Hispanic Heritage Month

Join The Morton Arboretum during Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic peoples.

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Join The Morton Arboretum during Hispanic Heritage Month to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of those people whose ancestors came from Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The observance, from September 15 to October 15, spans the anniversaries of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Mexico, and Chile, and includes Indigenous Peoples’ Day on October 13 and Día de la Raza on October 12.

Experience a variety of special events and programs at the Arboretum highlighting Latino, Latina, and Latinx cultural heritage and learn about the communities in Latin America that are partners in the Arboretum’s important work to protect and conserve threatened trees and ecosystems.

Science and Conservation

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Science is the foundation of the Arboretum’s work for trees. Learn how urban and community initiatives are improving the lives of people in the Chicago region and how on-the-ground action projects with partners in Mexico and Mesoamerica benefit ecosystems while supporting local communities.

Global Tree Conservation Program

Working around the world, the Arboretum’s Global Tree Conservation Program is dedicated to safeguarding tree species in biodiversity hotspots like Mesoamerica through global collaborations. Arboretum staff lead integrated, science-based conservation action projects that support sustainable livelihoods and respect local cultures and traditional knowledge.

Chicago Region Trees Initiative

The Chicago Region Trees Initiative is The Morton Arboretum’s urban and community forestry program, working to improve people’s lives by supporting the health, diversity, and equitable distribution of trees in the Chicago region and throughout Illinois.

Meet a Scientist

During Celebracion de los Arboles, attendees can visit info tables near Meadow Lake to speak with scientists from the Arboretum’s Chicago Region Trees Initiative and Global Tree Conservation Program.

Tree Science Field Stations

During Celebración de los Arboles, learn about conservation work being done by Arboretum scientists and explore the connection between oaks and monarch butterflies with guided tours beginning at the Arboretum’s Administration and Research Center.

Opportunities in Science

The Arboretum’s Center for Tree Science offers many opportunities for students and young people to get involved in tree conservation and STEM. Learn more about youth volunteer opportunities and the Arboretum’s Integrated Mentorship Program.