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Intro to Ecological Restoration (Online and In-person)
Meeting locations for in-person classes: Saturday, April 10, 9:00 a.m.: Thornhill Shelter (park in Parking Lot 21) Saturday, April 17, 9:00 a.m.: Prairie Visitor Station (Parking Lot 25) Discover the principles and practice of ecosystem restoration. Ecological restoration is a process for recovering forests, grasslands, and other ecosystems that have been degraded. Challenge your assumptions and have conversations about ecological restoration...
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
Grow Great Tomatoes
The Morton Arboretum @ **Virtual Classroom
Grow healthy, abundant tomatoes this summer. Nothing compares to the flavor and freshness of a homegrown tomato. In this online class, Arboretum horticulturist Kat Haberman will cover everything you need to know to have a successful tomato crop this summer. Learn what tomato plants need to thrive. Get tips on selecting varieties and choosing healthy seedlings. Learn the recommended practices for planting, feeding, and harvesting. Learn to...
$27
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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...
The Edible Patio: Container Gardening (Online)
Turn your small space into a productive, edible garden. This online class is perfect for condo, townhouse, or apartment dwellers. Think you don’t have enough room to grow your own food? Far from it! Learn what to plant and how to care for your patio garden, and you can enjoy homegrown fruits and vegetables this summer. Note: This program will take place using Zoom. You will need access to the internet via a computer or mobile device to participate....
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
Arboretum Yoga (Online)
The Morton Arboretum @ **Virtual Classroom
Join us for live Arboretum Yoga online sessions! Maintain your health and well-being with yoga from the comfort of your home. Students will receive a link to join instructor Natalie Schilke for a live webcast. During each one-hour class, we will practice poses, breathing and meditation to help ground us. Notes: This program requires a yoga mat. This program will take place using Zoom video conferencing. A link will be provided to all...
$17
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...
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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