TUESDAY, MAY 10 | 10:30 – 11:00 am
Meet in the Outdoor Classroom near Out on a Limb.
Free with Arboretum admission.
In the event of rain, meet in the Upper Gallery of the Widener Visitor Center.
Join Melissa Lisbão-Underwood, the McClean Contributionship Youth & Visitor Education intern, for Storytime in the outdoor classroom. We will be reading The Hike by Alison Farrell. Afterwards, we will use our senses to explore the Arboretum with a new tool in hand—nature journals! Kids will be given crayons and paper and will be prompted to draw, write, and imagine. Bring your own drawing supplies to enrich the experience. Spots are guaranteed only for those who register. Limited to 30 people.
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Saturday, May 14 | 11:00 am
Meet at Widener Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather Permitting
Join a guided walking tour to learn more about the Arboretum’s smaller specimen trees that make a big impact. Ranging in height from 15 to 30 feet, these trees have many special features, such as spectacular bark, interesting forms, and great flower and leaf color. Find one that will pop! in your garden. Tour begins at Widener Visitor Center.
Sunday, May 15 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meet at Springfield Mills
Free with Arboretum admission.
Morris Arboretum’s oldest architectural feature is the historic grist mill, dating back to 1761 and situated along the picturesque Wissahickon Creek. On a guided interactive tour, watch one-ton millstones grind corn kernels, observe 160-year-old machinery transport and sift ground corn to produce meal, and even grind your own flour on a pedal powered mill.
Madelyn Ladner, a member of the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers who grows and uses dye plants for knitting projects, will also be demonstrating wool spinning. Weather permitting.
Friday, May 20 | 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Meet at Bloomfield Farm
Registration is required
NEW THIS YEAR! Premier Members will receive exclusive early access to the plants on Friday, May 20 from 4-7pm.
Not a premier member? Consider upgrading your membership today by calling the Membership office at 215-247-5777 ext 205. Get first dibs on the plant selection and strengthen the Morris Arboretum as a Beech, Chestnut, Holly, Oak, Laurel, or Collectors Circle member.
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Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22 | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Meet at Bloomfield Farm
Registration is required
The tradition continues! Did you know that in her will, Lydia Morris directed the Morris Arboretum to share plants? In addition to distributing plants to other public gardens, the Arboretum has maintained a decades-long tradition of sharing plants with its members. They’ve been called “bonus plants” and “member dividends” in the past, but whatever they’re called, it still means FREE plants to take and enjoy! Whether you are a seasoned gardener or planning to put your hands into the soil for the first time, you are invited to choose from a selection of hardy woody and herbaceous plants in appreciation for your membership. Arboretum Staff, interns, and volunteers will also be on hand to answer questions and just say hello.
All membership levels are welcome on Saturday, May 21 and Sunday, May 22 from 10am-4pm with a timed ticket.
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FRIDAY, MAY 27 – MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 Weekdays: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Weekends: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Last entry is 4:00 pm
Free with Arboretum admission.
The Morris Arboretum’s popular Garden Railway returns just in time for Memorial Day Weekend! View a wide range of both new and vintage model trains zipping in and out of tunnels and over bridges along a quarter mile of spectacular outdoor track. If you were planning a stay-cation this year, you are definitely in luck! This season’s theme, “America’s Roadside Attractions,” features miniature replicas of some of this country’s most iconic roadside attractions including Randy’s Donuts, the Jolly Green Giant, and the World's Oldest Largest Pecan–it will feel like you’ve traveled all over the U.S. without ever leaving Chestnut Hill!
WEEKDAYS: 10:30 am | WEEKENDS: 1:00 pm
Meet at Widener Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather Permitting
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.
June 3, 2022 | 5:30 pm – 10:30 pm
This is a ticketed event.
Moonlight & Roses is the Morris Arboretum’s annual fundraising gala to support all aspects of the Arboretum’s mission. The evening begins with cocktails in our stunning Rose Garden at the peak of its bloom. Dinner follows underneath of a clear-top tent with a live band, dancing and open bar. More information, including how to purchase tickets, can be found at www.MorrisArboretumGala.org.
TUESDAY, JUNE 7 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Meet at Widener Visitor Center.
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather permitting.
Calling forth all fairies, gnomes, and mystic woodland creatures: Join us for a magical parade! We will begin at the Visitor Center and work our way down to the Azalea Meadow where, if we sing loud enough, we might encounter a new Arboretum phenomenon: a flurry of bubbles coming seemingly out of nowhere! Indeed, the Arboretum has a new bubble-machine! Come dressed as an enchanted woodland creature to dance and play, and then join Melissa in crafting their very own magical wand. Don’t forget your fairy wings, gnome hats, dragon scales, and whatever else you might need to be your most magical self. Please register the number of adults and children planning to attend. Space is limited to 30.
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Saturday, June 11 | 11:00 am
Meet at Widener Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather Permitting
Join an experienced guide for our featured tour of the month. This month discover some garden gems that are off the beaten path, plus a few that are “hidden” in plain view. The tour is a combination of structures, sculptures, walkways, trees, and vistas. Tour begins at Widener Visitor Center.
TUESDAY, JUNE 14 | 10:30 – 11:00 am
Meet in the Outdoor Classroom near Out on a Limb.
Free with Arboretum admission.
In the event of rain, meet in the Upper Gallery of the Widener Visitor Center.
Join Melissa once again for Storytime in the outdoor classroom. After the story, we will use our senses to explore the Arboretum with a new tool in hand—nature journals! Kids will be given crayons and paper and will be prompted to draw, write, and imagine. Bring your own drawing supplies to enrich the experience. Spots are guaranteed only for those who register. Limited to 30 people.
Register
Sunday, June 26 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meet at Springfield Millstour
Free with Arboretum admission.
Morris Arboretum’s oldest architectural feature is the historic grist mill, dating back to 1761 and situated along the picturesque Wissahickon Creek. On a guided interactive tour, watch one-ton millstones grind corn kernels, observe 160-year-old machinery transport and sift ground corn to produce meal, and even grind your own flour on a pedal powered mill.
Weekdays: 10:30 am | Weekends: 1:00 pm
Meet at Widener Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather Permitting
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.
Every Tuesday: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | June – August
Meet at the Azalea Meadow
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather Permitting
There are more than flowers in bloom this spring and summer at the Morris Arboretum! Join us every Tuesday for Bloomin' Bubbles, when the Azalea Meadow is transformed into a magical flurry of bubbles for children to play with/in (and pop!) before lunch.
Saturday, July 9 | 11:00 am
Meet at Widener Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather Permitting
Join knowledgeable guides for a walking tour highlighting garden features not often discovered on an average visit. Go off the beaten path to places you haven’t been before. See garden gems you haven’t seen before. The tour is a combination of structures, sculptures, spaces, trees, and vistas.
WEEKDAYS: 10:30 am | WEEKENDS: 1:00 pm
Meet at Widener Visitor Center
Free with Arboretum admission.
Weather Permitting
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.
The Arboretum will be closed Saturday, March 12 due to slippery paths.
The Arboretum is open as usual. Click here for hours.
Please note: The Rose Garden is closed for maintenance every Thursday morning until noon.
Weather conditions may limit garden access to certain features even if the garden is open – please check the web site or call (215) 247-5777 for updates before visiting. Our visitors’ safety in the garden is our top priority. Therefore when inclement weather is predicted, we will make decisions about closing the garden accordingly.
