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100 E Northwestern Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19118 United States Get Directions
(215) 247-5777
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Hand Printing from Nature

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

Join Laura Bethmann, artist and author of Hand Printing From Nature, to learn about and create detailed, life-size prints of fresh garden plants in this hands-on workshop. Practiced by luminaries such as Leonardo da Vinci and Ben Franklin, we will explore the intriguing ancient art and science of nature printing using fresh botanicals. The nature-printing technique is a simple, direct-printing process that stirs our kinship with the earth and charges our creative energies. Laura will discuss some of the fascinating history of this practice and demonstrate basic techniques. No previous art experience is necessary, just bring your love of plants!

$75 – $80

Introduction to Botanical Collecting

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

A class taught by Emily Humphreys, Eli Kirk Price Plant Science Fellow at the Morris Arboretum. Around the world, there are roughly 350 million pressed plant specimens that contain ecological information spanning centuries. In addition to being beautiful and historically significant, these botanical collections are the foundation of much of the work botanists do every day. This class will give you the fundamental skills to be a part of that process. Over the course of two sessions, you’ll learn about the history and science of botanical collecting. Then, put those skills to use in collecting, pressing, and mounting your very

$50 – $55

Introduction to Wildlife Photography

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

Take your photography to the next level! In this class for beginners, you will learn the basics of digital wildlife photography and ways to apply manual setting adjustments in the field. We will explore important terminology and troubleshooting techniques so that you can capture images with your own artistic style. At the end of the class, you will be able to capture pictures of wildlife using manual settings. The skills learned in this class are general to digital photography and can be applied to DSLR or mirrorless cameras. This class meets at the Morris Arboretum Visitor Center for a period

$75 – $85

Virtual Tours of English Gardens

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

The Arboretum’s rosarian Erin Conley had the incredible opportunity to work at a private garden in England from June to September 2022, thanks to a Chanticleer Scholarship. While abroad, she visited 30 gardens in England. Join her on a virtual tour through some of her favorites, including a few of England’s most famous gardens as well as other notable gardens in the English countryside. Besides providing lush images of double borders and the stately and classic English hedges, Erin will highlight what makes an English garden, the influential characters behind these famous gardens, and exciting plants she encountered along the

$20 – $25

Native Bees at the Arboretum

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

A course taught by Ryan Drake, McCausland Natural Areas Manager, Morris Arboretum The Morris Arboretum hosts a great diversity of native bees and ways to support these important insects. This workshop will be a hybrid of classroom learning about pollination ecology, field ID, and training on photography-based citizen science so that you can contribute data on our native bees. Then we will take a walk through the Natural Areas to put our ID skills and citizen science to practice through a variety of habitats. Wear good hiking shoes and bring a camera along, cell phone or other.

$30 – $35

Shinrin Yoku: Forest Bathing for Your Health

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

Anisa George, Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Nurse Coach Shinrin Yoku, also known as Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy, is an ancient practice that is now supported by scientific research. Improved immune function, reduced cortisol levels, increased cognition and memory, and improved mood are just some of the clinical findings from this practice. Facilitated by a trained guide to help support your own relationship to the healing benefits of nature, this experience allows for mindful connection to the “more than human world.” Participants move at a slow pace and are invited to connect in a sensorial

$35 – $40

Nia Dance at the Arboretum: An Embodied Movement Experience

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

A class with Lisa Zahren, Mindful Dance Instructor Using gentle, easy-to-follow guidance and open, free-flowing movements, we will experience the Morris Arboretum with all of our senses through embodiment practices, dance, and mindfulness. This experience invites you to dance and move in your body’s way. All bodies celebrated and welcomed. Each of the five sessions will meet at the Visitor Center and begin with a short, mindful walk to the location for that week and will be followed by guided movement and some stillness meditation to open all the senses and connect with that area of the Arboretum. Lisa has

$95 – $110

12 Objects, 12 Stories: The Private Estate Era

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

A class with Joyce H. Munro, Former Dean of Graduate Studies, Chestnut Hill College; Author of Untold Stories of Compton. Presented by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. The storytellers for this class are twelve rarely seen objects made of ordinary materials like wood and stone and cloth. They vary in form and function; some have an obvious purpose, but others are head-scratchers. Taken together these artifacts have much to say about the life and times of John and Lydia Morris at their private estate before it was known as an arboretum. Even more, they tell of the Arboretum’s extraordinary heritage.

$30 – $35

Tree Planting: Selection, Tools, and Tricks of the Trade

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

A course with Tony Dufour, Registered Landscape Architect, Anthony Dufour Gardens. Presented by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. In this intensive lecture we'll cover the advantages and disadvantages of planting nursery stock— harvested, balled-and-burlapped, bare root, grown in containers or root control bags. Participants will gain a solid understanding of handling and transporting trees, identifying the root collar and proper planting depth, and dealing with root defects such as girdling roots. We'll discuss the size of the planting hole, soil amendments (yes or no?), pruning (yes or no?), watering and tools and equipment of the trade. This course has been

$40 – $45

Gardening for Songbirds

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

A class by Tony Croasdale, Avid Birder; Supervisor, Wissahickon Environmental Center, Philadelphia Parks and Rec. Presented by the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. Birding is one of America’s favorite hobbies, and what could be better than watching birds actively foraging in your own backyard? This class will teach you how to turn your backyard into a desirable habitat for songbirds by discussing which plants to grow for food and shelter, how to arrange them effectively, and other gardening practices friendly to avians. It's truly amazing how even a few changes can greatly increase your landscape's attractiveness to both resident and migrating

$30 – $35

Herbs and Nutrition for Seasonal Allergies

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

A class with Stefanie Haris, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, Sage Integrative Health Center, presented by Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Philadelphia. Have you or a family member been affected by allergies? You're not alone. Billions of dollars are spent each year on allergy shots, antihistamines and over-the-counter medicines to offer relief from symptoms. Dietary choices can have a tremendous impact on allergies by either reducing or exacerbating the body's allergic responses. This class will teach you how to tamp down your body's inflammatory response using food and herbal medicine. Dr. Stefanie Haris uses a holistic, whole-person approach

$30 – $35

Ecological Gardening: The Basics

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

Ecological Gardening: The Basics Bess Trout Content and Production Specialist, Tyler Arboretum Have you ever looked at your backyard garden and wondered if there was a way to manage everything more sustainably? Do you feel like you are working against nature instead of alongside it? Join us to learn more about the process of ecological gardening, a practice that gives gardeners the power to effect real environmental change—right from your own backyard. We’ll discuss how you can build soil health, conserve water, recycle nutrients and create an ecosystem that will support local wildlife. The environmental challenges we currently face may

$35

A Piet Oudolf Story

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

A Piet Oudolf Story Deborah Chud Garden Designer, Consultant, and Educator Instructor Deborah Chud traces her discovery of the work of the Dutch garden designer, Piet Oudolf, her research on his plant combinations, and her use of that research to create a garden in his style. The class explores the historical context in which Oudolf emerged as a landscape designer and provides an introduction to his design principles—particularly his concept of structure and the special balance he creates between coherence and contrast. Toward the end of her talk, Deborah offers some practical Oudolfian “dos & don’ts” for home gardeners at

$25

Using the Miyawaki Method to Rewild Our Communities

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

Using the Miyawaki Method to Rewild Our Communities Hannah Lewis and Maya Dutta Biodiversity for a Livable Climate Join Hannah Lewis and Maya Dutta in a discussion of Lewis' new book, Mini-Forest Revolution: Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Rewild the World (Chelsea Green, 2022). The Miyawaki Method is a unique approach to tree-planting conceived by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. In the book, Lewis explains how densely planted forests the size of a tennis court grow quickly and are much more biodiverse than those planted by conventional methods. She explores the science behind why mini-forests work and the myriad environmental

$25

Native Pollinators of Pennsylvania

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

Native Pollinators of Pennsylvania Samantha Nestory Horticulturist, Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden “Pollinators” is a term that has gained massive popularity over the past couple of decades as our knowledge and understanding of their importance has grown. Unfortunately, many people only associate this term with popular pollinators, such as European honeybees and butterflies—but there’s so much more to the world of pollinators! Join us as we learn about our native pollinators that don’t get the spotlight—mining bees, moths, beetles, birds, and more! Thursday, November 10 1:30–3:00 pm Morris Arboretum Members: $30 Non-members: $35

$35

Nature’s Best Hope

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

Nature’s Best Hope Doug Tallamy Professor of Entomology at the University of Delaware; Author, Bringing Nature Home (2007), The Living Landscape (2014), Nature’s Best Hope (2020), and The Nature of Oaks (2021). Recent headlines about global insect declines, the impending extinction of one million species worldwide, and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us. Such losses are not an option if we wish to continue our present-day standard of living. The good news is that none of

$25

Composting for a Sustainable Future

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

Composting for a Sustainable Future Heather Guidice Founder of Kona Compost Company Food and yard waste are an inevitable part of life but they can be a highly valuable resource. Composting is a 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 your plants, garden and soil will love. Learn about the benefits of compost, do’s and don’ts of composting, and the variety of composting options available as you begin your journey or further

$35

Backyard Chickens 101

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

Backyard Chickens 101 Maureen Breen President, Philadelphia Backyard Chickens Learn the basics of keeping backyard chickens! This class will cover everything from choosing the right chicks, setting up a coop, and keeping them happy and healthy year round. After the class you will have the knowledge to decide whether backyard chickens are right for you and the confidence to start a flock of your own. Maureen Breen is a veteran chicken keeper and the president of Philadelphia Backyard Chickens. She also conducts research on the role of backyard chickens in reducing food waste. Saturday, October 1 10:00 am–12:00 pm Morris

$35

Evening Wine and Cheese Wander

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

Evening Wine and Cheese Wander Erin Conley, Rosarian, Morris Arboretum Trevor Schulte, Azalea Meadow Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum Jen Monico, Compton Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum Join us for an after-hours wander through the Garden at your leisure. You’ll be able to explore the Rose Garden with Erin Conley, the Azalea Meadow and Ha-Ha Wall with Trevor Schulte, and the Compton Area Gardens with Jen Monico. Each site will feature staff-favorite wines and cheese plates to enjoy as you wander and enjoy these remarkable locations. Sites will be open from 5:30—7:30 pm and guests can arrive when it is convenient for them. Last

$45