The Morton Arboretum

4100 Illinois Route 53
Lisle IL 60532

Sector: Nonprofit Organization

Service Area: Regional

About The Morton Arboretum

The Morton Arboretum is a nonprofit organization with a mission to collect, study, display, and conserve trees and other plants from around the world to inspire learning, foster enjoyment, benefit communities, encourage action, and enhance the environment.

The Youth Volunteer Program is a great way to get service hours, learn about STEM college and career information, and…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning
Offerings
Internships
Audiences
7th Grade Students / Youth
8th Grade Students / Youth
9th Grade Students / Youth
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Get your kids and entire family immersed in science, nature, and trees at one of the many hands-on programs at The Mo…

Themes
Outdoor Learning, Art, Science, Seasons, Baking, Tram Rides, Health
Offerings
Direct teaching
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
General Public/Family
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Educators can register for an optional extension of their selected bundle for a nominal fee that includes a live, one…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Energy, Plants, Seasons, Pollintators, Seeds, Life Cycles, Adaptations, Ecosystems, Plant Growth & Reproduction, Plant Careers
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Grant funding
Supporting networks (online/in-person)
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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The Morton Arboretum has developed several new and free digital resources for you to download by request. These bundl…

Themes
Air Quality, Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Energy, Outdoor Learning...
Offerings
Curriculum & instructional materials
Materials & supplies
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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This summer, unlock your child’s imagination with interactive outdoor adventures among 1,700 acres of trees at The …

Themes
Outdoor Learning, STEM
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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“Planted: Finding Your Roots in STEM Careers” introduces students to plant professionals.

Themes
Air Quality, Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Energy, Environmental Justice...
Offerings
Curriculum & instructional materials
Audiences
6th Grade Students / Youth
7th Grade Students / Youth
8th Grade Students / Youth
9th Grade Students / Youth
10th Grade Students / Youthmore...
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The mission of Little Trees is to help young children develop a deep and meaningful relationship with the natural wor…

Themes
Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, STEM, Water, The Little Trees curriculum is seasonally based and interest driven.
Offerings
Curriculum & instructional materials
Direct teaching
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
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Spark curiosity about science, nature, and art with one of the many programs available to school groups and classroom…

Themes
Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Outdoor Learning, STEM, Cycles, Ecosystems, Habitats, Seasons, Bugs, Trees, Plants
Offerings
Curriculum & instructional materials
Direct teaching
Field trips
Grant funding
Materials & supplies
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Supplement your classroom with these hands-on resources developed by teachers, for teachers.

Themes
Air Quality, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), STEM, Water, Trees, animal & animal adaptations, scientific tools, invasive species
Offerings
Curriculum & instructional materials
Materials & supplies
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Invite the experts from The Morton Arboretum into your classroom for a fun learning experience.

Themes
Trees, Seasons, Plants, Habitats
Offerings
Classroom volunteers/presenters
Direct teaching
Materials & supplies
Audiences
Pre-K/Early Childhood
Kindergarden
1st Grade Students / Youth
2nd Grade Students / Youth
3rd Grade Students / Youthmore...
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Whether exploring a newfound hobby or digging deeper into plants and nature, adults of all ages have a myriad of ways…

Themes
Climate Change, Conservation (Wildlife/Habitat), Food Systems/Nutrition, Outdoor Learning, STEM...
Offerings
Direct teaching
Professional development/consulting for teachers
Audiences
Pre-Service Educators/College Students
Teachers/Administrators
Informal Educators
General Public/Family
Senior Citizensmore...
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