The Morton Arboretum

The Arboretum's Urban Tree Science Leader Chai-Shian Kua (pictured right) and partners from Illinois Institute of Technology, Purdue Agriculture and NATURAL STATE participated in the XPRIZE opening ceremony in Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil, and pitched their solution to revolutionize rainforest monitoring and conservation. Team Welcome to the Jungle is a finalist (selected from the initial 300+ teams) in this competition about using conservation technologies developed by the teams to discover, understand and preserve rainforests.  #xprizerainforest #EyesOnTheXPRIZE!

Collaboration is key. We're partnering with Purdue University, Illinois Institute of Technology, XTBG, and The Morton Arboretum to develop #innovative_systems for rainforest monitoring in the XPRIZE competition where we are finalists. Together, we're making a difference. #collaboration #innovation #conservation

On this Juneteenth holiday, the Arboretum recognizes the historical significance of this day and its relevance to African American lives today. Juneteenth is a time for both celebration and reflection. We are committed to ensuring the Arboretum is a welcoming space for everyone to enjoy nature. We appreciate and support the many community partners who are providing fellowship and guidance to the Arboretum as we continue to work toward environmental justice and equitable access to nature for all. #Juneteenth #blackhistory

We’re pleased to announce the selection of 22 urban forestry projects in priority areas throughout Illinois to receive nearly $6.9 million in federal Inflation Reduction Act funding from the USDA Forest Service through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources! These projects will address urban tree canopy disparities and improve community green spaces. With over 60 applications received, it's clear there’s a strong demand for green infrastructure. Thank you to USDA Undersecretary for Natural Resources and Environment Dr. Homer Wilkes, U.S. Reps. Sean Casten, Bill Foster, and Delia Catalina Ramirez, Chicago Park District General Superintendent and CEO Rosa Escareño, and representatives from awarded communities who joined us at today’s announcement. For the full story and list of awarded communities: bit.ly/3yVDgLQ #FundingUrbanForestry #UrbanForestry

Eight Chicago-area teachers recently visited Costa Rica with Arboretum staff for a forest immersion experience. Now they're back, feeling inspired! They toured the Arboretum’s Gateway to Tree Science and Herbarium during a workshop, among other activities to create resources for their students about tree conservation. #TreeConservation #Education #OutdoorEducation

Future entomologist? We think so! This local 4-year-old met with Arboretum Plant Health Care Leader Stephanie Adams to donate a blue-eyed cicada he found in his backyard (and named Bluey). Read more blue-eyed cicada stories on our blog: bit.ly/457EeAC #BlueEyedCicada #Cicadas #Cicadas2024

May is Illinois Invasive Species Awareness Month, and the Arboretum is proud to be part of an initiative using botanic garden and arboreta expertise to prevent problematic plants from becoming invasive across North America. Check out this video to learn more about this important program! bit.ly/4dQsl68 #invasivespecies #invasivespeciesawareness #mortonarboretum

We’re joining a global event today, the World Species Congress presented by Reverse the Red, to help spotlight crucial work to protect species worldwide. Through our Center for Species Survival: Trees, we support the IUCN Species Survival Commission community, such as its Global Tree Specialist Group, and collaborate with partners in the U.S., Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Malaysia and others to conserve trees and help create sustainable livelihoods. We're building a future where people and trees thrive together. Learn more: bit.ly/3WyGYon #ReverseTheRed #WorldSpeciesCongress #WorldSpeciesCongress24

The Morton Arboretum's People and Culture team is seeking a coordinator to play a vital role in supporting our commitment to an engaged and inclusive workplace culture. In this role, the selected candidate will facilitate employee onboarding processes, provide broad administrative and project coordination, and organize recognition programs to promote positive employee relations and foster employee engagement. The selected individual will join a team dedicated to supporting the needs of the Arboretum staff, which helped earn the designation as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for three consecutive years. If you're highly organized, detail-oriented, and passionate about cultivating positive employee experiences, this position is right for you. Apply today! https://lnkd.in/g_mUMR6K

The Arboretum’s ArbNet interactive global community of accredited arboreta keeps growing! This #ArborDay marked the program’s 13th anniversary and the accreditation of its 700th arboretum, the Concordia Learning Landscape Arboretum in Portland, Ore. Intentionally planned as an outdoor classroom, this school-based, community-led arboretum is 100% volunteer run. #outdoorclassroom #trees #arbnet #arboretum