May is Illinois Invasive Species Awareness Month, and the Arboretum is proud to be part of an initiative using botanic garden and arboreta expertise to prevent problematic plants from becoming invasive across North America. Check out this video to learn more about this important

Be among the first to play our exciting Wonder Woods Mini Golf pop-up course, opening Friday! bit.ly/3UVml3m #MortonArboretum #WonderWoodsMiniGolf #MiniGolf

Exciting news for families with sensory-sensitive children visiting the Arboretum during the cicada emergence! The Children’s Garden offers sensory bags equipped with noise-canceling headphones, sunglasses and fidget tools to help manage the sounds and sights of these amazing

BREAKING nature news, cicadas actively emerging RIGHT NOW MortonArboretum

When will the 17-year cicadas arrive? #cicadas #cicadas 2024 #cicadas eason #mortonarboretum

We’re joining a global event today, the World Species Congress presented by Reverse the Red, to help spotlight crucial work to protect species worldwide. Through our Center for Species Survival: Trees, we support the IUCN Species Survival Commission community, such as its Global Tree Specialist Group,

Tune in for #cicada insights with Spencer Campbell, the Arboretum's Plant Clinic Manager, on ABC 7 Chicago's Cicada Cast livestream today at noon!

Celebrate Mother's Day in the great outdoors! Treat mom, grandmom or the mother figure in your life to a rejuvenating stroll or delightful picnic at the Arboretum. Give her the gift of nature year-round with an Arboretum membership! bit.ly/3BSxQ2L #MothersDay

As spring’s blooming season winds down, there’s plenty to see and do at the Arboretum! Discover verdant hues and a myriad of blooms across the grounds, from prairie areas to vibrant gardens near the Visitor Center and Thornhill Education Center. Explore the East Side for white

The Arboretum’s ArbNet interactive global community of accredited arboreta keeps growing! This #ArborDay marked the program’s 13th anniversary and the accreditation of its 700th arboretum, the Concordia Learning Landscape Arboretum in Portland, Ore. Intentionally planned as

Register now for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Arboretum’s Herbarium on May 18 - free with Arboretum admission. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore our extensive collection of dried plants with our expert staff. Purchase Arboretum admission online and register for the

Congratulations to Arboretum Tree Conservation Biologist Sean Hoban, a 2024 Biota Award recipient from the Walder Foundation. Sean will receive $300,000 over three years for his research to help preserve genetic diversity in trees. The Biota Awards support early-career

Happy National Start Seeing Monarchs Day! Let's raise awareness to protect these beautiful insects from endangerment. For tips on planting butterfly-friendly flora like milkweed: bit.ly/3UIu2Ln
#StartSeeingMonarchsDay #monarchbutterfly #butterflies

Hard to get a good photo but if you visit the The Salt Shed check out my new art installation

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Spring's final flourish is painting the Arboretum in vibrant shades of green! While the season of blossoms draws to a close, our gardens are still bright with color. Discover the lively hues adorning the Visitor Center, Thornhill Education Center, The Grand Garden and Fragrance

Follow these expert tips before cicadas emerge to protect young trees from damage. Wrap branches in fine-mesh netting, such as tulle fabric, to keep the insects out while letting air and sunlight in. Keep it on for about six weeks until the cicadas are gone. Learn more about

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