Bloom Report: April 27, 2022 (3.118631)
Date: April 27 2022Creator: Hedborn Jr., Edward A.
Type: Serial
Bloom Report: April 20, 2022 (3.118630)
Date: April 20 2022Creator: Hedborn Jr., Edward A.
Type: Serial
Bloom Report: April 13, 2022 (3.118629)
Date: April 13 2022Creator: Hedborn Jr., Edward A.
Type: Serial
Bloom Report: March 30, 2022 (3.118627)
Date: March 30 2022Creator: Hedborn Jr., Edward A.
Type: Serial
Bloom Report: March 23, 2022 (3.118626)
Date: March 23 2022Creator: Hedborn Jr., Edward A.
Type: Serial
Bloom Report: March 16, 2022 (3.118625)
Date: March 16 2022Creator: Hedborn Jr., Edward A.
Type: Serial
The Morton Arboretum Newsletter, Winter 1977 (3.116363)
Date: 1977Creator: The Morton Arboretum
Type: Serial
Extent: 4 pages
Plant Health Care Report: Issue 2006.14 (3.59429)
Date: July 21 2006Creator: Miller, Fredric D., Ware, George
Type: Serial
Description:Contains observations gathered from the Morton Arboretum and surrounding areas: degree days and weather, insects, plant diseases. This issue includes information on Earwigs, Euonymus Scale Crawler, Cytospora on Blue Spruce, Leaf Blotch on American Linden, Sooty Mold on European Black Alder and Abiotic Leaf Scorch on White Oak. It also includes an article by George Ware on Planetree Cultivars.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Winter 2002 (3.107078)
Date: 2002Creator: Kenaston, Sally, Crosby, Cindy
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Winter 2002 branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: a focus on the Branching Out initiative at the Arboretum which consisted of the new Visitor Center, the Children's Garden and other projects. Volunteer opportunities, a list of new volunteers and activities and classes at the Arboretum are also included.
Extent: 4 pages
Branches: Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Spring 2011 (3.107097)
Date: 2011Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Spring 2011 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: new volunteer perks for those working over 40 hours; a preview of the Nature Unframed Exhibition; the Volunteer Recognition dinner; and the health benefits of volunteering. Volunteer opportunities are also included.
Extent: 4 pages
Branches: Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Fall 2011 (3.107096)
Date: 2011Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Fall 2011 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: the launch of a staff nominated Volunteer Recognition program by Volunteer Coordinator Kristin Sabatino; and the Volunteer Recognition dinner. An In Memoriam and volunteer opportunities are also included.
Extent: ;4 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Spring 2010 (3.107095)
Date: 2010Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Spring 2010 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: an Assistant Counselor in Training program for the Summer Science Camp; Arbor Day Plant Sale information; new volunteer computer check-in stations in the Administration building; a feature about the Arboretum on social media, Facebook, Twitter and Flickr; Eagle Scouts working on their Eagle Scout projects at the Arboretum under the supervision of Ed Hedborn; an announcement about institutions that Arboretum volunteers can visit for free during National Volunteer Week; student volunteers working with the Roots Exhibition; and a trial program to have volunteers supervise other volunteers in the Woodland Management Program, East Woods. An In Memoriam and volunteer opportunities are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Fall 2010 (3.107094)
Date: 2010Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Fall 2010 Branches Newsletter features articles on the following: Pat Murphy, volunteer in the Sterling Morton Library and her work organizing the plant nursery catalog collection; a focus on Sally Kenaston as she departs her role of Volunteer Coordinator; an introduction to Kristin Sabatino, the new Volunteer Coordinator; a highlight on volunteer Penny Beernsten, winner of the West Suburban Philanthropic Society award; a feature on the Theatre Hike program; an overview of the Fall Color Festival and the Trick or Trees Programs; a write up of the Volunteer Appreciation and a feature on the Children's Garden volunteers.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Fall 2009 (3.107093)
Date: 2009Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Fall 2009 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: student volunteer Brett Lezon and his work at Meadow Lake; an international volunteer program in conjunction with Benedictine University in which 12 students from the Middle East helped clear invasive species from Schulenberg Prairie; the new volunteer trail patrol; the annual volunteer appreciation; and an exchange program between Brookfield Zoo and the Arboretum to promote the Animal Houses Exhibition at the Arboretum. Volunteer opportunities and an In Memoriam are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for The Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, February 2009 (3.107092)
Date: 2009Creator: Heffern, Nicholle
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the February 2009 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: the upcoming Animal House Exhibition of 11 oversized animal dens; the Active Volunteer benefits programs; an employee and volunteer giving program to support the China Collection and further emerald ash borer research; the Holiday Experience including trains and the Yule Log Hunt; Kathy Crawford, an Interpretation and Exhibits volunteer; and Angus Buchanan, a Morton Arboretum Children's Garden Youth Volunteer, or Macgyver, who is converting his volunteer work into an Eagle Scout project. Volunteer opportunities and an In Memoriam are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Fall 2008 (3.107091)
Date: 2008Creator: Kenaston, Sally, Heffern, Nicholle
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Fall 2008 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: volunteers Linus Gog and Alicia Geisler who conducted research in the Elm collection and created a poster presented by Dr. Andrew Hipp at the Botany 2008 conference; a local news feature on the Children's Garden; the first Member Open House; a feature on Soil Science volunteers; the Volunteer Recognition; and the Arboretum's inclusion of students in the S.T.E.P. program at Naperville North High School in the volunteer program. Volunteer opportunities are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Fall 2007 (3.107089)
Date: 2007Creator: Kenaston, Sally, Cusack, Marty, Holman, Jenny
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Fall 2007 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: volunteer bird monitoring groups; College of Du Page volunteers in the Children's Garden studying Nature Deficit Disorder; two interns, Justin Beynon and Katherine Rytych, and their projects on community trees in Homewood and writing an Arboretum Conservation Policy; the volunteer recognition evening; an appeal for contributions to the Branching Out campaign and encouragement for volunteers to be ambassadors for the Arboretum. Volunteer opportunities and an In Memoriam are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, June 2007 (3.107088)
Date: 2007Creator: Holman, Jenny
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the June 2007 Branches newsletter contains articles on the following: the new volunteer bike patrol; artist Patrick Daugherty and work volunteers assisted with on his Xanadu sculpture; the Arboretum's preparation for the emergence of the 17 year cicadas; the introduction of a new enhanced membership program; volunteering at the plant sale; and the volunteer crew responsible for the flower arrangements in and around the Arboretum. An In Memoriam, volunteer opportunities and a feature on the annual volunteer recognition are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, February 2007 (3.107087)
Date: 2007Creator: Kenaston, Sally
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the February 2007 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: the annual Yule Log Hunt; the Christmas bird count conducted in part by volunteer Jeff Chapman; a Macgyvers, Morton Arboretum Children's Garden Youth Volunteers, update on the benefits of the program for participants; 8 members of the boy Scouts of American who completed their Eagle Scout program under the direction of Ed Hedborn, Arboretum Plant Records Manager; and safety tips outlined by Dave Cascarano, Arboretum Security Supervisor. Volunteer opportunities and an In Memoriam are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Spring 2006 (3.107086)
Date: 2006Creator: Kenaston, Sally
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Spring 2006 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: the formation of the Arboretum lakes which are all artificial including an overview of the Arboretum's wetland areas; a photography feature on backyard birds in the winter; a National Volunteer Week celebration; and a feature on local Starbuck employees volunteering at the Arboretum on Earth Day. Volunteer opportunities and an In Memoriam are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Fall 2006 (3.107085)
Date: 2006Creator: Kenaston, Sally, Cusack, Marty, Cusack, Marty
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Fall 2006 Branches Newsletter includes articles on the following: a focus on the Plant Clinic volunteers in answering questions about the Emerald Ash Borer; Macgyvers, Morton Arboretum Children's Garden Youth volunteers, and their work presenting activities for the children; Volunteer Recognition night with a theme of Parisian Bistro; the new Strategic Plan; and recognition of 2 volunteers, Chuck Henning and Janice Sommer, who won an award from the West Suburban Philanthropic Network. An In Memoriam and a list of upcoming volunteer opportunities is also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Winter 2005 (3.107084)
Date: 2005Creator: Crosby, Cindy, Kenaston, Sally
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Winter 2005 Branches Newsletter includes articles on the following: a focus on the Thornton High School Project in Harvey, Illinois to create a mini-arboretum and garden; a new facilities and programming update including statistics on the impact on visitation numbers; and a feature on Craig Johnson, Director of Education and Public Programs, who is retiring as the volunteer manager of the Schulenberg Prairie. A list of new volunteers, tuition free classes for volunteers, volunteer opportunities and information on the volunteer orientation are also included along with an in memoriam section.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Spring 2005 (3.107083)
Date: 2005Creator: Crosby, Cindy, Kenaston, Sally
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Spring 2005 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following: a focus on volunteer, Walter Eickhorst, who along with his family has a long history of association with the Arboretum; an introduction to the new Children's Garden; a review of the Arboretum's Conflict of Interest Policy; and an article featuring the trees of Palos Park. A list of new volunteers, volunteer opportunities and arboretum activities is also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Winter 2005/2006 (3.107082)
Date: 2005 – 2006Creator: Crosby, Cindy, Kenaston, Sally
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Winter 2005-2006 Branches Newsletter features articles on the following: a focus on volunteer Jeff Franklin; a feature on attendance at the Arboretum since the opening of the Children's Garden and Maze; the presentation of an AT&T Cares Foundation Grant; Volunteer Recognition Night; an overview of the newly established volunteer name badge system and an introduction to Betsy Hunt, volunteer Office Assistant. Volunteer opportunities. A list of new volunteers, upcoming arboretum activities and an In memoriam section are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Winter 2004 (3.107081)
Date: 2004Creator: Crosby, Cindy, Danielson, Donna, Kenaston, Sally
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Winter 2004 Branches Newsletter contains articles on the following; a focus on the Super Stuffers volunteer group who fold, stuff and affix mailing labels to Arboretum mailings; new Gatehouse procedures as a result of the new main entrance at Park Boulevard and Illinois Route 53; efforts to control Gypsy moths at the arboretum including trapping adult males and searching for egg masses; and an introduction to Edith Makra, in the newly created position of Community Trees Advocate. A list of new volunteers, tuition free classes for volunteers, volunteer opportunities and an in memoriam section is also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Spring 2004 (3.107080)
Date: 2004Creator: Kenaston, Sally
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Spring 2004 Branches Newsletter features articles on the following: a focus on bluebird monitoring including Ron Olson and his Boy Scout troop; a celebration of volunteers during National Volunteer Week which includes recognition of volunteers in various areas of the Arboretum; and the volunteer giving kick-off with description of the Living Tree Arch at the Entrance to the Maze Garden. Also included is a list of upcoming summer education classes, volunteer opportunities, a list of new volunteers and an In Memoriam.
Extent: 8 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Summer 2003 (3.107079)
Date: 2003Creator: Crosby, Cindy, Kenaston, Sally
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Summer 2003 Branches Newsletter features articles on the following: a focus on volunteer, Bonnie Vicha; an update on the Branching Out! project construction; a feature on two books published by volunteer Cindy Crosby including By Willoway Brook: Exploring the Landscape of Prayer with Schulenberg Prairie as it's setting; a capsule on recently honored volunteers; a summary of the turtle rescue project at Meadow Lake lead by volunteer, Ron Humbert, as part of the Branching Out! project and a Q & A about tree preservation at the Arboretum during the Branching Out! project. A list of new volunteers, an In Memoriam section, upcoming Arboretum activities and volunteer opportunities are also included.
Extent: 6 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum (3.107077)
Date: 2002Creator: Kenaston, Sally, Crosby, Cindy, Donnelly, Gerard T.
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Fall 2002 Branches Newsletter features articles on the following: volunteer, Stuart Vogel, who assisted with a tree temperature tracking project; Eagle Scout, Andrew Johnston, who completed a restoration project of the woodland near Parking Lot 13; the upcoming Fall Color Festival; the awarding of an Institute of Museum and Library Services grant to the Arboretum; and a feature on the Arboretum Board of Trustees. Volunteer opportunities, a list of new volunteers and upcoming Arboretum activities and classes are also included.
Extent: 4 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Winter 2001 (3.107075)
Date: 2001Creator: Way, Carol
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Winter 2001 Branches Newsletter features articles on the following: volunteer Tom Von Hoppe who after 15 years volunteering at the Arboretum was designated an Arboretum ambassador; the Volunteer giving Project to plant bulbs on the East side; a photo of the Eagle Scout volunteers on the Heritage Trail; a poem The Birds of Christmas by volunteer Laura Rowen; and a report on bluebird productivity at the Arboretum. Volunteer opportunities, a list of new volunteers and Arboretum classes and activities are included.
Extent: 4 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Summer 2001 (3.107074)
Date: 2001Creator: Way, Carol
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Summer 2001 Branches Newsletter features articles on the following: the Volunteer Recognition; the Arboretum Master Site Plan, a Volunteer Giving Project for the East side Glade bulb planting, and a poem Trees by Howard Nemerov. Volunteer opportunities, a list of new volunteers and arboretum activities and classes are also included.
Extent: ;4 pages
Branches: A Newsletter for the Volunteers of The Morton Arboretum, Spring/Summer 2000 (3.107073)
Date: 2000Creator: Way, Carol
Type: Serial
Description:This digitized issue of the Spring/Summer 2000 Branches Newsletter features articles on the following: a feature on volunteer Lorree Weipert who has worked at the Visitor Center; an update on the Eagle Scout project on the Heritage Trail overseen by Ed Hedborn; the Botanic Design Group of volunteers who design and complete the botanical arrangements found throughout the Arboretum buildings; a poem Ode to volunteers by an unknown author and an update on the bluebird nesting box project. volunteer opportunities, a list of new volunteers, activities and classes at the Arboretum are also included.
Extent: 4 pages