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Morton Arboretum To Stay Closed Through May 31
The extended temporary closure is due to the current coronavirus stay-at-home order.
LISLE, IL — The Morton Arboretum announced Saturday that it is extending its temporary closure through May 31 due to the new coronavirus shutdown. In addition, all in-person programs, classes and other events have been canceled through May 31 as well.
To allow for social distancing, the arboretum has transferred its in-person classes and educational programs to a digital format. Residents can click the link to see what virtual offerings are available at Morton Arboretum. The digital offerings include sessions about seeds, signs of spring, info on planting trees and more.
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According to a news release, Morton Arboretum staff is working remotely whenever possible. If you have a question about a plant or a tree, you can email plantclinic@mortonarb.org.
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