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 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: 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 (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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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 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, 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, 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