Events

Perennial Partner Recognition Week

Arboretum members with 10 or more consecutive years of membership are invited to the annual Perennial Partner Recognition Week.

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The Arboretum celebrates its Perennial Partners throughout the year, along with a special week of exclusive benefits and programs known as Perennial Partner Recognition Week.

If you have supported the Arboretum as a member for 10 or more consecutive years, you are recognized as a Perennial Partner. Thank you for being among the Arboretum’s most dedicated supporters!

A program of events for the 2027 Perennial Partner Recognition Week will be announced closer in 2027.

Exclusive Benefits

During this special week, Perennial Partners are invited to visit the Arboretum for a range of exclusive benefits:

  • Special programming and free Acorn Express Tram tours
  • Free coffee, tea, or iced tea
  • Free entry in daily drawings for Arboretum prizes (stop at the Perennial Partner table in the Visitor Center)
  • Ginkgo Restaurant and Café discounts of 10% off for Individual, Dual, Senior, and Household-level members, and 15% off for Tree Advocate and higher level members daily (just show your Perennial Partner punch card)
  • An additional 10% discount (in addition to your member discount) at The Arboretum Store on any one day of your choosing during Perennial Partner Recognition Week
  • Two free glasses of wine or beer per household one day of the week, redeemable starting at noon

Schedule of Events

A schedule of exclusive events and activities are free with registration for Perennial Partners.

A program of events included in Perennial Partner Recognition Week will be announced in 2027.

Daily Prize Drawing

Check in at the Perennial Partner table in the Visitor Center during Perennial Partner Recognition Week to be automatically entered to win the daily prize.

Drawing prizes will be announced in 2027.

Planned Giving

Help ensure a future where trees and people thrive together. We invite you to become a cherished member of the 1922 Legacy Society by including the Arboretum in your will, trust, or other estate plans. Your legacy gift ensures the Arboretum’s mission and programs will continue for generations to come.

To learn more about making a gift in your will or estate plans, or to let us know about your estate gift intentions, contact Jessica Anderson, major and planned giving officer, janderson@mortonarb.org or 630-725-2146.

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