The Morton Arboretum Archives - Little Lake County

Worth the Trip: Origami in the Garden at The Morton Arboretum {Lisle}

July 7, 2017 Melissa Haak 0

There is no shortage of amazing trees and nature in Lake County. However we don’t have an Arboretum (noun: a botanical garden devoted to trees). And while I big puffy heart love the new Children’s […]

Maple Syrup Harvest Events 2016

February 9, 2016 Holly Garvey 0

As a kid, I remember trudging out to the back of my Grandparents’ Lake Villa farm all bundled up to harvest maple syrup. Sadly, those trees are long gone. Given my fond memories of syruping […]

Worth the Trip: Illumination at The Morton Arboretum {Lisle}

December 1, 2015 Hyacynth 35

At this point in our parenting career — four kids, ages 3, 6, 8 and 14 — we have become super choosy about the activities and events we frequent and attend. Mostly, because we cannot […]

Thursday Family Nights at The Morton Arboretum {Lisle}

August 5, 2015 Holly Garvey 0

Head out to The Morton Arboretum in Lisle through the end of August to enjoy a beautiful evening in the whimsical Children’s Garden. Thursday nights are Family Night during the summer at the arboretum, with live music, food […]

Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® Bricks {The Morton Arboretum, Lisle}

July 23, 2015 Holly Garvey 62

Go now. Seriously, stop what you are doing, cancel your plans, load up the kids and head to The Morton Arboretum immediately! You will thank me. Currently, Nature Connects®: Art with LEGO® bricks by Sean Kenney is […]

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