Press Releases

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The Morton Arboretum Celebrates Fall with Demonstrations, One-of-a-Kind Art at Glass Pumpkin Patch

September 10, 2018
This fall, find more than 6,000 glass pumpkins atop straw bales and lining wooden shelves at the Glass Pumpkin Patch.
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Explore Cultures of the Continent at The Morton Arboretum's Passport Europe Festival, September 22-23

September 6, 2018
The Morton Arboretum’s fifth-annual Passport Europe Festival will feature dancing, live music, and athletic demonstrations Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23.
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The Morton Arboretum Holds Its "Growing Brilliantly" Dinner Party on September 29

August 27, 2018
The Morton Arboretum will host its Growing Brilliantly Dinner Party on Saturday, September 29, to raise funds for the institution’s tree-planting mission through scientific work and outreach.
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Federal Forestry Funds Now Available To Illinois Communities

August 21, 2018

More than $170,000 in federal grant money available for local governments looking to fund tree-related projects in their communities 

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Give Your Autumn a Running Start with The Morton Arboretum's 15th Annual Fall Color 5K Run & Walk

August 21, 2018
Celebrate the crisp first days of autumn with the 15th annual Fall Color 5K Run & Walk and Kid’s Dash on Sunday, September 30. Following the race through the Arboretum’s tree-lined east woods, participants will enjoy a post-race party complete with live music from This End Up.
Glass Pumpkin Patch at The Morton Arboretum

September-October Events, Programs, and Classes at The Morton Arboretum

July 31, 2018
As summer turns to fall, the Arboretum welcomes back new events as well as returning favorites to celebrate its signature season.
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Savor Summer's End with Wine and Art at The Morton Arboretum

July 25, 2018
On August 18-19, visitors to The Morton Arboretum can peruse handcrafted nature-themed artwork from more than 40 Midwest artists.
Destination Asia Festival at The Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum's Destination Asia Festival Returns This August

July 17, 2018
The Morton Arboretum’s Destination Asia Festival returns this August.
Children gather around a 20-foot-tall troll made of reclaimed wood and holding a boulder over his head

Giant Wooden Trolls Have Emerged at The Morton Arboretum as Troll Hunt Makes Its Debut

July 3, 2018
The colossal wooden creatures of The Morton Arboretum’s new Troll Hunt exhibition have emerged from the forest, called to guard the natural beauty that surrounds them from human impact.
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Enjoy Live Music Among the Trees at The Morton Arboretum's New Arbor Evenings: Music and More

May 21, 2018
Beginning this June, The Morton Arboretum will unveil a new weekly summer concert series featuring top local bands, dancing, and the chance to enjoy tapas and drinks while unwinding on the Arboretum’s lush green clearing surrounded by towering trees.

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