“Jens Jensen: Landscapes for People” at The Morton Arboretum June 29, 2011

Part designer, planner, social reformer, conservationist and artist! Explore the world of one of America's most influential landscape architects with a tour of the exhibit, “Jens Jensen: Landscapes for People.” See original landscape drawings, archival photographs, and modern color photographs of Jensen’s ideas. See the impact of landscapes he presented in his 1939 book, ‘Siftings.’ Then, join Arboretum landscape architect, Susan Jacobson, to discover how Jensen has helped shape the landscape of the Chicago area by capturing the horizontal lines of the prairie while providing places for people to find relaxation, restoration, and renewal in nature. Register at www.mortonarb.org/education or 630-719-2468. Costs $19 (discounts for Arboretum members). Adults. Sterling Morton Library.
June 29: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.