Thanksgiving morning hike at Morton

Happy Thanksgiving-FREE Admission

Thursday, November 28,2023
Grounds open, 7:00 a.m. - sunset

All buildings and the Children's Garden will be closed. Restrooms will be available in the west pavilion of the Visitor Center and the West Side shelter at Parking Lot 21.

Enjoy FREE admission. !!! However due to covid, you must use the link below to order tickets for 9 am . Choose non member, adult and the date , it will be free !

https://tickets.mortonarb.org/admission

Choose GUEST and enter your email data to get e ticket mailed. Try for 9 am entry or 930. Either one will work

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Internationally renowned artist Daniel Popper created five 15- to 26-foot-tall sculptures exclusively for the Arboretum featured in various locations across its 1,700 acres, leading guests to areas they may not have explored before. It is his largest exhibition to date anywhere in the world.
On the East Side, a short walk from the Visitor Center, guests are able to step within a huge female figure, as if into the heart of nature. Continuing along a less than mile-long walk, they encounter a majestic maternal figure as tall as a tree, and a sculpture of diverse human facial traits interwoven with root structures. On the West Side, two hands joined by intertwining roots extend near a grove of old oaks, and a towering face evokes the interconnectedness of humans and trees. Made of concrete, fiberglass, and steel, each sculpture weighs several metric tons. The largest ground footprint is 28 feet wide and 37 feet long.

Trees have the power to refresh and restore people, to connect them to the natural world. People rely on trees for clean air to breathe, shade to cool, and beauty that can bring joy and relaxation, among many other benefits. In turn, trees need people to care for them if they are to thrive and share their benefits, especially in a changing climate. Guests are invited to reimagine their relationships with trees as they explore these expressive large-scale artworks while also enjoying the outdoors and the trees of The Morton Arboretum.

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Take a hike and burn off some calories prior to your Thanksgiving meal!

• Mileage up to you ( usual average is 3-6)
  Bring hot thermos, gloves and your smile

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** sorry no pets
Kids ok !!

Meet at main entrance gate to park, just outside bathrooms near parking lot.