees Sat., April 16, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.$35 member, $44 nonmember Course number: H121

Landscape for LifeTwo Tues., April 19 and 26, and two Thurs., April 21 and 28, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sat., April 30, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$128 member, $150 nonmemberCourse number: H850

Early Spring Shrubs Thurs., April 21, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$35 member, $44 nonmember Course number: H122

Mixed Border DesignFri., April 22, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.$55 member, $65 nonmember Course number: H938

B How to Plant a TreeSat., April 23, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.$25 member, $34 nonmember Course number: H010

Building Healthy Soils Two Tues., April 26 and May 3, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.$65 member, $76 nonmember Course number: H770

Tomato Success Without CagesSat., April 30, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$25 member, $34 nonmemberCourse number: H328

Spring IkebanaTwo Sats., April 30, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m., andMay 14, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. $35 member, $44 nonmemberCourse number: H152

B Curb Appeal for the Home GardenerWed., May 4, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.$25 member, $34 nonmember Course number: H262

Late Spring TreesFri., May 13, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$35 member, $44 nonmember Course number: H124

Great for BeginnersB

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Pruning Flowering ShrubsSat., May 14, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$35 member, $44 nonmember Course number: H442

B Grow an Herb GardenSaturday, May 14, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$35 member, $44 non-member Course number: H057

Gardening and Horticulture continued

B Arboretum Uncorked: Flowering Wine Bottle PlanterWed., May 18, 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.$40 member, $50 nonmember Course Number: H064

Creating Intimate Spaces in the GardenThurs., May 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.$25 member, $34 nonmember Course number: H386

B Perennial Maintenance Walking Tour Thurs., May 19, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.$25 member, $34 nonmemberCourse number: H349

Late Spring Shrubs Fri., May 20, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$35 member, $44 nonmember Course number: H123

B From Beauty to Bounty: Grow a Great Vegetable GardenSat., March 19, 9:30 a.m. to noon$35 member, $44 nonmember Course number: H961

Growing Vegetables from Seeds and Transplants Sat., April 2, 9:30 a.m. to noon$35 member, $44 nonmember Course number: H962

Growing Berries and Fruit TreesSat., April 9, 9:30 a.m. to noon$35 member, $44 nonmember Course number: H964

Healthy Plants, Healthy Harvest Sat., April 16, 9:30 a.m. to noon$35 member, $44 nonmember Course number: H963

Vegetables Month by MonthSat., April 23, 9:30 a.m. to noon$35 member, $44 nonmember Course number: H965

Great for BeginnersB

Edible Gardening Workshop Series

The Arboretum’s tastiest gardening series is back!

All Five WorkshopsFive Sats., March 19 and April 2–23, 9:30 a.m. to noon $160 member, $188 nonmemberCourse number: H960

B Nature JournalingSat., April 16, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or Wed., May 4, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.$25 member, $34 nonmember Course number: N049

Bumps in the NightTwo Tues., April 19–26, 6:30-9:30 p.m. $65 member, $76 nonmemberCourse Number: N372

B Spring Twilight HikeFri., April 22, Wed., April 27, or Sat., May 7, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.$8 member, $10 nonmember Course number: N062

B Spring Wildflower WalkSat., April 23 or 30 or May 7, 9:30 a.m. to noon$16 member, $25 nonmemberCourse number: N020

Turtle ID and EcologySun., April 24, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.$35 member, $44 nonmember Course number: N384

Frog ID WorkshopThurs., May 5, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. or 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.$25 member, $34 nonmember Course number: N252

B Full Moon Tram TourFri., May 20, or Thurs., May 19, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.$10 member, $12 nonmember Course Number: N044

Trees and Nature

Follow the progression of spring in the woods at the Arboretum and discover hidden stories.

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Botanical Art and Illustration

Let your creativity blossom through art classes and hands-on workshops for beginners to experts.

Plants in Watercolor II: Advanced Watermedia TechniquesFour Weds., March 30–April 27 (no class April 13), 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.$128 member, $150 nonmemberCourse number: A416

B Begin to Draw NatureFour Mons., April 4–25, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.$128 member, $150 nonmemberCourse number: A000

Nature Artists' Guild Spring ExhibitEnjoy over 150 works of art, many inspired by the grounds of The Morton Arboretum, and watch artists’ demonstrations. Sat., April 16, and Sun., April 17, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Thornhill Education Center

Great for BeginnersB

B Beginner’s Nature Drawing Workshop: Colored Pencil Sat., April 16, or Sun., April 17, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.$35 member, $44 nonmember Course number: A041

Open StudioFour Mons., May 2–May 23, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $40 per class, $128 per series, member$49 per class, $150 per series, nonmemberCourse number: A045$128 member, $150 nonmemberCourse number: A000

Plants in Watercolor Four Weds., May 4, 11, and 25, and June 1, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. $128 member, $150 nonmemberCourse Number: A316

Mosaic Gifts for Mom’s GardenSat., May 7, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.$83 member, $98 nonmemberCourse Number: A022

Visiting Artist Series: The Colors of White Sat., May 14, and Sun., May 15, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.$128 member, $150 nonmemberCourse number: A603

Watercolor in Botanical Art: A Library ExplorationSat., May 14, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.$25 member, $33 nonmember Course number: A418

B Arboretum Uncorked: Spring Scenes Wed., May 18, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.$40 member, $50 nonmemberCourse Number: A064

B Spring Bird WalkSats., April 16, March 19, or May 21, 8:00 to 10:30 a.m.$8 member, $10 nonmember (plus admission fee)Course number: O012

Field Study: Birds of SpringFive Suns., April 17–May 15 (no class May 8), 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. $178 member, $209 nonmemberCourse number: O602

Bird Nests and Nesting HabitsSat., April 30, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.$25 member, $34 nonmemberCourse number: O050

Warbler WorkshopThurs., May 5, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Sat., May 7, 8:00 a.m. to noon $55 member, $65 nonmember Course number: O212

Bird Monitoring TechniquesSat., June 4, 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. $25 member, $34 nonmemberCourse number: O207

Birds

Follow the excitement of spring migration and discover the importance of birds’ nesting behaviors.

Species on the Move: Invasive Species Awareness Month (ISAM) WorkshopThurs., May 12, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.$20 member/$20 nonmemberCourse number: S357

Second Nature: Reintroducing Children to the Outdoors (Midwest Early Childhood Educator Symposium)Sat., June 4, 8:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.$48 member/nonmemberCourse number: S167

Professional Development

Incorporate practical strategies for invasive species management and nature education into your work.

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Spring Native Plant PropagationSat., March 19, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.$35 member, $45 nonmember Course number: N345

B Intro to Ecological Restoration (online and in-person) Two Tues., April 12 and 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.$25 member, $34 nonmember Course number: W100

New Invaders Watch Training ProgramThurs., April 7, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.FreeCourse number: W106

B Earth Day Public WorkdayCelebrate Earth Day by restoring woodlands at the Arboretum!Fri., April 22, 9:00 a.m. to noonFreeCourse number: W422

Identify Woodland Wildflowers Wed., April 27, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and Sat., April 30, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.$45 member, $55 nonmember Course number: W212

B Basic Plant ID (online and in-person) Online class begins Thurs., May 5. In-person session Sat., May 14, 9:30 to11:30 a.m.$25 member, $34 nonmember Course number: W010

Advanced Local Flora Sat., May 7, 9:00 a.m. to noon$35 member, $44 nonmemberCourse Number: N333

Conservation and Restoration

Gain the skills you need to care for trees and restore ecosystems through hands–on and online learning.

Drain Tile Mapping for Conservation PlanningFri., May 13, 9:00 a.m. to noon$45 member, $53 nonmember$20 students, educators, and volunteers(call 630–719–2468 or email registrar-ed@mortonarb.org for this rate)Course number: S315

Woodland EcologyTues., May 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sat., May 21, 10:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m.$45 member, $55 nonmember Course number: W302

Woodland Stewardship Program Orientation The Woodland Stewardship Program to train volunteers now has both online and in-person components. Attend the orientation session to learn more.Thurs., March 17, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.FreeCourse number: W000

Great for BeginnersB

Creating Color CompositionsFour Tues., April 12–May 3, 6:30 to 9:30 pm$178 member, $209 nonmemberCourse number: P485

Composing with SpaceTwo Tues., April 19 and 26, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sat., April 23, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.$89 member, $99 nonmemberCourse number: P115

Photographing Trees: SpringTwo Thurs., April 28 and May 5, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sat., April 30, 7:15 to 10:15 a.m.$105 member, $123 nonmemberCourse number: P402

B Smartphone PhotographySat., April 30 or May 14, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.$35 member, $44 nonmemberCourse number: P284

Photographing Spring Wildflowers Two Weds., May 4 and 11, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sat., May 7, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or Two Tues., May 10 and 17, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sat., May 14, 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.$105 member, $123 nonmember Course number: P332

B Basic Nature PhotographyTwo Tues., June 7 and 14, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., and Sat., June 11, 8:00 to 11:00 a.m.$95 member, $112 nonmember Course number: P000

Nature Photography

Capture the vibrant colors and fast-changing beauty of spring through the lens of your camera.

Morton Arboretum Photographic Society ExhibitFrom close–up details of trees to the landscapes in which they grow, this photography exhibit captures the beauty of nature.Sat., April 30, and Sun., May 1, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Sycamore Room. Free with admission

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Spring 2016 | Kids and Fam ilyConnect your child to trees, plants, and wildlife through engaging educational programs.

Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures Weds. and Fris. April through October,11:00 to 11:45 a.m. $4 member, $5 nonmember Purchase tickets in Visitor Center

Drop-In Acorn Express Adven-tures: Homeschool Journey First Wed. of each month, April 6–Oct. 5, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.$4 member, $5 nonmember Purchase tickets in Visitor Center

Family Explorers BackpackDaily April through October,10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. $4 member, $5 nonmember Purchase tickets in Visitor Center.

Froggy Tea Party Sat., April 9, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. or 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.$22 member, $30 nonmember Course number: FAM017

Family Twilight AdventuresFris., May 13 or June 10, or Sats., May 28 or June 18, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.$16 member, $19 nonmember Course number: FAM002

Children’s Garden CampoutFri., June 24, and Sat., June 25, 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 a.m.$30 member, $37 nonmember Course number: FAM005

Family Programs

Play and learn together as a family in our exciting adventure programming!

Tree Pose Yoga Mons., May 2–June 27, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.$10/session member child, $17/session nonmember childCourse number: Y003

FIT4MOM Stroller Strides®

Tues., May 3–July 5, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.$14/class or $115/series, member$21/class or $135/series, nonmemberCourse number: WELL004

Adult Yoga Five Weds., May 4–June 1, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., or five Thurs., May 5–June 2, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m$12/class or $50/series, member$19/class or $85/series, nonmemberCourse number: WELL005

Aviana Aerial Tree Yoga (adults) Four Weds., June 8–29, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.,or four Suns., June 5–26, 10:30 a.m. to noon$150 member, $170 nonmember Course number: WELL001

Wellness

Find strength and peace among the trees!

Geocaching Merit BadgeTwo Suns., March 13 and April 10, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.$50 member, $58 nonmemberCourse number: M206

Environmental Science Merit BadgeTwo Suns., March 20 and April 17, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.$50 member scout, $58 nonmember scoutCourse Number: M201

Weather Merit BadgeSun., April 3, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.$35 member scout, $42 nonmember scoutCourse Number: M105

Reptile and Amphibian Study Merit BadgeTwo Sats., April 9, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and May 14, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.$50 member scout, $58 nonmember scoutCourse Number: M202

Plant Science Merit BadgeTwo Suns., April 24 and May 22, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.$50 member scout, $58 nonmember scoutCourse Number: M203

Hiking Merit BadgeTwo Suns., May 15, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Aug. 21, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.$50 member scout, $58 nonmember scoutCourse Number: M204

Bird Study Merit BadgeSat., May 21, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.$35 member scout, $42 nonmember scoutCourse Number: M205

Youth Groups and Scouts

Work toward badge requirements while exploring the woods, ponds, and meadows of the Arboretum in our hands-on, interactive programs led by expert guides.

Happy Hatchlings (18–35 months)Wed., April 6, or Tues., April 12, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.$15 member child, $22 nonmember child Course number: Y038

Happy Hatchlings (3–5 years)Tues., April 5, or Wed., April 13, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.$18 member child, $25 nonmember childCourse number: Y039

Garden Explorers: Planting Rainbows (18–35 months)Four Tues., May 3–24, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.$65 member child, $78 nonmember child Course number: Y022

Garden Explorers: Planting Rainbows (3–5 years)Four Thurs., May 5–26, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.$70 member child, $83 nonmember child Course number: Y023

Youth Programs

Connect your children to nature! Young explorers will hike, play, and listen to stories in these sensory-based programs.

Frogs and Fairies and Mud Pies ... Oh My! (18–35 months)Thurs., June 16, Tues., June 21, or Wed., June 22, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m.$15 member child, $22 nonmember child Course number: Y040

Frogs and Fairies and Mud Pies ... Oh My! (3–5 years)Tues., June 14, Wed., June 15, or Thurs., June 23, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.$18 member child, $25 nonmember childCourse number: Y041

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Arbor Day FestivitiesApril 29 through May 1This is the signature holiday of

The Morton Arboretum, the

champion of trees.

“Ribbit! The Exhibit”April 8 through September 25Discover 19 displays with

23 whimsical, larger-than-

life copper frog sculptures

throughout the Arboretum.

Craft Beer FestivalSaturday, June 25Celebrate summer with

seasonal beers from more

than 40 breweries amid the

beauty of the Arboretum.

Tickets go on sale in mid-April.

Save the date for these coming events!

Grown-Up Playdate (adults only)Friday, July 29 Return to childhood with games,

comfort food, and cocktails in

the Children’s Garden.

Wine and Art WalkSaturday, August 27, and Sunday, August 28 Sip wine and shop for art as you

stroll around Meadow Lake.

Destination Asia Festival and Bonsai ShowSaturday, August 6, and Sunday, August 7 Immerse yourself in the food,

music, and cultures of Asia and

admire living miniature trees.

LOOKING AHEAD

Members get 15% off all classes! See mortonarb.org/join.

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The Arboretum thanks the following STEM Education Programs sponsors

Arts programs are partially supported by a grant from the

Alfred Bersted Foundation | Helen Brach Foundation | William J. Clancy Foundation

See our events calendar or visit mortonarb.org/calendar to learn more about our exciting upcoming events.

HOP ON OVER! RIBBIT! THE EXHIBITFRIDAY, APRIL 8, THROUGH

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

LEARN MORE AT

MORTONARB.ORG/RIBBIT.

Check out our spring events calendar.