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Spring Celebration – Gardens Open Late!
Friday, March 20
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4 – 7 pm
Spring has sprung, and we’re staying out late! To celebrate the first day of spring, the Morris will stay open late — until 7 pm. Wander the garden, chase the daylight, and kick off the season right. More daylight. More garden. More love. Come play in the garden a little longer. Last entry time: 6:30 pm. Free with general admission.
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Winter Wellness Family Walk
Saturday, February 21
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10:30 am
Meet at Welcome Center
Join us every third Saturday to take a joyful family stroll through wintry Morris. All types of families welcome. Families can feel free to walk at their own pace, use strollers, and leave when they need to. Conversation topics will be kid friendly. Free with general admission.
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Exploring South Korea Through the Lens of Gardens, Education, and Global Connection www.morrisarboretum.org/blog/exploring-south-korea
Exploring South Korea Through the Lens of Gardens, Education, and Global Connection From vibrant botanic gardens to unexpected adventures on Korea’s high‑speed trains, Director of Education Bryan Thompsonowak's summer adventures offered a whole new perspective on global horticulture, education, and the power of green spaces to connect people across cultures. Image Morris Director of Education Bryan Thompsonowak and Education Programs Manager Mackenzie Knight-Fochs of Scott Arboretum & Gardens at Swarthmore College before their BGCI presentation. This past June, I had the exciting opportunity to travel to South Korea through the Paul Meyer and Debbie Rogers Extraordinary Experience Endowment, which supports transformative international learning experiences for Morris Arboretum & Gardens staff. Although I had never visited Korea before, the trip quickly became one of the most memorable journeys of my career. What began as a long-anticipated‑anticipated adventure soon unfolded into an inspiring look at global horticulture, educational collaboration, and the deep cultural value Korea places on green spaces. The first week of my trip centered around the Botanical Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) Education Conference in Seoul, a gathering that only occurs once every few years and attracts garden educators from every continent. The experience was unlike any conference I had attended in the United States—sessions were introduced with more theatrical flair than I’m accustomed to, with walk‑up music, enthusiastic MCs, cameras, lights, video and camera crews, and an energy that transformed educational presentations into celebratory moments. Beneath the spectacle, though, was a clear shared mission: to ignite public appreciation for plants, landscapes, and the natural world. I had the pleasure of co-presenting with Education Programs Manager Mackenzie Knight-Fochs of Scott Arboretum & Gardens at Swarthmore College , highlighting the collaborative conferences and …
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Winter Wellness Walk: Nature's Nurture
Sunday, March 29
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10:30 am
Meet at Welcome Center
Get moving, get outdoors, and get connected to nature and others during these walks! The Fourth Sunday of each month will focus on getting heart rates up. Each weekend will feature a discussion topic centered around movement in nature — come for the cardio, stay for the conversation! Free with general admission.
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Winter Wellness Walk: Nature's Nurture
Sunday, March 1
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10:30 am
Meet at Welcome Center
Get moving, get outdoors, and get connected to nature and others during these walks! The Fourth Sunday of each month will focus on getting heart rates up. Each weekend will feature a discussion topic centered around movement in nature — come for the cardio, stay for the conversation! Free with general admission.
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Winter Wellness Walks: Nature Watch
Saturday, February 14
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10:30 am
Meet at Welcome Center
Every second Saturday of the month, learn how to appreciate a garden in the winter on this guided walk. We'll look for winter interests such as tree bark color/texture, tree silhouettes, buds, and even look for winter-blooming plants. Every walk will be different, join us for as many as you can!
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Winter Wellness Walks: Nature Watch
Saturday, March 14
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10:30 am
Meet at Welcome Center
Every second Saturday of the month, learn how to appreciate a garden in the winter on this guided walk. We'll look for winter interests such as tree bark color/texture, tree silhouettes, buds, and even look for winter-blooming plants. Every walk will be different, join us for as many as you can!
Learn more about our other Winter Wellness Walks →
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Winter Wellness Family Walk
Saturday, March 21
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10:30 am
Meet at Welcome Center
Join us every third Saturday to take a joyful family stroll through wintry Morris. All types of families welcome. Families can feel free to walk at their own pace, use strollers, and leave when they need to. Conversation topics will be kid friendly. Free with general admission.
Learn more about our other Winter Wellness Walks →
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