Events

Perennial Partner Recognition Week

Arboretum members with 10 or more consecutive years of membership are invited to the annual Perennial Partner Recognition Week.

Content Detail

Mark your calendar for the 2026 Perennial Partner Recognition Week (PPRW), Monday, June 8, through Thursday, June 11, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, June 7 and Friday, June 12, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 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 throughout the year, along with a special week of exclusive benefits and programs.

See the 2026 schedule of events.

Exclusive Benefits

During this special week, Perennial Partners are invited to visit the Arboretum for a range of exclusive benefits:

  • Special programming and free Acorn Express Tram tours
  • Free coffee, tea, or iced tea
  • Free entry in daily drawings for Arboretum prizes (stop at the Perennial Partner table in the Visitor Center)
  • Ginkgo Restaurant and Café discounts of 10% off for Individual, Dual, Senior, and Household-level members, and 15% off for Tree Advocate and higher level members daily (just 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 Perennial Partner Recognition Week
  • Two free glasses of wine or beer per household one day of the week, redeemable starting at noon

Schedule of Events

These exclusive events and activities are free with registration. Registration for activities is required and opens 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.

All events are subject to change and cancellation. Arbor Evenings requires an additional event ticket purchase.

Sunday, June 7

Fragrance Garden Open House
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Join Arboretum docents for this drop-in program.

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 outside the Visitor Center.

Monday, June 8

West 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 West Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway outside the Visitor Center.

Tuesday, June 9

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

Wednesday, June 10

West 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 West Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway outside the Visitor Center.

Arbor Evenings Concert Performance by Hollyy
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy live music, food, and drinks on Frost Hill. Special event ticket purchase required. Perennial Partners can redeem their two complimentary PPRW glasses of beer or wine during Arbor Evenings.

Thursday, June 11

West 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 West Side on this 30-minute tour that departs from the Tribute Walkway outside the Visitor Center.

Friday, 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 outside the Visitor Center.

Daily Prize Drawing

Check in at the Perennial Partner table in the Visitor Center to be automatically entered to win the daily prize. Winners will be notified the following day by phone or email. Please note that all drawing prizes have no cash value and are subject to change.

Drawing prizes for each day will be announced closer to the event.

Planned Giving

Help ensure a future where trees and people thrive together. 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.

Become a Member

When a trip to the Arboretum inspires you to explore more, become a member to visit again and again.

Join now