Grand Garden To Open To The Public At Morton Arboretum Sept. 18

LISLE, IL — The Morton Arboretum is set to unveil its new Grand Garden Sept. 18 with a celebration that will include live music, face painting and more.

The Grand Garden has three sections: Celebration Garden, Joy of Plants Garden and Centennial Plaza. The spaces offer unique water features, garden rooms and a terrace that will be used to host celebrations, according to an update from Morton Arboretum.

Morton Arboretum Director of Public Relations and Social Media Tari Marshall told Patch, "The garden was designed to showcase the beauty and diversity of plants in a central location easily accessible to all guests. It is just steps away from the visitor center, spanning the length of two football fields and reimagining the footprint of the Arboretum’s historic Hedge Garden, created in 1934."

The opening day celebration kicks off at 1 p.m. and is included with admission to the arboretum. Guests can enjoy complimentary refreshments as they tour the gardens and docents will be present to offer details about the plant life, garden history and other features.

What: Grand Garden Opening Day Celebration

When: Sept. 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Where: Morton Arboretum, 4100 IL-53, Lisle