Big Rock Member Trail Mixer

Name: Big Rock Member Trail Mixer
Start: 2025-10-05T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-05T14:00:00-05:00
Location: 4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United States, Illinois 60532

Schedule

Sun Oct 05 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

4100 IL-53, Lisle, IL, United States, Illinois 60532 | Lisle, IL

The Big Rock Member Trail Mixer invites members of The Morton Arboretum to savor the beauty of autumn with activities and hikes centered around the Big Rock Visitor Station and the trails of the Arboretum’s East Woods on Sunday, October 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Whether you’re new to the Arboretum or have visited many times before, this free event is a great way to connect with fellow members and explore some of the Arboretum’s 16-mile network of trails.
Highlights
Explore the Arboretum
Stop by the “Animals of the Woodlands” station in the Visitor Center to learn about the creatures that live at the Arboretum and then look for signs of them along the trails.
Visit the “Geology of the Arboretum” display at Big Rock Visitor Station to discover how geological history is written in the Arboretum’s landscape.
Enjoy a free 30-minute guided hike to learn about the evolution of the Arboretum’s landscape and Big Rock’s connection to the unique geology of northern Illinois, or follow a special map marked with hidden gems and points of interest to visit on your own self-guided hike. All guided hikes are sold out.
Complimentary Snacks and Discounts
Check in at the welcome table in the Visitor Center on Sunday, October 5 to pick up a special Big Rock Member Trail Mixer map, a complimentary drink and snack (while supplies last), and to be entered into a drawing to win four AnyDay Tickets to Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum.
Members also receive a discount coupon for 10% off purchases made at the Ginkgo Café and the Ginkgo Restaurant. Discount coupons are valid on Sunday, October 5 only. Tree Advocate-level members and above receive 15% off.
Registration
The Big Rock Member Trail Mixer event is free for Arboretum members.
Your membership supports the Arboretum’s vision of a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
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