Thursday, April 17 • 11 am – 12 pm 
with Erin Park, Children’s Yoga Instructor, Youth Educator  

Members: $30 / Non-members: $35

Join us for Whimsical Woods Yoga, a fun adventure for kids ages 2 – 7 years and their families! In this playful class, kids will explore the Morris, do fairy and gnome poses, dance like magical creatures, and make nature-inspired drawings. We’ll also take an imaginary journey to meet friendly animals and build cute mushroom homes for fairies and gnomes. It’s a wonderful way to spark creativity and love for nature. Come discover the magic of the woods! 

Erin Park is the playful yoga guide who brings joy and laughter to children’s adventures! Having a children’s yoga certification and over 10 years of teaching experience working with children in an educational environment, she decided to mix her love of both. She creates magical classes filled with storytelling, games, and imaginative poses that nurture young hearts and minds. Certified in child-friendly yoga techniques, Erin fosters confidence, creativity, and connection in every child, empowering them to explore movement and mindfulness with curiosity and kindness!

Arrive a few minutes early to allow for time to walk to the class location in the Whimsical Woods. Caregivers can choose to participate alongside of their children or simply sit with them during the program. 

Check out the Spring 2025 Course Catalog for more kid's courses →

Saturday, May 3 • 1:30 – 2:30 pm 
Erin Park, Children’s Yoga Instructor, Youth Educator  

Members: $30 • Non-members: $35
 

Join us for Garden Guardians Yoga, a fun class for kids ages 2 to 7! Little yogis will explore animal and plant poses like Frog, Butterfly, and Sunflower, all while learning about the importance of protecting nature. We’ll have playful discussions about how they can be “garden guardians” at home and in their communities. Come enjoy the beauty of the Morris and connect with nature in this delightful outdoor experience! 

Erin Park is the playful yoga guide who brings joy and laughter to children’s adventures! Having a children’s yoga certification and over 10 years of teaching experience working with children in an educational environment, she decided to mix her love of both. She creates magical classes filled with storytelling, games, and imaginative poses that nurture young hearts and minds. Certified in child-friendly yoga techniques, Erin fosters confidence, creativity, and connection in every child, empowering them to explore movement and mindfulness with curiosity and kindness!

 Arrive a few minutes early to allow for time to walk to the class location in the Whimsical Woods. Caregivers can choose to participate alongside of their children or simply sit with them during the program. 

Check out the Spring 2025 Course Catalog for more kid's courses →

Saturday, May 10 • 1 – 2:30 pm
with Michelle Detwiler, Wild About Native Plants

Members: $30 • Non-members: $35

Learn how to make your space a haven for hummers! Curious about the life history of this fascinating bird? Interested in providing the natural conditions to support successful migration, foraging, and nesting in your yard? Did you know that you can see hummingbirds in your space from spring through late summer without an artificial nectar feeder?  

Ecological planting designer, Michelle Detwiler will present her favorite list of native plants for seasonal blooms—an irresistible buffet for this high-energy avian.
The class will end with a walk to see if we can spot some hummingbirds amidst the plantings growing to attract them in the Morris gardens!

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Wednesday April 16 • 5:30 pm – Dusk
with Sharon Meeker, Experienced Birder and Trip Leader 

Members: $25 • Non-members: $30

Explore some of the best spots for spring birding at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens! We will visit the Morris’s natural areas including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along the Wissahickon Creek. These areas provide great habitat for a wide variety of birds year-round. We will see resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. If time permits, we will also have a chance to look for birds in other arboretum habitats. These sessions are for beginning or experienced bird watchers. This class meets at the Morris. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk and meet Sharon there. Bring your binoculars. 

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Wednesday, May 28 • 7:30 – 10 am  
Sharon Meeker, Experienced Birder and Trip Leader 

Members: $25 • Non-members: $30

Explore some of the best spots for spring birding at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens! We will visit the Morris’s natural areas including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along the Wissahickon Creek. These areas provide great habitat for a wide variety of birds year-round. We will see resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. If time permits, we will also have a chance to look for birds in other arboretum habitats. These sessions are for beginning or experienced bird watchers. This class meets at the Morris. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk and meet Sharon there. Bring your binoculars. 

Check out the Spring 2025 Course Catalog for more courses →

Wednesday April 16 • 8 – 10:30 am  
Sharon Meeker, Experienced Birder and Trip Leader 

Members: $25 • Non-members: $30

Explore some of the best spots for spring birding at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens! We will visit the Morris’s natural areas including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along the Wissahickon Creek. These areas provide great habitat for a wide variety of birds year-round. We will see resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. If time permits, we will also have a chance to look for birds in other arboretum habitats. These sessions are for beginning or experienced bird watchers. This class meets at the Morris. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk and meet Sharon there. Bring your binoculars. 

Check out the Spring 2025 Course Catalog for more courses →

Tuesday, April 29 • 10 – 11:30 am
with Kyra Matin, Propagator, Morris Arboretum & Gardens

Members: $30 • Non-members: $35

Go behind the scenes with Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Propagator Kyra Matin for an early spring tour of the greenhouse and propagation areas at the Morris. This tour will include a look into the greenhouses and the Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery. Don't miss your chance to come inside these busy buildings that are usually closed to the public and hear about some of the special plants propagated for both display and research purposes. Kyra will share the history of the Fernery, stories of propagation successes and failures, and maybe even give you a sneak peek at upcoming projects!

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Friday, July 25 • 10 am – 12 pm
Trevor Schulte, Azalea Meadow Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum & Gardens  

Members: $25 • Non-members: $30

Join us at Morris for a talk-and-walk exploring the Morris's collection of native azalea! First, we will learn about horticulturist Trevor Schulte’s recent trip scouting Rhododendron prunifolium (plumleaf azalea) across their native range in Alabama and Georgia. In this trip, Trevor joined a group from Holden Forests and Gardens to help update GPS coordinates, survey plant populations and health, and search for new populations of this beautiful and fragrant native plant. The trip was successful and they found plenty of shrubs in full bloom, along with lots of other cool plants!  

After a short period of learning indoors, we will head into the garden for a guided walk to see (and smell!) this beautiful plant in our collection.

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