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Public Relations Contacts

We’ve got you covered.

Members of the media can contact the Public Relations team for interviews, information, photos, and b-roll.

Tari Marshall, Director of Public Relations and Social Media
Phone: 630-725-2103
Email: tmarshall@mortonarb.org

Kara Silva, Public Relations and Social Media Specialist
For tree and plant care questions, special events, programs, and exhibitions
Phone: 630-719-5768
Email: ksilva@mortonarb.org

Featured News Item

The Morton Arboretum awarded historic $15 million in federal IRA funds to improve urban forests in underserved Illinois communities

The funding is part of a historic $1 billion investment to boost the nation’s urban tree cover in communities nationwide

Learn more: The Morton Arboretum awarded historic $15 million in federal IRA funds to improve urban forests in underserved Illinois communities

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About the Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum is an internationally recognized outdoor tree museum and tree research center in Lisle, Illinois. Its 1,700 acres include 16 miles of hiking trails, a Children’s Garden, educational exhibitions, a Visitor Center, and specialty tree and plant collections.

Learn more: About the Arboretum