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.

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. 

Join knowledgeable guides for a walking tour highlighting natural and man-made water features throughout the Morris. Water features, an integral part of the landscape, offer visual, auditory, and tactile appeal. Cascading waterfalls, natural streams, and the striking Swan Pond become essential to the beauty of the Morris. Free with general admission.  

Public art complements the Morris’s landscape and plant collection. Art in the garden includes sculptures that have become featured in prominent places or tucked in the shade of a special tree. This tour highlights the sculptures that connect human art with the beauty of nature. 

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. 

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

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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.