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Due to the effects of a recent storm, we are postponing the Wings & Wildflowers exhibition opening weekend until Saturday, July 19 – Sunday, July 20.

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A group of people in winter coats take a tour of a snowy public garden on a sunny day.

Winter Wellness Walks

Friday, November 1 – Monday, March 31 •
Weekends: 10:30 am
Meet at Welcome Center

Experience winter beauty at Morris Arboretum & Gardens while getting your steps in! Led by our experienced Garden Educator Volunteers, our Winter Wellness Walks are an opportunity to experience the season in all its wonder, get your heart rate up, and create connections with friends and fellow visitors. All walks are on paved pathways and have light exercise. All levels of fitness are welcome. Meet at the Welcome Center. Free with general admission. Weather permitting.

Sponsored in part by:
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Meetings and Retreats www.morrisarboretum.org/plan-event/meetings-and-retreats

Meetings and Retreats Meetings and Retreats Image Widener Visitor Center The Widener Visitor Center, built in 1888, is in the grey stone building that first served as the gardener’s cottage, carriage house, and stables. Our facility offers several rooms and set-up styles available for meetings and other daytime rentals. For food service you may choose from any of our approved  caterers , who represent a variety of cuisine styles and price ranges. Our events season runs from April 1 through the end of October and dates may be booked up to six months in advance. The building is outfitted with Central Air. Quality audio-visual equipment can be provided for your use in select locations. While Wi-Fi is available in the Center, please refer to this connection guide . Image Meetings    Small meetings for up to 12 may be booked in our McLean Room conference space or up to 20 in our Classroom for durations of as little as two hours or up to 8 hours depending on availability. Tables and chairs are provided for a variety of set up configurations. Larger meetings for up to 50 may be booked in our indoor Upper Gallery space with A/V capabilities and optional access to the McLean Room for catering set up. Spaces may be booked for timeframes of two to eight hours based on availability. Tables and chairs are provided and may be set up in a variety of layouts including boardroom, classroom, lecture, and dining styles.  Outdoor meetings for a range of sizes may be booked in the reception tent which offers flexible layout options and power outlets to set up your own a/v if desired. Meetings may be for up to 50, 50-100 or 101-150 attendees. Tables and chairs are provided and may be set up in a variety of layouts including boardroom, classroom, lecture, and dining styles.  For all meetings, linens and catering may be provided through one of our catering teams.   Image Retreats  Planning a full day off-site with your team? Morris offers retreats for small groups under ten to larger …

The Collectors Circle www.morrisarboretum.org/join-give/collectors-circle

The Collectors Circle The Collectors Circle Image Join the Collectors Circle Join Today The Collectors Circle levels of Membership: $2,500 - $4,999 (The value of goods and services below is $325) Includes all of the benefits of General Membership, plus: Exclusive events, including behind-the-scenes tours and garden parties at private residences Morris golf cart tour for up to 5 participants (by reservation) One hour consultation of your garden with a Morris horticulture expert Complimentary gift membership to share 2 guest membership cards (each admits up to 2 adults and 4 children) $5,000 - $9,999 (The value of goods and services below is $850) Includes all of the benefits listed at the previous level, plus: Private guided tour with The Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture (by reservation) 20 percent discount on facility rentals Complimentary education course (no limit on value) $10,000 - $24,999 (The value of goods and services below is $1,100) Includes all of the benefits listed at the previous level, plus: Home garden consultation with The Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture (by reservation) $25,000 - $49,999 (The value of goods and services below is $1,180) Includes all of the benefits listed at the previous level, plus: Private dining experience with The F. Otto Hass Executive Director (by reservation) $50,000 & beyond (The value of goods and services below is $1,880) Includes all of the benefits listed at the previous level, plus: Complimentary Out on a Limb evening facility rental For more information please contact: Keith Lyons, Assistant Director, The Annual Fund 215.247.5777 x161 kwlyons@upenn.edu … The Collectors …

Events

An outdoor view of a meadow.

From Milkweed to Migration: Gardening for Monarch Butterflies

Tuesday, March 25 •
6 pm
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Registration is required. 
Register Today
Tuesday, March 25 • 6 – 8 pm  
Michelle Detwiler, Wild About Native Plants
Members: $35 • Non-members: $40

Monarchs still need our help! Learn how to support the migration and reproduction of these iconic butterflies in your space. Ecological planting designer Michelle Detwiler (Wild About Native Plants) will present her favorite native plants to feed all life stages, including local milkweed species as well as essential nectar plants often overlooked in our gardens. Get tips on planting design for the most productive habitat for monarch caterpillars as well as guidance on incorporating a variety of habitat-friendly species for wet-to-dry site conditions. Leave feeling empowered to participate in the necessary cooperation for habitat restoration and conservation to protect these endangered beauties. This class has been approved to carry 2 LA CES CEUs for Landscape Architects.

Check out the Spring 2025 Course Catalog for more courses →

Events

A rose garden in bloom.

Moonlight Discovery Walk

Thursday, April 10 •
6:30 pm
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Registration is required.
Register Today
Thursday, April 10
6:30 – 8:30 pm
with Bob Gutowski, Former Director of Visitor Experience and Education, Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Members: $30 • Non-members: $35

Just before the April full moon—the 'Pink Moon' in old farmer’s almanacs—blooms in the sky, join us for an after-hours wander through the Garden. Discover tree silhouettes against the moonlight, listen to the sounds of the night, and maybe hear the hoot of an owl. Using red lights to keep our night vision intact, we’ll see what plant details emerge once the sunlight has faded. This special after-hours experience will be led by Bob Gutowski, an experienced horticulturist, naturalist, educator, and Morris historian. We will stick to level paths and start from the Welcome Center.

Check out the Spring 2025 Course Catalog for more courses →

Events

A garden in bloom.

Pruning for the Homeowner

Friday, March 21 •
9:30 AM
Morris Arboretum & Gardens
Registration is required.
Register Today
Friday, March 21 • 9:30 am – 12:00 pm  
with Vince Marrocco,  Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture, Morris Arboretum & Gardens  
Members: $35 • Non-members: $40

Learn to skillfully prune shrubs and small trees to achieve a natural shape and abundant flowering with Vince Marrocco, Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture at Morris Arboretum & Gardens. After an indoor lecture, you will have the opportunity to see demonstrations designed to help you master pruning concepts and gain confidence. Formative pruning for young trees and proper pruning techniques for larger, older trees will be covered, as well as naturalistic techniques for creating attractive hedges and methods for reducing the size of overgrown shrubbery. Please bring hand pruners and a small pruning saw to the class.  

Check out the Spring 2025 Course Catalog for more courses →