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Morris Aboretum

Phone (215) 247-5777
Email education@morrisarboretum.org
Website https://www.morrisarboretum.org/

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  • Into the Weeds with Tama Wong

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Join forager and 'meadow doctor' Tama Matsuoka Wong for an engaging talk about her new book, Into the Weeds—part practical and philosophical, with expert botanical and project illustrations: DIY activities, recipes, and structures to make from the plants we can find around us. This event will include a botanical mocktail, and Tama will host a book signing after the program (books, hot off the press, will be available for purchase at the program). Come early or stay after the program for a walk around the Morris Arboretum & Gardens!

    $30

  • Trees for the Future

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Henrik Sjöman, Scientific Curator, Gothenburg Botanical Garden, is coming to Philadelphia to share his groundbreaking research on trees -- which tree types grow best where, and why. His new book, Trees for the Future, stimulates a whole new language around tree selection and will lead to more informed decisions about choosing trees for location and function. This will ensure more positive outcomes for trees and richer treescapes in our city! This program is being presented jointly by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens and Chanticleer, A Pleasure Garden. Registrants will have the additional option to purchase a book and have it

  • Mindful Birding @UPENN Morris Arboretum

    In Mindful Birding we will combine observing birds with mindfulness techniques, creating a heightened awareness of both ourselves and the world around us. Through guided instruction, we’ll practice simple mindfulness exercises to engage our sensory awareness while intentionally tuning into the abundant birds surrounding us on this autumn day in the Morris Arboretum & Gardens Natural Lands area. This class will provide a reprieve from life’s stressors and pressures, stimulate your overall well-being, sharpen and enhance your identification skills, and more. We will slow down and notice the world around us, using the birds as our guides! Participants will be

    $40

  • Mid-Atlantic Plant Research Conference: Focus on Forest Health

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    It is no secret that plants in our region are facing new challenges to their survival, growth, and reproduction due to a variety of threats that includes land use change, habitat loss, climate change, and more. One of the places this is most keenly felt is in our regional forests. Join us either in-person or virtually as we bring together a panel of plant scientists and conservation experts for an intensive one-day conference that highlights the intersection of plant science and conservation. Whether you work in conservation, forestry, arboriculture, landscape design, or plant science – or are simply interested in

    $80 – $150

  • Autumn Equinox Social

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn with a fun, festive, adults-only party in our gardens! Take a tour of our champion trees with one of our wonderful educators, bop along to the coolest hits being spun by a local Philly DJ, YuH BoY!, and taste the flavors of fall as you enjoy hard cider served by Hale & True (and imbibe other drinks provided by the Morris as well!). This is a great chance to celebrate the changing of the seasons with like-minded folks.

    $25

  • How Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard

    Temple University Ambler Campus, Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, USA 580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler, PA, United States

    Join author and entomologist Doug Tallamy at Temple Ambler Arboretum for a deep discussion about concrete ways each of us can make a positive environmental impact. Nearly every day Doug receives emails from people who have read his books and heard his talks and yet still have questions about ecological land care. These are good, thoughtful questions about ecology and evolution, biodiversity, invasive species, insect declines, native and non-native plants, conservation and restoration, residential and city landscapes, oak biology, supporting wildlife at home, and more. Join us as Doug addresses as many of these queries as he can. His answers

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  • Magnolia Magic at Laurel Hill East

    Laurel Hill Cemetery East 822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us for a special tree tour at Laurel Hill East, exploring its magnificent magnolia collection in full bloom! Led by Arboretum Manager Aaron Greenberg, this walk will showcase the recently dedicated Paul Meyer Memorial Magnolia Collection and highlight key species, cultivation tips, and the cemetery’s rich horticultural history. Discover stunning trees, fascinating botanical insights, and the unique beauty of this National Historic Landmark cemetery. Date & Location: Meet at the Gatehouse courtyard, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Parking available.

    $40

  • Wildlife Ponds (ONLINE)

    Online

    Join JOHN JANIK, Owner, Good Host Plants Native Plant Nursery Tuesday, March 18 • 6 – 8 pm Ponds add beauty to the landscape and can provide important ecological services for the environment. Wildlife ponds, which don’t incorporate fish, are used as a place to breed for frogs, toads, dragonflies, damselflies, and a host of other beneficial insects, which in return provide natural mosquito/pest control on your property. We’ll discuss everything from small barrel ponds to liner and stormwater retention ponds, including planning, installation, maintenance, appropriate plants, and other tips to ensure success. This class will be held online. A

  • Climate-Proofing Plants for a Changing World

    Zoom, Online Only

    April 22, 2025 • 12 PM ET • Virtual Join us for a virtual armchair conversation on groundbreaking advances in breeding plants to thrive in a warming world. This event features William Cullina, The F. Otto Haas Executive Director at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, and Dr. Doris Wagner, DiMaura Professor of Biology at Penn Arts & Sciences. Dr. Wagner is also the inaugural director of the Penn Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center (Plant ARC), a new initiative dedicated to sustainable, plant-based solutions for addressing climate change. They will engage in a captivating discussion about Plant ARC’s pioneering research on cellular

  • Moonlight & Roses

    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Come celebrate the magic of Morris Arboretum & Gardens at our annual fundraising gala, Moonlight & Roses, as we honor photographer Rob Cardillo and the Philadelphia Eagles’ Go Green program. Sip cocktails and savor exquisite cuisine after hours in our breathtaking Rose Garden, all in support of our mission to connect plants, people, and place. Two additional areas of the garden will be open during Moonlight & Roses: Pennock Flower Walk – Enjoy plant-based appetizers and a fruity specialty cocktail as you stroll through this vibrant floral garden. Garden Railway – Savor smoked-infused bites paired with a smoky cocktail as you delight in Garden Railway: World Pollinators, an exhibition featuring model

  • Community Weeds: A participatory workshop on practical approaches for controlling invasive plants, planting for resilience, and adapting to change

    morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join panelists Tama Wong, Andrew Conboy, and Mike Van Clef in a participatory discussion of common sense, practical, and real-life approaches to controlling invasive plants, and designing, establishing, maintaining and restoring vibrant, resilient landscapes. Each panelist brings a different but overlapping expertise to the topic (forest, meadows and edge habitats, watersheds), and a shared passion for the health and resilience of the flora and fauna of our Mid-Atlantic region. You will be invited to share knowledge, build community, and learn from real-world case studies—highlighting both successes and setbacks. You will leave with fresh ideas, practical strategies, and a deeper understanding

    Free