The Temperate Asia Collection Member Trail Mixer invites members of The Morton Arboretum to explore the Arboretum’s collections of plants native to China, Japan, and Korea, on Saturday, May 16, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Asia has some of the most diverse plant life in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and many plants that often are featured in American landscapes and gardens originate there, from the dawn redwood and ginkgo to forsythia and rhododendron.
Arboretum members will enjoy a flexible, self-paced hike between interactive learning stops that highlight four notable areas within the collection. The hike follows a mostly woodchipped path approximately three quarters of a mile long.
Take in gorgeous landscapes, walk among the springtime trees, and interact with knowledgeable guides to learn more about these unique plants and the Arboretum’s ongoing conservation efforts.
Whether you’re new to the Arboretum or have visited many times before, this free event is a great way to connect with fellow members and explore some of the Arboretum’s 16-mile network of trails.
Highlights
Explore the Arboretum
Visit a discovery station in the Visitor Center to learn about the connections between trees and the cultures of temperate Asia as shown through stories, toys, and other objects.
Grab a special event map and board the shuttle to the trailhead of the Temperate Asia Collection Member Trail Mixer. Follow the event map as you explore at your own pace, moving between interactive learning stops and discovering unique highlights along the way.
Flip the map over to join in on the Trail Mixer Scavenger Hunt—perfect for the young and the young at heart!
Complimentary Snacks and Discounts
Check in at the welcome table in the Visitor Center on Saturday, May 16, to pick up an event map, a complimentary drink and snack (while supplies last), and to be entered in a prize drawing.
Arboretum members receive a discount coupon for 10% off at the Ginkgo Restaurant and Café. Discount coupons are valid on Saturday, May 16, only. Tree Advocate-level members and above receive 15% off.
Parking and Shuttle
Members should park in the main Arboretum parking lot (P-1) and board a shuttle to the trailhead of the Temperate Asia Collection Member Trail Mixer. Shuttles will run continuously for the duration of the event, starting at 9:45 a.m., departing from the circle driveway in front of the Visitor Center. The last returning shuttle will leave from the Temperate Asia Collection (parking lot P-16) at 2:30 p.m.
Shuttles are available on a first come, first serve basis, and members may experience lines during peak times.
To accommodate the shuttles, parking will not be available at the trailhead for the Temperate Asia Collection (parking lot P-16).
Members may also choose to walk to the Temperate Asia Collection from the Visitor Center. Pick up a map at the welcome table in the Visitor Center and follow the designated walking route (about three quarters of a mile).
Registration
The Temperate Asia Collection Member Trail Mixer is a free, drop-in event open exclusively to Arboretum members.
No registration is necessary to participate. Members are invited to board a shuttle and enjoy the hike at their convenience and pace. Shuttles to the trailhead of the Temperate Asia Collection Member Trail Mixer are first come, first served and will run continuously for the duration of the event.
Your membership supports the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
