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The Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum is a world-renowned tree-focused botanical garden and scientific research center. Established in 1922 by Mr. Joy Morton, founder of the Morton Salt Company, its 1,700 acres include specialty tree and plant collections, nine miles of roads, 16 miles of hiking trails, a 2-acre Grand Garden, 4-acre Children’s Garden, Maze Garden, educational programs for all ages, the Sterling Morton Library, and Visitor Center. Special exhibitions and events attract guests from around the country and the world. The Morton Arboretum ranks among the leading arboreta globally in size, age, quality of specimens, and programs and initiatives to plant and protect trees. It offers a business casual workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, equity, accessibility, and sustainable practices.
Vision
We envision a greener, healthier, more beautiful world where people and trees thrive together.
Mission
The mission of The Morton Arboretum is to collect, study, display, and conserve trees and other plants from around the world to inspire learning, foster enjoyment, benefit communities, encourage action, and enhance the environment.
Additional Culture Details
At The Morton Arboretum, we deeply value the contributions of our employees and recognize that investing in our staff is essential for fostering a fulfilling and inclusive employee experience. Our commitment to fostering equity and well-being drives our approach to providing competitive compensation and benefits, rooted in principles of market competitiveness and equity, transparency, recognition of performance, and employee development.
By upholding these principles, The Morton Arboretum demonstrates its commitment to nurturing a work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, motivated, and empowered to contribute their best. We prioritize programs that promote work-life balance and support mental health and overall well-being.
By upholding these principles, The Morton Arboretum demonstrates its commitment to nurturing a work environment where all employees feel valued, respected, motivated, and empowered to contribute their best. We prioritize programs that promote work-life balance and support mental health and overall well-being.
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