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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 9, through Friday, June 14, 2024.

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Mark your calendar for the 2024 Perennial Partner Recognition Week, Sunday, June 9, through Friday, June 14, 2024, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 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.

Member Benefits

During the week, Perennial Partners are invited to visit the Arboretum for 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 visit
  • 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)
  • An additional 10% discount (in addition to your member discount) at The Arboretum Store on any one day of your choosing during the week
  • Two free glasses of wine or beer per household, redeemable starting at noon

Schedule of Events

Sunday, June 9

Big Rock Open House
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Join Arboretum docents for this drop-in program at the Big Rock Visitor Station to learn more about this East Side historical site.

East Side Tram Tours
1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m.; 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
Discover the beauty of the Arboretum’s East Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway.

Monday, June 10

West Side Tram Tours
9:00 a.m., 10:00, a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.
Discover the beauty of the Arboretum’s West Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway.

Firefly Pavilion Tours
1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the Arboretum’s new three-season event space, and learn about the pavilion’s construction, functionality, and sustainable design.

Tuesday, June 11

West Side Tram Tours
9:00 a.m., 10:00, a.m., 11:00 a.m., and noon
Discover the beauty of the Arboretum’s West Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway.

Herbarium Tours
noon, 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
Learn more about the Arboretum’s Herbarium on this guided tour. The Herbarium houses more than 200,000 specimens and is a major resource to researchers in botany, genetics, conservation ecology, restoration, and other disciplines.

Wednesday, June 12

East Side Tram Tours
9:00 a.m., 10:00, a.m., 11:00 a.m., noon, and 1:00 p.m.
Discover the beauty of the Arboretum’s East Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway.

Arbor Evenings Concert Performance by Hillbilly Rockstars
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy live music, food, and drinks on Frost Hill. Special event ticket purchase required.

Thursday, June 13

Plant Clinic Native Plant Identification
10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m.
Walk Meadow Lake with one of the Arboretum’s plant clinic experts and learn the basics of plant identification.

East Side Tram Tours
2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m., and 6:00 p.m.
Discover the beauty of the Arboretum’s East Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway.

Friday, June 14

West Side Tram Tours
9:00 a.m., 10:00, a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., and 1:00 p.m.
Discover the beauty of the Arboretum’s West Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway.

Story Time at the Sterling Morton Library
Learn about the Arboretum’s Denton collection of butterflies and moths.
Children’s session, 11:00 a.m.
Adult sessions, noon and 1:00 p.m.

Please note: All events are subject to change and cancellation. Activity registration is available in the Visitor Center starting at 8:00 a.m. on the day of the event. Registration is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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.

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