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National Bee Day
Saturday, August 16
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All Day
It’s National Bee Day! Visit the Morris for a self-directed scavenger hunt to find all of our native bees and the plants they help. Stop by the Welcome Center for the scavenger hunt list. Free with general admission.
A Fresh Vision for the Pennock Flower Walk www.morrisarboretum.org/blog/fresh-vision-pennock-flower-walk
A Fresh Vision for the Pennock Flower Walk Compton Horticulturist Jen Monico brings back sunset color theme for historic Alice & J. Liddon Pennock Flower Walk . If you have visited the Alice & J. Liddon Pennock Flower Walk in the past year or so, you may have noticed a slight difference in the treatment of the center beds. In fall 2023 we decided we wanted to present four seasons of color in this garden, with the vision to increase off-season interest as well as saturate the summer with blooms. We removed all existing plant material and added about 2 inches of compost that was hand-turned into the soil. Into that newly augmented soil we planted over 6,000 pansies in a gradient from deep blue around the center to bright yellow along the outer path. The pop of color looked great throughout the quieter winter months and stepped up in the spring with the arrival of light-yellow narcissus, apricot tulips, and creamy yellow hyacinths. Image Pennock Flower Walk transformation from summer to fall. Jen Monico and staff removed the summer display and soil, added compost, turned and smoothed the beds, and planted pansies. Top left: summer display. Top right: removal of the summer display. Bottom left: pansies planted in the refreshed beds. Bottom right: pansies beginning to fill in Image Bright flowers and plants fill the Pennock Flower Walk in the summer. Historically, the Pennock Flower Walk was created with the intention of being filled with a sunset color theme. With the opportunity to design on a fresh planting canvas this year, I brought back that theme and created a cohesive design throughout all four beds. In May we began the daunting task of taking out all of those pansies and installing this new summer sunset planting—full and vibrant with an array of peach, apricot, orange, and a few bright reds, with a foil of purple shades. The show-stopping Aechmea blanchetiana ‘Hawaii’ glows against the airy inflorescence of Calamintha nepeta spp. nepeta and the purples of …
Audio Tours www.morrisarboretum.org/audio-tours
Audio Tours Audio Tours Image Wonders of the Wetlands Audio Tour Image Stop 1: Welcome Welcome to the audio tour of the Wallace-Kane Wetland at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens! This program features 10 recordings that dive into the history, ecology, and management of this special place. Go at your own pace and create your own sequence. Learn More Image Stop 2: Shady Vista This stop on the audio tour tells the story of the Wetland’s history. What did this site look like in the 1800s, and how did the Morrises work to create the conditions you see today? Learn More Image Stop 3: Buttonbush Learn about this gorgeous native shrub and its pollinator patrons. Learn More Image Stop 4: Sweetgum Sweetgum has a long history in relationship with the Lenape people. The Lenape word for Sweetgum tree is, ‘taxkwahoakaniminshi.’ Learn More Image Stop 5: River Birch In addition to being beautiful, river birch trees have amazing wildlife value. Learn More …
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The Wetland: A Unique Ecosystem
Saturday, June 14
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11 am
Meet at entrance kiosk parking lot
The Wetland: A Unique Ecosystem Tour investigates many native plants and trees in the natural lands area near the Wissahickon Creek. This special tour includes a brief history of the area and describes the nature of the Wetland ecosystem. The Wetland provides important resources—water, food, shelter—vital for plants, trees, and wildlife. This tour is off paved pathways, and visitors are advised to wear walking or hiking shoes.
Free with general admission.
Tour begins in the parking lot to the left of the entrance kiosk.
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Made in the Shade Tour
Saturday, July 26
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11 am
Meet at the Welcome Center
Walk a shady path to view the glory of summer while keeping cool. The tree canopies of summer at their fullest expanse offer breath-taking panoramas. Several garden features tucked away in the shade are included. Free with general admission.
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June Storytime
Wednesday, June 18
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10:30 am
Meet in the Outdoor Classroom
This month, we’re reading Before the Seed: How Pollen Moves by Susannah Buhrman-Deever. From bees and bats to beetles and hummingbirds, the text covers creatures from all over the world that aid in flower pollination! After the reading, join us for pollinator themed games and crafts. Free with general admission.
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Bloomin' Bubbles
Tuesday, May 27
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Tuesday, August 26
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Every Tuesday • 11 AM
Whimsical Woods
Join us every Tuesday for Bloomin' Bubbles! In this event just for kids, we will transform the Whimsical Woods into a magical bubble party. May 27 is the kick-off, where we’ll have dancing, crafts, and activities! Free with general admission.
But wait, there's more! Once a month we will host a special Bloomin' Bubbles where we highlight different pollinators with crafts, songs, and dancing as part of our Bees, Butterflies, and Blooms exhibition:
Tuesday, June 10 Rescheduled: June 17 - Bloomin' Bubbles: Butterflies
Tuesday, July 8 - Bloomin' Bubbles: Moths
Tuesday, August 12 - Bloomin' Bubbles: Bees
Looking for more Bees, Butterflies & Blooms for the whole family?
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Circus Week at the Garden Railway
Friday, June 27
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Sunday, July 6
Garden Railway
Listen for the call of the ringmaster as you watch the colorful railroad cars bring the “Big Top” to the garden. Free with general admission.