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Winter Plant ID
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Learn to identify plants without leaves or flowers. Explore the Schulenberg Prairie and adjacent woodlands to practice identifying native perennials and grasses in winter with a local expert. Notes: Includes winter hiking on dirt trails. Please dress for the weather. Limit 20 Recommended Text: A Guide to Wildflowers in Winter – Herbaceous Plants of Northeastern North America by Carol Levine, is available in The Arboretum Store....
$46
Edible Gardening Workshop Series
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Join us for the annual Edible Gardening Workshop Series held each spring at The Morton Arboretum! Each week, gardening experts will share practical tips on growing your own food and inspire you with new ways to create beautiful, productive, edible gardens. This series has something for everyone. Whether you are new to gardening or you are an experienced gardener looking for more, learn from the best of the Midwest and get growing! March 14: Productive,...
$46
Cultivating Change through Gardening
Cultivating Change through Gardening with Jennifer Jewell Join us for a conversation with Jennifer Jewell, creator and host of the award-winning public radio show and podcast, Cultivating Place, about women who are creating change in the world through careers in horticulture. In addition to sharing about her new book, The Earth In Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants, Jennifer will be joined by local women in horticulture:...
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Backpacking Basics
Deepen your connection to trees and nature by learning to backpack. Spending a night in the wilderness is a unique way to connect with nature, but it’s important to have the right “know-how” so you can enjoy your trip safely--and protect the place you’re visiting! In this workshop, you will learn about Trip planning Gear, clothing, and footwear How to pack your backpack Food Hygiene Water filtration Safety (including first aid, the ten essentials,...
Full Moon Tram Tour
Discover what happens at the Arboretum at night, when no one is around. With the moon shining through the trees, a tram ride reveals a captivating symphony of sounds, mysterious spaces, and wildlife on the move. During our ride and short hikes, we will discuss night ecology, share stories of moon lore, and enjoy the magic of nature at night. Notes: Held entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to walk on wood chip...
Garden Walk: Spring Maintenance (Online)
Take a virtual stroll through the Arboretum's gardens with horticulturist Sharon Yiesla, and load up on practical tips and inspiration for this growing season. As you enjoy the perennial garden beds from the comfort of your home, you’ll learn about plant placement, dividing, transplanting, watering, fertilizing, mulching and more. Get answers to your gardening questions with an interactive Q&A segment. Knowing what to do and when to do it...
Plants for Wilderness Survival
Learn the many ways that plants can help you stay alive in the wild. Our modern lives are often disconnected from nature, and many of the old skills and knowledge are on their way to being lost. In this interactive workshop, participants will rediscover how humans have used and relied upon plants for survival for generations. You will learn how to: Find and make tinder from plants Build and start a fire Use plants to gather water Construct a bowl...
Human+Nature Solstice Tram Tour
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Celebrate the connection we have with nature on this evening solstice tram ride. As you wind through the Arboretum’s grounds, watch the sun set behind the Human+Nature sculptures. Enjoy stories about the trees of the Arboretum and their roles in human lives. Discover solstice traditions and keep an eye out for active wildlife along the way. Notes: Held entirely outdoors. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to walk on wood chip paths....
$20
Turtle ID and Ecology
Explore the fascinating ecology of turtles and learn techniques for monitoring their biodiversity for management purposes. Discover how the health of turtle populations is tied to tree and woodland health. Search for turtles on the grounds of the Arboretum using different monitoring methods. Discuss how many turtles typically share a habitat, review the concerns with turtle species introductions, and learn how to identify endangered and threatened...
Dragonfly Stroll
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Chase dragonflies with Cindy Crosby, dragonfly monitor and author of the book Chasing Dragonflies: A Natural, Cultural, and Personal History. Take an easy, one-hour stroll along Meadow Lake’s paved paths with the author to spot dragonflies and damselflies in their natural habitat. Space is limited so sign up soon! Notes: Held outdoors; includes walking on paved trails. Please dress for the weather
$20
Winter Wildlife ID and Tracking (In-person)
Meet the animals that prowl our woods and ponds all winter long. We rarely see them—mink, beaver, coyote, and deer—but they are here. Learn the names and habits of the mammals that call northern Illinois home in the winter and follow them around the Arboretum and learn to read the messages they leave behind: tracks, scat, gnawings, tunnels, and burrows. Different animals will be covered in each section; sign up for one or for both for a...
Conifer Collection Guided Tour (In-person)
Join an Arboretum expert for a winter stroll through the conifers. Admire the variety of textures, shapes, and colors of the Arboretum’s magnificent collection of evergreen trees from around the world. Learn the names of common and not-so-common conifers, and enjoy interesting facts about the members of this diverse and beautiful collection.
Forest Therapy Walk (Two Hour)
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of Shinrin-Yoku, the practice of bathing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. Awaken your senses and reconnect with nature during these mindful walks with a certified Forest Therapy guide. No two walks are the same; visit different locations at The Morton Arboretum and enjoy a variety of awareness-raising exercises. "’Forest bathing’ suggests to me a more casual experience among the...
$27
Arboretum Yoga
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Improve your health and well-being with yoga. We will practice poses, breathing and meditation in the tranquil setting of The Morton Arboretum. Notes: This class requires a yoga mat! Bring your own or borrow one of ours. Will be held outdoors if weather permits; please dress for outdoor practice.
$17
Beginning Birdwatching
In this single morning workshop for beginners, learn how to find birds, discuss equipment, what to wear, keeping track of your observations, and more. We’ll stroll around the Arboretum to observe birds that inhabit Illinois all year and learn key bird features for identification and how to match birds to their preferred food or habitat as you walk. Notes: This class meets outdoors. Please dress for the weather and for walking on trails,...
Trolls After Dark Hike
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
The Arboretum closes at dusk, so enjoy this special opportunity to see the mysterious forest protectors under the light of the moon. As you navigate the west side trails, your guide will entertain you with stories about the trolls’ origins, their message of conservation, and what the trees and wildlife are up to during the long dark nights when no one else is around. The hike will begin at Thornhill Education Center before heading out to the west...
$23
Forest Therapy Walk (Three Hour)
Experience the healing and wellness-promoting effects of Shinrin-Yoku, the practice of bathing the senses in the atmosphere of the forest. Awaken your senses and reconnect with nature during these mindful walks with a certified Forest Therapy guide. No two walks are the same; visit different locations at The Morton Arboretum and enjoy a variety of awareness-raising exercises. "’Forest bathing’ suggests to me a more casual experience among the...
Basic Tree ID
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Learn to identify the common trees you see in local preserves or in your neighborhood. Use characteristics such as leaves, bark, branches, flowers, and fruit to ID a tree. Learn to use keys and field guides. Walk the grounds of the Arboretum with an expert, who will point out key identifiers of common trees. See and understand your natural surroundings in a new way. Notes: Held indoors and outdoors.
$34
Aerial Tree Yoga
The Morton Arboretum @ 4100 Illinois Rte 53, Lisle, IL
Stretch, strengthen, and release stress while having fun, cocooned in a hammock suspended from the trees! Aerial yoga offers wonderful benefits to the mind, body and soul, and is suitable for beginners as well as experienced yogis. Natalie Schilke has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and blends her love for nature and wellness into all of her teachings. Natalie is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) and also holds a certification in...
$32
Native Plant ID
Enrich your understanding of our local natural areas by learning to identify the most common native plants you’re likely to encounter. Colorful flowers and swaying grasses change from day to day in the Arboretum’s prairies, woodlands, and wetlands. Head outdoors with an expert and learn to identify some of the native stars of our natural areas. Great for the beginner or for any naturalist looking to brush up on native plant ID. Notes:...
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