Perennial Partner Recognition Week

Arboretum members with 10 or more consecutive years of membership are invited to the annual Perennial Partner Recognition Week from Sunday, June 11, through Friday, June 16, 2023.

Mark your calendars for the 2023 Perennial Partner Recognition Week. If you have supported the Arboretum as a member for 10 or more consecutive years, you are recognized as a Perennial Partner. Thank you for being among the Arboretum’s most dedicated supporters. The Arboretum celebrates its Perennial Partners annually with a special week of exclusive benefits and programs.

Sunday, June 11, through Friday, June 16, 2023

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday and Friday

8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday

Please remember to reserve tickets for your visit on Sunday, June 11 Perennial Partner Recognition Week visit. Timed ticketing is still in effect for members and guests on weekends and federal holidays. Timed tickets are not required for Thornhill Society and President’s Council members.

Member Benefits

During the week, Perennial Partners are invited to visit the Arboretum to enjoy a range of exclusive benefits. Each day of the event, Perennial Partners can enjoy:

special programming and free Acorn Express Tram tours for Perennial Partners
free coffee, tea, or iced tea
automatic entry in a drawing for Arboretum prizes each day you attend
Ginkgo Restaurant and Café discounts of 10% off for Morton-level members and 15% off for Friend and higher level members daily during Perennial Partners Week (when you show your Perennial Partner Punch Card)
The Arboretum Store discounts of an additional 10% off on any one day of your choosing during the week
two free glasses of wine or beer per household, redeemable between noon and 6:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, and noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday and Friday.

Schedule of Events

Sunday, June 11, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The Gerard T. Donnelly Grand Garden Open House

Learn about The Grand Garden from Arboretum docents, including a children’s scavenger hunt.

Sunday, June 11 at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m.

East Side Acorn Express Tram Tours, departing from Arbor Court

Monday, June 12 at 9:00 a.m., 10:00, a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon., and 1:00 p.m.

West Side Acorn Express Tram Tours, departing from Arbor Court

Tuesday, June 13 at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

East Side Acorn Express Tram Tours, departing from Arbor Court

Wednesday, June 14 at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m.

West Side Acorn Express Tram Tours, departing from Arbor Court

Wednesday, June 14, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Perennial Partner Chat with The Morton Arboretum President and CEO Jill Koski

Advanced registration is requested. Please see emailed invitation for RSVP instructions or call the Membership Hotline at 630-719-2453. Limited availability.

Thursday, June 15, at 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and noon

Your Garden Can be Grand, Too! presentation, Sycamore Room

Join Arboretum Plant Clinic experts to learn how to create your own grand garden at home during this indoor, seated presentation.

Thursday, June 15 at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.

East Side Acorn Express Tram Tours, departing from Arbor Court

Friday, June 16 at 9:00 a.m., 10:00, a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m.

West Side Acorn Express Tram Tours, departing from Arbor Court

Friday, June 16 at 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:30 a.m.

Family-Friendly Forest Therapy Walks, Arbor Court

Awaken your senses and reconnect with nature during these mindful 45-minute walks with a certified forest therapy guide. On the walk, you will experience a series of guided, gentle invitations to open the senses, cultivate presence, and invite healing interactions between people and the natural world.

Friday, June 16, from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Perennial Partner Chat with The Morton Arboretum President and CEO Jill Koski

Advance registration is requested. Please see emailed invitation for RSVP instructions or call the Membership Hotline at 630-719-2453. Limited availability.

On-site registration begins at 8:00 a.m. daily. Registration may be subject to capacity limits. Registration is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

All events are subject to change, cancellation, or postponement.

Other Ways to Support—Planned Giving

Help ensure a future where trees and people thrive. We invite you to become a cherished member of the 1922 Legacy Society by including the Arboretum in your will, trust, or other estate plans. Your legacy gift ensures the Arboretum’s mission and programs will continue for generations to come.

To learn more about making a gift in your will or estate plans, or to let us know about your estate gift intentions, contact Jessica Anderson, major and planned giving officer, janderson@mortonarb.org or 630-725-2146.