The Morrow Plots are located at the heart of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus and are visible to visitors year-round. As an active research site and National Historic Landmark, the plots are not open for entry. Visitors are welcome to view the plots from surrounding walkways and observe this living laboratory from a respectful distance.
For questions about the Morrow Plots 150th anniversary, media inquiries, or general information, please contact us:
General Inquiries
For general inquiries or questions related to the anniversary, please contact:
Julia Abel
Morrow Plots 150th Anniversary Committee Chair
Director of Strategy, Planning, and Implementation
College of ACES
jabel@uillinois.edu
217-333-8673
Scientific Inquiries
For scientific inquiries or to schedule a tour of the Morrow Plots, please contact:
Andrew Margenot
Director of the Morrow Plots
Associate Professor of Crop Sciences
College of ACES
margenot@illinois.edu
217-300-7059
Partnership & Giving Inquiries
For those interested in partnering with us or making a financial contribution to celebrate and preserve the Morrow Plots, please contact:
Maggie Wave
Assistant Dean for Advancement
College of ACES
wave1@illinois.edu
217-300-3364
Media Inquiries
Members of the media reporting on the Morrow Plots seeking resources or interviews should contact:
Claire Benjamin
Director of Communications
College of ACES
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
claire@illinois.edu
217-244-0941
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