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.
Support from the 2023 Evergreen Gala raised more than $700,000 for the Arboretum.
Join us on Saturday, September 14 for the 2024 event. Sponsorship opportunities are currently available. Individual tickets will become available Saturday, June 1.
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
Become a Sponsor
$25,000 Oak Sponsorship
- Two tables of 10 at the September 14 event or one table of 12 at the event and an opportunity to host a private tram experience for your group during the fall color season
- Upgraded dinner wine
- Logo/name listing on two advance promotional emails
Register for an Oak Sponsorship >
$15,000 Chestnut Sponsorship
- One table of 10 at the September 14 event
- Logo/name listing on one advance promotional email
Register for a Chestnut Sponsorship >
$10,000 Hawthorn Sponsorship
- One table of 10 at the September 14 event
Register for a Hawthorn Sponsorship >
All sponsor levels include the following benefits:
- 2024 Illumination tickets for table guests
- One-year Arboretum membership for table guests
- Logo/name listing on: Dinner table, event program, event mobile bidding website, event web page, Visitor Center donor recognition wall
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.
