PASSPORT EUROPE FESTIVAL

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1 PASSPORT EUROPE FESTIVAL Saturday, September 23, and Sunday, September 24, 2017 The Morton Arboretum welcomes you to explore the diverse cultures of Europe with us. While you re here, visit our beautiful and historic tree collections from Northern and Central Europe. The Morton Arboretum is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that relies on the generosity of members and donors. Your visits and contributions support our work as the champion of trees.

2 OUR EUROPEAN CONNECTIONS Joy Morton, founder of The Morton Arboretum, drew inspiration from botanical gardens in Europe when he traveled there in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Established in 1922, The Morton Arboretum has partnered with European botanical gardens and conservation organizations for many decades, resulting in a rich collection of trees from Central and Northern Europe, where the climate is similar enough to ours that the trees can thrive in the Midwest. Stop by the Central and Northern European Collections to see trees carefully collected from across Europe. Be on the lookout for Tilia dasystyla, Crimean linden, a subspecies of linden tree which is more resistant to Japanese beetles than Tilia Cordata, little-leaved linden. You ll also find Quercus robur, English oak, which is native to Europe as far east as the Caucasus. In addition to collecting and conserving European trees, The Morton Arboretum works with European partners to have a global impact. As a patron member organization of Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI), headquartered in London, the Arboretum collaborates with botanic gardens and arboreta from around the world to further global plant conservation. Gerard Donnelly, PhD, president and CEO of the Arboretum, is a member of the BGCI board of directors and chairs its International Advisory Council. Murphy Westwood, PhD, director of global tree conservation, is an associate conservation officer with BGCI and works on the Global Trees Campaign Project. GENERAL INFORMATION FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE HOURS Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. BUILDING HOURS Visitor Center Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Gingko Restaurant Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Gingko Café Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Children s Garden Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Arboretum Store Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sterling Morton Library Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed Sunday Plant Clinic Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., closed Sunday For general Arboretum and membership information, please visit the Information Desk and Member Services Desk inside the Visitor Center. For festival information, visit the festival information tent. Tour this summer s exhibition, Origami in the Garden by artists Kevin and Jennifer Box, inspired by the Japanese art of paper-folding. Now in its final weeks! ArbNet, an interactive community of arboreta founded by The Morton Arboretum in 2011, fosters collaboration and best practices to advance the planting and conservation of trees. ArbNet is expanding its international network of arboreta in European countries like the Czech Republic, France, and the United Kingdom. By building global partnerships, The Morton Arboretum champions trees around the world. Join us as we celebrate the trees and cultures of Europe at today s festival and every day through our collections, conservation, and research. Sponsor EUROPEAN COLLECTIONS Take a walk through our European Collections and find these trees! Fraxinus excelsior European Ash Abies alba Silver Fir Salix alba White Willow Carpinus betulus European hornbeam 2017 The Morton Arboretum

3 6 Picnic Area Meadow Lake 7 To European Collection / P33 and West Side 1 Visitor Center Children s Garden To P4 Parking Lot Location 1: : : : Visitor Center Norway Spruce Stage Meadow Lake Lawn Meadow Lake Point : Scots Pine Stage : Bavarian Forest Stage Location 7: to European Collection / P33 and West Side

4 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 10:00 a.m. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 Ballet, Salt Creek Ballet Ballet, Salt Creek Ballet German dance, Walstadttänzer German dance, Walstadttänzer Spanish flamenco music, Guitarra Azul Acoustic European music, The Tones 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Location 1 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Location 1 Games and activities 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Games and activities Vendor Expo Vendor Expo Learn a language with Language Stars Learn a language with Language Stars Learn about hurling, an Irish sport Learn about hurling, an Irish sport Alliance Française of DuPage County 10:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Storytelling, Chis Fascione 11:00 a.m. Irish folk music, Trillium 11:00 a.m. Irish folk music, Trillium Russian music, Barynya Balalaika Duo Russian music, Barynya Balalaika Duo Polish polka music, Danny Mateja & IPA Tribute Band Polish polka music, Danny Mateja & IPA Tribute Band 11:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Noon Italian music, Frank Lamphere and Rat Pack Jazz Noon Italian music, Frank Lamphere and Rat Pack Jazz Spanish dance, Ensemble Español Russian and Ukranian performance, Chicago Cossacks German oompah music, Jimmy s Bavarians German oompah music, Jimmy s Bavarians Polish dance, Polonia Ensemble Polish dance, Polonia Ensemble Balkan music, Prazna Flasa Tamburtiza Orchestra Balkan music, Prazna Flasa Tamburitza Orchestra Scottish dance, Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers Scottish dance, Thistle & Heather Highland Dancers Italian dance, Vest Dance Group Italian dance, Vest Dance Group Greek dance, Dionysus Dance Group Greek dance, Dionysus Dance Group Scandinavian music, Chicago Spelmanslag Scandinavian music, Chicago Spelmanslag Irish dance, McNulty Irish Dancers Irish dance, McNulty Irish Dancers Spanish dance, Ballet Folklorico Infinity Spanish dance, Ballet Folklorico Infinity Hungarian dance, Borozda Dance Group Hungarian dance, Borozda Dance Group Spanish flamenco music, Guitarra Azul Acoustic European music, The Tones 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m.

5 REASONS TO RETURN Fall Color Festival Every day in October As the champion of trees, our time to shine is fall! Enjoy exciting events all month long: a Scarecrow Trail, Fall Color 5K Run and Walk, Glass Pumpkin Patch, Cider and Ale Festival, Mystery Dinner, Boo Breakfast, and more! Cider and Ale Festival Saturday, October 21 Savor hard cider and seasonal beers while you enjoy live music from Cadillac Groove. Bring a lawn chair and breathe in the crisp autumn air! Dog Admission Day Saturday, November 4 Hit the trails with your four-legged friend and enjoy a paw -fect day out. Complimentary arboretum pet bandana included in dog admission! TREE LIGHTS AT THE MORTON ARBORETUM Friday, November 17, 2017 through Monday, January 1, 2018 Tickets on sale Monday, October 2. mortonarb.org/illumination Illumination Sponsors Phone Fall Color Festival Presenting Sponsor CONNECT WITH US #mortonarboretum 4100 Illinois Route 53 Lisle, Illinois mortonarb.org 7000_9/17_LOW First Aid/Security In keeping with The Morton Arboretum s goal to plant and conserve trees, this paper contains recycled post-consumer fiber. Vegetarian Dinner Sunday, October 1 Treat yourself to a four-course vegetarian meal featuring seasonal crops expertly prepared and served in our Ginkgo Restaurant overlooking Meadow Lake.