Understanding trees helps us understand the planet. Honoring the legacy of Bob Berry, whose work in dendrology and botany deepened our knowledge of forest ecosystems and the importance of conserving native trees. His contributions continue to inspire environmental awareness and sustainable forestry. #BobBerry #HistoryOfScience #Dendrology #Botany #TreeScience #ForestConservation #EnvironmentalAwareness #SustainableForestry #ScienceHistory #BYOLAcademy #NatureEducation #LearnScience

Ever wondered why rain water doesn’t stick to a #Peepal leaf? It just slides right off, almost like the leaf is waterproof. But it’s not magic. It’s science, and nature being brilliant as always. Watch the full video to find out how this works! #bharatsisodia #treescience #trees

Nature: Trees Talk Underground Through fungal networks called mycorrhizae, trees share nutrients and send warnings. It’s a hidden internet of roots—often called the “Wood Wide Web.” #FactSphere #NatureFacts #Ecology #WoodWideWeb #TreeScience

Not all tree planting is equal. Native species, community ownership & biodiversity-first approaches make all the difference. 🌱 🔗Learn more : ecoservedev.org #SmartAfforestation #ClimateLiteracy #TreeScience #ProjectVriksha #Sustainability #GreenIndia

New research uncovers how oak genomes drive long-term survival—through potent chemical defenses and finely tuned circadian rhythms. 🌿 Dive into the findings: sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #Genomics #Ecology #Biodiversity #TreeScience #PD #Plantdiversity

Stay informed about the latest at Forest Research by signing up for our mailing list. ✅ Receive updates on cutting-edge research ✅ Be the first to hear about new publications 📩 Sign up here: forestresearch.gov.uk/join-o… #ForestResearch #TreeScience #WoodlandManagement

Despite the drought conditions in much of Illinois, including abnormally low winter snowfall in Chicago, Arboretum scientists say that weather permitting, trees and plants in the Chicagoland region are generally still on track to experience peak spring blooms around a normal time this year of mid-April to May. Throughout the Arboretum’s East Woods, watch for spring blooms starting in late March. A range of ephemeral wildflowers like Dutchman’s breeches, spring beauty, and white and yellow trout lily will mark the onset of spring. Redbuds (pictured) are expected to bloom around the Arboretum’s Meadow Lake and Lake Marmo around mid-April to mid-May. Learn more in our press release: bit.ly/3XHbT1m #Spring #SpringBlooms #SpringBeauty #TreeScience #MortonArboretum

Great effort again from the team and Ambler Tree Arborists. 👏👏👏 More Hybrid Poplars removed helping with less debris, more light and better drainage. #treework #treemanagement #treescience

Learn about hybrid trees and how to identify them at the Arboretum in this video with tree expert Dr. Rebekah Mohn. #HybridTrees #TreeScience #MortonArboretum

Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Women represent 63% of the Arboretum staff who work in our science, conservation, living collections and Chicago Region Trees Initiative departments. And 68% of the volunteers who support the work of the Arboretum are female. Through our public educational programs—from science camps to internships and youth volunteer opportunities—we’re empowering the next generation of women to explore their passion for science and nature. #February11 #WomenInScience #STEM #Trees #Science #TreeScience #MortonArboretum

The Tree Council has worked with Defra, Forestry Commission and Forest Research to produce a practical toolkit that will equip local authorities and others responsible for managing trees with the information and tools needed to develop local risk-based management approaches for Oak Processionary Moth. Crucially, the toolkit promotes evidence-led, risk management that balances the need to safeguard public health and wellbeing with maintaining biodiversity and protecting our precious oak trees. Head to our website to access the toolkit treecouncil.org.uk/science-a… #nativetrees #treesofinstagram #lovewildlife #lovenature #nativeplants #uktrees #britishtrees #treescience #OPM

Exciting times at the Arboretum’s first-ever Graduate Student and Postdoc Research Symposium! This week, we celebrated the next generation of tree science leaders as they shared amazing talks on fungi, roots, and the evolution and conservation of oaks, including the endangered arroyo oak (Quercus brandegeei). Pictured from left to right: Ryo Nakahata, Nicholas Medina, Kelsey Patrick, Ash Hamilton, and Rebekah Mohn. #TreeScience #ResearchSymposium #Conservation #STEM #MortonArboretum

🌱 Traits matter: Trees with taller heights, smaller seeds, and lower wood density, leaf N, and specific leaf area are more vulnerable to climate change. Functional traits hold the key to predicting resilience. 🌡️ #TreeScience 5/8

Mexico is the ultimate hotspot for oak diversity, with over 160 species of oak trees (genus Quercus) calling it home! Join us as an Arboretum expert dives into the vital role these majestic giants play in our ecosystems and why studying them is key to preserving our planet’s precious biodiversity. #Oaks #OakTrees #Trees #Mexico #TreeScience #Herbarium

Are you an undergraduate student seeking a transformative summer internship at the Arboretum? Apply now for our Center for Tree Science's Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program! Work on impactful tree science projects exploring solutions for climate change, biodiversity loss, natural resources management, and urban life. Applications are open until Jan. 31. Learn more and apply: bit.ly/3CS08h4 #TreeChampion #SummerInternship #UndergraduateResearch #TreeScience #STEM #Conservation #Biodiversity #ClimateChange

🌳Gmm tree planters! Ever heard of the "Wood Wide Web"? Trees chat through roots & fungi, sharing nutrients and warning of threats. A reminder to cherish our green allies! Nature's wisdom is endlessly inspiring. 🍃 #NatureWisdom #TreeScience

Congratulations to Arboretum VP of Science and Conservation Murphy Westwood, PhD, on receiving the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s 2024 Silver Honorary Medal for noteworthy service in horticulture! Westwood (pictured right with MHS President and Executive Director James Hearsum) was recognized for her impactful contributions to research and conservation of threatened tree species locally and globally. Her visionary leadership drives critical research and conservation efforts through the Arboretum’s Center for Tree Science, Global Tree Conservation Program, ArbNet, and Chicago Region Trees Initiative. #TreeScience #TreeConservation #Trees #Conservation #HonoraryMedals #MHS #MassHort #MassachusettsHorticulturalSociety #121stHonoraryMedals #MortonArboretum

The Arboretum contributed to this landmark @IUCNRedList analysis, providing more than 500 assessments focused on oaks of the world and native trees of the U.S. It was a monumental collaborative effort to assess 60,000 tree species worldwide, but one that was imperative to provide baseline data to inform future conservation efforts. The contributions of tree-focused public gardens and arboreta were essential to this effort. We are already seeing the impacts that the Global Tree Assessment catalyzed, such as the work of the Global Conservation Consortia to implement conservation actions to reverse threats and build conservation capacity. Together, we’re making a difference to safeguard biodiversity! For more information about the Arboretum's work on IUCN Red List Threat Assessments for Priority Tree Species: bit.ly/40Jb3DZ  #GlobalTreeAssessment #Conservation #TreeScience #Trees

This #OAKtober, we take you behind the scenes of a three-state bur oak experiment at the Arboretum and in Minnesota and Oklahoma. Learn how oaks may respond to climate change. #BurOaks #Trees #TreeStudy #TreeScience #CommonGarden #ClimateChange #MortonArboretum

Kearsley et al., "Historical tree phenology data reveal the seasonal rhythms of the Congo Basin rainforest" Plant-Environment Interactions (2024) doi.org/10.1002/pei3.10136 @WileyGlobal @wileyplantsci @wileyinresearch #scopus #plantsci #treescience