Press Release Listings The Morton Arboretum The morton arboretum’s chicago region trees initiative announces 2024 urban forestry award recipients. the morton arboretum’s chicago region trees initiative (crti) and its partners honored three urban forestry champions for their exceptional work to enhance the regional forest during crti’s annual partner recognition celebration on sept. 16. Lisle, ill. (jan. 16, 2024) – the morton arboretum is expanding its leadership team with the appointment of two executives in newly created positions. norissa bailey, sphr, joined the arboretum on jan. 16 as vice president of people and culture. karen magid, ph.d., will take on the chief of staff role beginning feb. 20.
Press Release Listings The Morton Arboretum Lisle, ill. (june 10, 2024)— the morton arboretum today announced the selection of 22 urban forestry projects in priority communities throughout illinois that will receive a portion of nearly $6.9 million in federal inflation reduction act (ira) funding through the u.s. department of agriculture forest service, under the direction of the illinois department of natural resources (idnr). Koski takes over the role from gerard t. donnelly, phd., who is retiring after 32 years of service at the arboretum. “the morton arboretum helps millions of people maintain a vital connection with trees and plants, while leading efforts to conserve trees throughout the chicago region and around the world,” said koski in a press release. The morton arboretum has entered into a 30 year power purchase agreement that will allow it to generate solar power to cover 100% of its annual electricity needs. “as one of the world’s leading tree conservation organizations, the morton arboretum is actively pursuing transformative, environmental sustainability throughout its operations,” said james s. fawley, the arboretum’s interim. It will run from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on nov. 16 and 17. tickets for illumination as well as the special night events will be available starting oct. 16 on the morton arboretum website or in person at the visitor center. photo courtesy: the morton arboretum. if you have a story idea, we want to hear from you! illumination: tree lights at the.
Press Release Listings The Morton Arboretum The morton arboretum has entered into a 30 year power purchase agreement that will allow it to generate solar power to cover 100% of its annual electricity needs. “as one of the world’s leading tree conservation organizations, the morton arboretum is actively pursuing transformative, environmental sustainability throughout its operations,” said james s. fawley, the arboretum’s interim. It will run from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. on nov. 16 and 17. tickets for illumination as well as the special night events will be available starting oct. 16 on the morton arboretum website or in person at the visitor center. photo courtesy: the morton arboretum. if you have a story idea, we want to hear from you! illumination: tree lights at the. The morton arboretum in lisle, ill., announced it will receive $15 million in federal funding from the u.s. forest service through the inflation reduction act (ira) to expand and improve the tree canopy in disadvantaged communities throughout illinois. The morton arboretum has compiled a database of global tree focused public gardens that is the basis for the arbnet collaborative network. the morton register is a constantly growing list, identifying organizations that collect and display trees, shrubs, and other woody plants for the benefit of the public, science, and conservation.
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