Visit historic locations on the Arboretum’s West Side, including the site of the Thornhill residence and the Morton family cemetery. Your guide will share stories of these sites, relate the history of the land on which the Arboretum sits, explain how the Arboretum came to be, and provide fun facts about the Arboretum and its many collections.
This program meets in person at the Arboretum.
Instructor: GP Gargano-Price, educational program guide, The Morton Arboretum
Age: 16 and older
Course number: N222
Instructor
GP Gargano-Price, educational program guide, The Morton Arboretum
Gargano-Price graduated from Carthage College in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, biology, geospatial sciences, and English. They have worked in education, conservation, and training for the Brookfield Zoo Chicago’s Zoo Camp and Zoo Lab middle school summer programs. Gargano-Price joined The Morton Arboretum as an outdoor education program guide in 2023.
What to Know
This program is held mostly outdoors. Dress for the weather.
Wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared to walk up to two miles on uneven terrain.
Bring sun and insect protection.
See Education Program Policies for information about cancellations, refunds, and scholarships.
Program Schedule
Saturday, September 12, 2026, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Thornhill Education Center (parking lot P-21), West Side
