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Tari Marshall, Director of Public Relations and Social Media
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Email: tmarshall@mortonarb.org

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Phone: 630-719-4633
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New Of the Earth exhibition debuts May 26 at The Morton Arboretum

Environmental artist Olga Ziemska uses trees to express “we are nature” philosophy

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Press Releases

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Invasive plant species are choking the Chicago region

How to help combat them during Illinois Invasive Species Awareness Month and beyond

The Morton Arboretum plants 3,000th tree leading up to Arbor Day

Spearheading a coalition to increase equitable tree planting in under-resourced areas

The Morton Arboretum and Shedd Aquarium named new Centers for Species Survival

The IUCN Species Survival Commission recognizes just eleven Centers on the planet

Dr. Silvia Alvarez-Clare stand infront of a Quercus brandegeei tree

Four major Illinois research institutions form a collaboration to improve urban forest drought resilience

Researchers will study the effects of drought on urban trees and develop more effective drought response strategies.

Photograph of a white oak tree suffering stress from drought

Understanding the science of spring

Forest ecologist at The Morton Arboretum explains complexities of predicting bloom times

The Morton Arboretum announces new art exhibition, Of the Earth, opening May 2023

Largest exhibition to date for sculptor Olga Ziemska

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