Public Tours
In-Person Tours
Conifers Tour
Saturday, December 13 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Explore the wide variety of conifers – both evergreen and deciduous – on display at Morris. These notable specimens provide multi-seasonal interest with an array of forms, foliage, bark, and of course, cones!
Bare Naked Trees
Saturday, January 10 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Without their leaves, deciduous trees reveal a variety of shapes and sculptures to admire. See our collection of weeping, round, pyramidal, and vase-shaped trees, and the many colors and textures of bark.
Winter Wellness Walks
November through March
Weekends: 10:30 am
Are you eager to get outside this season? Experience winter beauty at Morris Arboretum & Gardens while moving your body and connecting with nature!
Garden Highlights
March – December
Weekdays: 10:30 am • Weekends: 1:00 pm
January – March
Weekends: 1:00 pm
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.
If you are interested in organizing a private group tour, please see our Group Tours page.
Self-Guided Tours
Fernery
The Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery is the only freestanding fernery left in North America and is home to over 200 different species of ferns and fern allies. During this tour, you will be introduced to some of the most notable ferns in the current collection.
Wetland
The Wetland and its floodplain encompass about 35 acres of the Morris. Find native plants, keep an eye out for belted kingfishers and blue herons, and learn about the history of the wetland dating back to 1717.
Witchhazels
Explore our witchhazel collection this winter! Our witchhazel collection is one of the largest in the country. Discover the many varieties of these delightful winter beauties (late January through early March) that add surprising bursts of color and fragrance to the winter landscape on your next visit.
