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Adult Programs

Arboretum History Hike

Explore a century of history with a guided hike of The Morton Arboretum.

Content Detail

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: Education program guide, The Morton Arboretum

Age: 16 and older

Course number: N222

Instructors

Education program guides, The Morton Arboretum

The Arboretum’s education program guides are experienced professional educators and naturalists with a deep knowledge of the trails and ecology of The Morton Arboretum.

What to Know

This program is held mostly outdoors. Dress for the weather.

Bring sun and insect protection. Wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared to walk up to two miles on uneven terrain.

Program Schedule

Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Thornhill Education Center (Parking Lot 21), West Side

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