Bees, Butterflies & Blooms
A Pollinator Paradise • May 23 – September 30, 2025
This Halloween we’re celebrating the colorful, quirky, and beloved world of cartoons! Think big eyes, wild expressions, and unforgettable personalities—heroes, sidekicks, villains, and everything in between. Whether you’re channeling the charm of vintage animation or the bold style of today’s hits, we want to see scarecrows that bring your favorite cartoon characters to life.
Scarecrows will be displayed at the Morris October 1 – November 2. Visitors will vote for their favorite scarecrow on-site October 1 – 20 to determine the winners. The top three scarecrows win a cash prize: $300, $200, and $100.
Upcoming at the Morris
Trees Around the World Tour
Saturday, September 13 • 11 am
Free with general admission
NEW for 2025 - Discover a diversity of trees from around the world and the United States. This tour showcases trees from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas that will take you on a world-wide journey in our own arboretum.
September Storytime
Wednesday, September 17 • 10:30 am
This month we’re reading Magnolia Flower, a folktale written by Zora Neale Hurston and adapted by Ibram X. Kendi. Free with general admission.
Shrubs For All Seasons
Saturday, September 27 • 11 am
Free with general admission
This tour focuses on evergreen and deciduous shrubs for the home gardener. Come and discover new and old-time favorites.
Goodbye Pollinators, Hello Autumn!
Tuesday, September 30 • 11 am
As the weather turns, we’ll take this opportunity to say goodbye to our migrating butterflies and hummingbirds with songs, poems, and crafts — and make room for a new season!
12th Annual Tree Canopy Conference
Friday, October 17 • 9 am – 4 pm
at Haverford College
Registration is required
The Tree Canopy Conference is an annual symposium that brings together a variety of green industry professionals and others who work with and care about our region’s urban forest. Conference participants will further their knowledge, connect with peers and mentors in the industry, and gain continuing education units (CEUs) towards their credentials.
Garden Highlights
Weekdays: 10:30 am
Weekends: 1 pm
Free with general admission
Our knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees. Every tour is different so come back as many times as you’d like.
Register for Fall 2025 Courses
Join us for an exciting lineup of courses, conferences, tours, and hands-on experiences designed to educate, inspire, and bring you closer to nature. Discover new flavors, get creative, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our gardens in this magical season!