Ladd Arboretum and Evanston Ecology Center
located in Evanston, Illinois
This arboretum is located in a narrow strip of land paralleling a 3/4 mile of McCormick Blvd and the North Shore Channel. This is a reclaimed section of land owned by the Metropolitan Sanitary District of greater Chicago featuring 23 acres of trees planted by citizens of Evanston. Edward Ladd, founder of the Evanston Review, planted the first tree in 1959.
Some of the trees you'll find include birch, maples, pine and oak. There are several themed gardens including the Friendship Garden, Meadow Garden, Prairie Restoration Area, bird sanctuary, Women's Terrance and Cherry Tree Walk. In addition, there are "community gardens" available for residents of Evanston. These currently are the James Park Gardens on Oakton, Twiggs Gardens on Simpson, McCormick Gardens on McCormick Blvd. and Lighthouse Gardens on Sheridan Road. They are available from mid-March through mid-November.
The Evanston Ecology Center is located in the middle of the Arboretum and their mission is to "foster greater appreciation, awareness and knowledge of the natural environment and our interdependence with it." The center holds classes, programs and services for both children, adults and naturalists, and in the Spring and Fall they hold educational canoe trips in the North Shore Channel.
The facilities are available for rental for meetings, conferences and retreats - most common is the multipurpose room in the Evanston Ecology Center.
Address:
2024 McCormick Boulevard
Evanston, IL 60201
Hours & Times:
Evanston Ecology Center
Mid Sept-May:
M-Sat, 9am-4:30pm mid-September to May.
Closed Sundays, Saturdays June-Sept.
Admission:
Unknown (Free?)
Phone:
(847) 448-8256 Fax: (847) 448-4405
Visit the Official Website
2024 McCormick Boulevard
Evanston, IL 60201
Hours & Times:
Evanston Ecology Center
Mid Sept-May:
M-Sat, 9am-4:30pm mid-September to May.
Closed Sundays, Saturdays June-Sept.
Admission:
Unknown (Free?)
Phone:
(847) 448-8256 Fax: (847) 448-4405
Visit the Official Website
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