College and professional self-guided field trips

The Morton Arboretum is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to the planting and conservation of trees. Our site is the ideal location for college and professional field study in many disciplines.

Fees

• Self-Guided: $6 per participant; minimum of 8 participants
• Guided: $12 per participant; minimum of 8 participants
• $15 non-refundable registration fee per group
• 2 group leaders or instructors admitted free of charge per group of 8-15 participants.
• State required aides are admitted free of charge

Registration

• Registration must be completed more than 3 weeks prior to field trip date
• Payment is due 3 weeks before the date of the field trip
• To register, please complete the College and Professional Field Trip Registration Form
• For more information or for questions about registration, please contact the Education Registrar at 630-719-2468 (M-F, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)

Interested in a guided experience or a tour with a staff member? We'll design a guided program tailored to your group. For more information contact Education Registrar at 630-719-2468.

Cancellation Policies

• Participant and group leader headcount adjustments or program cancellations must be made by calling the Registrar at 630-719-2468 at least 3 weeks prior to a field trip. There are no refunds for adjustments or cancellations made less than 3 weeks prior to a field trip. The registration fee is non-refundable.
• We are unable to provide refunds for absent participants.
• We reserve the right to cancel any program if payment is not received prior to a school’s or group’s  visit.
• Programs are not cancelled due to rain or inclement weather. If weather seems severe, please call the registrar's office (630-719-2468) for program status.