More than 300 people from the Chicago area attended a fundraising dinner party with a four seasons theme at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, May 12. The pledges of $174,000 will help support the arboretum’s commitment to encourage planting and conservation of trees and to bring children a deeper appreciation for nature.

The Morton Arboretum is 1,700 outdoor acres with a collection of 4,057 kinds of trees, shrubs and plants from around the world.

The Maze Garden at the Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Ill.

Aside from the great dinner and entertainment (Celtic music), the guests took strolls through the Maze Garden and Children’s Garden. Past fundraisers help build the four-acre Children’s Garden. LASN featured this garden in the March 2006 issue (see ?EUR??,,????'?????<

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The Morton Arboretum is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year, from 7 to 7 (or sunset), whichever is earlier.

For more information, visit mortonarb.org.