What’s New at the Morton Arboretum This Winter: Guided Yoga, Therapy Walks, and More

The [Morton Arboretum](https://secretchicago.com/morton-arboretum-vivid-creatures/) has a packed schedule this season, with dozens of fun events to help you fight the winter blues. From group wellness events to whiskey tastings and a chocolate-themed weekend, there’s something fun for everybody at Chicagoland’s largest arboretum. Here’s all the details! New Year’s resolution and wellness programming ---------------------------------------------- Chicagoans can kick off the New Year at Morton Arboretum with a variety of fitness and wellness programming. Choose from mindful movement classes, outdoor exploration opportunities, and immersive art experiences. Here’s what’s on the schedule: * Forest Therapy Walks: + Feb. 1, 18, 28, + March 2, 12, 21, 27 * Kundalini Yoga: + Jan. 19, 26 + Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23, + March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 * Live Sound Meditation + Jan. 19 + Feb. 4, 23 + March 12, 23 * Mindful Mobility Stretch and Flow: + Jan. 29 + Feb. 5, 12 * Writing and Art Nature Retreat: + Feb. 6 and/or Feb. 7 * LGBTQ+ Forest Therapy Walk + Feb. 14 * Creative Movement with ChoreoCog Dance: + Feb. 19, 26 + March 5, 12, 19 * Nighttime Walking Meditation: + Feb. 27 + March 28 Chocolate weekend ----------------- This winter, be sure to head to Morton Arboretum for a weekend-long celebration of the cacao-tree and all things chocolate. The arboretum invites visitors to explore a variety of presentations by cacao experts, providing a fun and educational look at how chocolate is made from the bean up! Guests will also enjoy an all-out chocolate market featuring homemade baked goods, candies, and other sweets — perfect for Valentines Day gift giving! Juniper Junction ---------------- The Morton Arboretum is unveiling *Juniper Junction * this winter in partnership with the LGB Model Railroad Club of Chicago. This sprawling large-scale model railroad is the perfect all-ages experience, featuring a captivating display of miniature moving trains, buildings, and other intricate details. Here’s the best part—a visit to Juniper Junction is included in a standard admission ticket! The display is open daily at the arboretum’s Firefly Pavilion through Sunday, February 22. Winter Whiskey Tasting ---------------------- Morton Arboretum is teaming up with whiskey experts from Binny’s Beverage Depot for the ultimate winter whiskey tasting event on Saturday, March 14. Guests will enjoy a curated selection of whiskeys along with live music, fire pits, light bites, and NA beverage options. Tickets include access to one of two tasting sessions, a six-ounce snifter whiskey glass, bottomless whiskey samples, along with admission to the arboretum. More events and information --------------------------- There’s even more happening at Morton Arboretum this season. Click here for a full list of exhibitions, ticket options, and more information. Source: https://secretchicago.com/morton-arboretum-february-march-events/