ArbConnect: September at The Morton Arboretum

ArbConnect: September at The Morton Arboretum View email in your browser. SHARE: September at the Morton Arboretum In celebration of the centennial milestone, a spectacular new garden has been created with splendid vistas and gorgeously planted, color-filled spaces for enjoyment throughout the Arboretum's second century. The Grand Garden opens on Sunday, September 18 at 1:00 p.m. as a central new attraction. Join us from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. for live music, face painting, docents on hand to discuss history, landscaping, and plants with you, and refreshments available for purchase in Arbor Court. Reserve your timed-entry admission now. This holiday weekend, visit the Arboretum and take in the towering Human+Nature exhibition or explore the Gateway to Tree Science on the East Side. The Arboretum is open every day until sunset. Experience the diverse cultures of Latin America through music, dance, and food in the beautiful setting of the Arboretum during Celebración de los Árboles. This new event will take place on Saturday, September 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is included with timed-entry admission. Get your tickets today! The Morton Arboretum podcast “Planted: Finding Your Roots in STEM Careers” begins its third season on September 13. Planted explores plant science careers in a fun and engaging way, with different tree-related professionals featured each week. It’s a great series for high school students, early professionals, and others interested in STEM. The first guest is Jazmin Albarran, executive director of Seed Your Future, who will discuss the many career opportunities for horticulture and plant science. upcoming classes Fall Class Registration Is Now Open! Learn to identify the common trees you see in your neighborhood in Basic Tree ID (in person), Thursday, September 15, or Saturday, September 17. In the Toward Resilient and Equitable Food Systems Workshop (online), on four Tuesdays, starting September 20, explore the intersection of agriculture, climate, the environment, and justice. Celebrate the first day of fall with a guided hike in the Autumn Equinox Hike (in person), on Thursday, September 22.   Family Activities On various dates in September the Woodland Family Hikes: Oak-tober (in person) explores the stately beauty of oaks. Learn about the community of life these trees support in this evening hike that ends with s’mores over an open fire. Drop-In Acorn Express Adventures are available every Wednesday and Thursday through October for a family-friendly tram ride and adventure.   be a tree champion September’s cooler weather and moist soils offer ideal conditions for fall planting. Begin planting spring bulbs in mid- to late-September. Learn more fall gardening tips from the Arboretum Plant Clinic. You can also email or call the Plant Clinic with questions at plantclinic@mortonarb.org or 630-719-2424.   Upcoming events September: Drop-In Acorn Express September  3–4: Walking Plays September 11: Dog Admission Day September 17: Evergreen Gala September 18: The Grand Garden Opens, 1:00 p.m. September 23–25: Annual Bulb Sale September 24: Celebración de los Árboles VIEW ALL EVENTS ›   What's in store Starting September 23, shop dozens of varieties of Dutch bulbs such as tulips, daffodils, iris, crocus, and many more during the Annual Bulb Sale. The Arboretum Store is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Support us Just as people need trees, The Morton Arboretum needs your support. Give the gift of membership or make a gift today.          Subscribe › Copyright © 2022 The Morton Arboretum, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you connected with The Morton Arboretum (online or in person) and shared your email address. Our mailing address is: The Morton Arboretum 4100 ILLINOIS ROUTE 53 LISLE, Illinois 60532 Add us to your address book UNSUBSCRIBE   UPDATE SUBSCRIPTION PREFERENCES