Spring Forward at the Morris
Buy your general admission tickets online for $2 off!
Morris Arboretum & Gardens becomes a paradise for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in its newest exhibition, Bees, Butterflies & Blooms! Each month brings together people, plants, and pollinators in meaningful ways, including brand new exhibit, fun events, interactive workshops, specialty guided tours, and much more!
Visit Memorial Day Weekend for the opening of the Garden Railway and Hummingbird Hut!
Upcoming at the Morris
Tea Under the Katsura-Tree
Thursday, May 8 • 11:30 am
Free with general admission
Learn about the botany of tea and create your own blend under our lovely katsura tree.
Virtual Open House: Certificate in Ecological Horticulture
VIRTUAL • Thursday, May 8 • 7 pm
Registration is free
Meet some of our certificate program staff and instructors, ask questions, and get answers!
Spring Blossoms Tour
Saturday, May 10 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Celebrate the joy of spring as the garden and trees bloom!
Member Plant Giveaway
ALL MEMBERS
Saturday 5/17 & Sunday 5/18
9 am – 1 pm • Rain or Shine
UPPER-LEVEL MEMBERS
Early Access Friday 5/16
4 – 6 pm • Rain or Shine
May Storytime
Wednesday, May 21 • 10:30 am
Free with general admission
This month, we’re reading This Land by Ashley Fairbanks and Bridget George.
Bees, Butterflies & Blooms Kickoff Weekend
Friday, May 23 – Monday, May 26
Free with general admission
Join us all Memorial Day Weekend when we kick off Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise with the opening of Garden Railway: World Pollinators and the Hummingbird Hut. There will be storytime, crafts, and science fun all day long on Saturday and Sunday!
Shrubs For All Seasons
Saturday, May 24 • 11 am
Free with general admission
NEW - This tour focuses on evergreen and deciduous shrubs for the home gardener.
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.
Purchase tickets now for our 2025 gala honoring esteemed garden photographer Rob Cardillo and the Eagles Go Green program!
Morris Arboretum & Gardens' annual fundraising gala—and the region’s most elegant garden party—is not to be missed! Join us for food and drinks in our stunning gardens during peak bloom.
Register for a Spring 2025 Course!
From our lecture series that focuses on transforming your outdoor space into a thriving ecosystem to creative courses that includes watercolor painting in our gardens, we have a full roster that will flex your green thumb, your creativity, and your mind.