The Morton Arboretum

You may have heard us referred to as a tree museum, but did you know we're also home to a living laboratory 🌳 🥽? Tucked behind the manicured gardens and woodland trails is a hidden gem called Ware Field—a space where our scientists dig into everything from genetic diversity and disease resistance to how climate change is affecting the trees we love. 📖 Get your hands dirty and dive into the nitty-gritty of tree science: https://bit.ly/4luKIBr.

🌳 Grow your impact—partner with purpose. 🌸 When your company joins the Arboretum’s Corporate Partner Program, you’re not just investing in employee perks and brand visibility—you're supporting vital work in tree science, education, and conservation. Together, we can plant and protect trees for a greener, healthier, more beautiful world. 🌿 Discover how your company can make a meaningful difference today: bit.ly/42iFG3r. #MortonArboretum #CorporateResponsibility #Sustainability #Trees #EmployeeBenefits

The Arboretum is proud to join over 150 organizations nationwide in supporting the recently approved U.S. Senate resolution designating April 2025 as National Native Plant Month! Looking to attract pollinators like butterflies and bees, or seeking drought-resistant, low-maintenance plants for your garden? Native plants are the perfect solution! Some native trees you can find in the Chicago area include: American basswood, American hornbeam, hackberry, ironwood, pagoda dogwood, swamp white oak, and white oak (pictured). Our Tree and Plant Finder is a great tool to learn about native trees and plants: bit.ly/4cHDQNb Attend a native plant education class at the Arboretum, or visit our Arbor Day Plant Sale, which will feature an even larger selection of native plants this year. Find more information on mortonarb.org. #NationalNativePlantMonth #NativePlants #PollinatorFriendly #SustainableGardening #MortonArboretum #ArborDay #PlantSale #Trees #Plants

Register today for an important Earth Day conversation at the Union League Club of Chicago on April 22. Moderated by the Arboretum’s President and CEO Jill Koski, the discussion will explore the transformative role of nature in public and private initiatives. The engaging panel will feature: - Arnold L. Randall, Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation - Curtis Reed Jr, JPMorganChase - Zach Wirtz, the Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative This event is presented in partnership with the A&WMA Lake Michigan States Section. Find more information and register on the association’s website: bit.ly/3Dz2y4Y. Note: Members of the club should contact ULCC to make reservations. #ULCChicago #Chicago #EarthDay #Environment #Conservation #Sustainability

Register now for The Benefits of Trees: How Trees Support Community Health, a special Earth Day program at the Arboretum! 🌳🌎 Discover the incredible ways trees enhance our well-being and contribute to healthier communities. From improving air quality to providing shade and beauty, trees play a vital role in our lives. This engaging session will explore the science behind these benefits and inspire an even greater appreciation of trees. 🗓️ Date: April 22 🕒 Time: 10-11:30 a.m.📍 Location: The Morton Arboretum Reserve your spot today: bit.ly/42pEnzr #EarthDay #EarthMonth #MortonArboretum #BenefitsOfTrees #CommunityHealth #Trees

🌳✨ This Arbor Day month, join us in celebrating the world’s majestic oak trees! Our latest Trees story details why oaks are a major focus of the Arboretum’s research, conservation, natural areas management, and community outreach. Oaks are critical to the ecosystem, supporting a large diversity of life. Read more on our website and come enjoy the company of these magnificent trees throughout the year at the Arboretum. bit.ly/4lgXFyr #ArborDay #Oaks #Trees #MortonArboretum #TreeConservation #Ecosystem

The Arboretum’s Vice President of Science and Conservation Dr. M. Murphy Westwood (right) and Sustainability Director Dr. Rachel Novick, PhD, LEED AP (left) met atmospheric scientist Dr. Don Wuebbles after his talk today on climate resilience with renowned meteorologist Tom Skilling and moderator UIC Chancellor Dr. Marie Lynn Miranda at the City Club of Chicago. It was a timely and impactful discussion about climate science and the importance of mitigation strategies to curb climate change. We know that trees planted in the right places with the right care provide many climate resilience benefits, such as stormwater management, cooler streets, cleaner air, and ecosystem protection. #Science #ClimateScience #ClimateAction

We welcome David Chearo as the Arboretum’s new vice president of operations and planning. In this newly established role, David will lead planning initiatives to support the Arboretum’s strategic direction and priorities, including executing the organization’s new long-term comprehensive site plan. He will provide leadership for facilities, information technology, sustainability, and site planning and design to advance the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together. bit.ly/4iAvTeK

Aarav, Lily, and Emily (first picture, left to right) are part of the Arboretum’s three-month Youth Climate Action pilot program, which empowers high school students to inspire action around climate change. Among other projects, the students created a “Recycle Toss” game for the Arboretum’s Children’s Garden. Kids are provided bottle caps to place on plastic bottles, so the caps can also be recycled. The main message of the game is that using less plastic is an important way to protect our ecosystems and fight climate change! #YouthClimateAction #ClimateAction #Recycling #Sustainability

🌳 On this International Day of Forests, we reaffirm our commitment to securing the future of trees and their vital ecosystems! Our Chicago Region Trees Initiative is leading the way in creating a sustainable and equitably distributed tree canopy right here in the Chicago region and across Illinois. In partnership with the IUCN Species Survival Commission, the Arboretum's Center for Species Survival: Trees is addressing the global biodiversity crisis alongside local collaborators in Costa Rica, Mexico, Southeast Asia, and other biodiversity hotspots. Trees are the foundation of forest ecosystems, which support much of the world’s biodiversity and provide food, medicine, and livelihoods for billions of people. The Arboretum offers a free course on how to create a food forest—an edible landscape that mirrors the structure and function of a natural forest. These self-sustaining systems yield fresh produce, attract pollinators, and support a thriving ecosystem. Ready to get started? Watch our free on-demand class (bit.ly/4kGJu5E) and join us in nurturing our planet’s precious forest ecosystems! #ForestDay #IntlForestDay #GenerationRestoration #FoodForests #ForestConservation #Biodiversity #Trees