Design Awards honoring the Children's Garden at the Morton Arboretum

Landscape Architect Magazine, the national publication of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) has called the Children's Garden "The Best Backyard in the World," because the garden is fun for youngsters, and sparks their curiosity about nature.

The following is a complete list of Children's Garden honors:

  • Colorado Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects -The Children's Garden Master Plan awarded 2003 Honor Award for Planning and Urban Design
  • Midwest Construction Magazine – 2006 Award of Merit in the Site/Landscaping category
  • Concrete Construction Magazine Listed as one of the top ten projects in decorative concrete in 2006
  • Illinois Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects - 2006 President's Award
  • Colorado Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects - 2006 President's Award
  • Illinois Landscape Contractor's Association – 2006 Gold Award

The jurors from the Indiana chapter who judged the Illinois entries concluded the garden "exhibits leadership, sensitivity and highly effective education," according to Ann Viger, ASLA Illinois Chapter President. Ms. Viger visited the Children's Garden, and later said, "I spent an hour there. I wish I could have spent the whole day."

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