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Morris Arboretum

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

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  • Composting for a Sustainable Future

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

    Taught by Heather Guidice, Founder of Kona Compost Company. Food and yard waste are an inevitable part of life, but they can also be a highly valuable resource. Composting is an environmentally friendly way to handle your organic refuse. Heather Guidice, owner of the local composting business Kona Compost Co., will guide you on the various ways to transform your waste into a nutrient-dense soil amendment that your plants, garden, and soil will love. Learn about the benefits of compost, the dos and don’ts of composting, and the variety of composting options available as you begin your journey or further

    $30 – $35

  • Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

    Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook
    Online

    Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

    $180 – $210

  • Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

    Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook
    Online

    Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

    $180 – $210

  • Moonlight Mindfulness

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

    Led by Sara Trohaugh, Longtime Yoga Instructor, Therapeutic Massage Practitioner, and Tree Hugger Mindfulness meditation is a form of meditation designed to develop the skills of deep listening to our inner and outer experiences with acceptance, patience, and compassion. Join us for a unique opportunity to practice walking mindfulness meditation in the light of September’s Harvest Moon. In the beautiful setting of the Morris, this class will guide us to use mindfulness meditation practices to enjoy our moonlit surroundings and be fully present with ourselves while we stroll through as the sun sets, the moon rises, and the day turns

    $30 – $35

  • Ferns & Foliage- Learning Photography Together

    Ferns & Foliage- Learning Photography Together
    Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

    Taught by Laura Ducceschi, Award-winning Fine Art Photographer Have you been frustrated trying to photograph beautiful plants & natural settings? Even though plants sit still, capturing the beauty they display in person through a camera is a challenge! Special strategies are needed to fully capture the range of colors and textures that plants captivate us with in their natural settings. Luckily, the warm colors of autumnal foliage at Morris provide the perfect opportunity to learn and practice these strategies, even providing challenging environments like the steamy interior of the Fernery. The first session on Saturday will include a classroom presentation

    $75 – $85

  • Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

    Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook
    Online

    Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

    $180 – $210

  • Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

    Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook
    Online

    Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

    $180 – $210

  • Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

    Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook
    Online

    Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

    $180 – $210

  • Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook

    Botanical Illustration: Creating a Botanical Sketchbook
    Online

    Taught by Margaret Saylor, Artist; Member, American Society of Botanical Artists (ASBA) and the Philadelphia Society of Botanical Illustrators The wonderful natural elements that make up our autumn outdoor world are perfect botanical subjects! We’ll draw or paint new family of specimens each week. You’ll create a sketchbook page based on the week’s topic. Not only will we learn about that week’s botanical theme, but we’ll see how these subjects fit into the broader realm of contemporary botanical art. Themes will include: flowers, fungi, moss, lichens, leaves, seed pods, gourds, and fir trees. Margaret Saylor is the editor/designer of ASBA’s

    $180 – $210

  • Pumpkin Carving Party

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

    Come along to our workshop and learn how to carve amazing pumpkins! We will supply the pumpkin along with all the specialized equipment you need for carving, as well as patterns and ideas to help you make a spectacular pumpkin. This program is for adults and children (8+) as we’ll be using sharp tools. Wear clothes that can get messy!

    $30 – $35

  • Morris Arboretum & Gardens Bare Naked Trees Tour

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

    Join an experienced guide to explore the beauty of “bare naked trees” in winter. Without their leaves, deciduous trees reveal a variety of shapes and sculptures to admire. The tour features weeping, round, pyramidal, and vase-shaped trees, and highlights the many colors and textures of tree bark. This tour provides a unique perspective of trees as we enjoy the beauty of the winter garden. Meet at the Welcome Center. Free with general admission ($0 to $12). Weather permitting. Enjoy discounted winter admission through February 29!

    $12

  • Mischief Night Portrait Party in the Rose Garden

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

    Pose in costume in the Rose Garden with your friends, then after sunset come back to the Welcome Center to paint small portraits of each other to take home! For adults only.