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Arboretum History Hike (in person)

Celebrate 100 years of The Morton Arboretum with a guided hike of the grounds. Visit historic locations on the Arboretum’s West Side, including the Thornhill residence and the Morton family cemetery.

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Celebrate 100 years of The Morton Arboretum with a guided hike of the grounds. Visit historic locations on the Arboretum’s West Side, including 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.

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COVID-19 Precautions: Program participants must abide by the Arboretum’s safety guidelines. 

Notes:

  • Held outdoors.
  • Dress for the weather and wear sturdy, comfortable shoes.
  • Be prepared to walk up to two miles on uneven terrain.
  • Limited to 32 participants.

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