Events

Evergreen: The Gala for The Morton Arboretum

Join us for the 2024 Evergreen Gala on Saturday, September 14.

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The annual fundraising event, Evergreen: The Gala for The Morton Arboretum, supports the institution’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.

Where trees grow, people gather. Where they thrive, people do, too. The Morton Arboretum plants trees and works with communities throughout the Chicago region and the world to create a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.

Join us on Saturday, September 14, for Evergreen: The Gala for The Morton Arboretum, to celebrate and support our work in all the communities that grow around trees.

Sponsorship opportunities and individual tickets are currently available. Learn more about how you can support this important fundraiser by contacting the Donor Relations team or calling 630-725-2177.

Host Committee

Barbara Bradford and Bob Sherman

Jan and Jim Dondlinger

Asheesh Goel and Shmaila Tahir

Vanessa and Darius Horton

Monica and Andy Johnson

Sara and Willson Rasavongxay

Kristyn and Mike Van Eekeren

Sponsors

Thank you to the sponsors of the 2024 Evergreen Gala

Tickets

Your event ticket supports the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.

$750 Individual Event Ticket

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Raffle

Support the Arboretum by purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win the following prizes.

Carrera y Carrera Necklace

Double Hoja (Leaf) necklace by Carrera y Carrera featuring 68 multicolored sapphires totaling 0.68 carats, nine rubies totaling 0.09 carats, five garnets totaling 0.05 carats, and one diamond totaling 0.02 carats set in 18 karat rose gold. Made in Spain. Courtesy of A. Marek Fine Jewelry. Value: $3,600.

High Tea for 10

Host friends or family in style for an elegant high tea experience in the Founder’s Room at The Morton Arboretum. You and your guests will enjoy a selection of teas, petit fours, petite tea sandwiches, scones, and champagne. Courtesy of Ginkgo Catering. Value: $2,400.

Tribute Tree

A majestic tribute tree located on the beautiful Arboretum grounds. Value: $4,000.

 

Raffle tickets are $75 each or three for $200. Winners do not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets do not provide entry to the September 14 event.

Auction

The Arboretum welcomes donation offerings for incorporation into its annual Gala auction. Please follow this link to submit details about your in-kind donation for the 2024 event.

 

Donate

Your support is vital to the Arboretum, where the power of trees makes a positive impact on people’s lives.

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