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EMERSON SCHOOL’S ELMS
I grew up on the Near West Side of Chicago in a neighborhood of concrete and asphalt that was nearly…
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HEALING MY SILVER MAPLE
We have a 45 year old Silver Maple in our backyard. At some point in it's early days, someone probably…
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SAVING A TREE
I had an older Silver Maple in my backyard. I know they aren't the best trees but it provided much…
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 Note: Visitors on Wednesday, January 25, will be unable to drive on the West Side main route beyond P21 between the hours of  8 am and 4 pm.  The alternate route (the road to Lake Marmo) will be open, and people on foot will have full access to the area. The closure is due to an arborist meeting and field work taking place in that area.

 Learn about great corporate partnerships with The Morton Arboretum.

 Who can resist Celebrating Chocolate in February!


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From the blog arb happenings by kjaros

Do you know that The Morton Arboretum allows cross-country skiing on the grounds? And you can snowshoe, too!

Along with snowshoeing, skiing is an excellent alternative for you to explore and experience the …

From the blog arb happenings by kjaros

Add a little warmth to your winter by attending a traditional afternoon tea held on four Wednesdays in February.

This popular event features a 12:30 pm seating in the elegant Founder’s Room at the …

From the blog backyard arboretum by kjaros

It's time to roll up your sleeves and carve out some time on a gloomy afternoon. It's time to clean and organize your garden tools!

"It's like switching from your summer to your winter …


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APRIL 2011
Congratulations to our April Destinations winner, Barbara Rathke, who correctly identified the post on the Joy Path. The post has been used to guide class tours along the Path.

Barbara and her husband, Jerome, have …