NEW! Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Certificate in Ecological Horticulture The program is geared toward avid home gardeners and landscape professionals looking to develop a deep understanding of sustainable landscape design and management. We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new learning opportunity here at the Morris: The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Certificate in Ecological Horticulture will offer the opportunity to gain proficiency in creating and maintaining landscapes that are grounded in ecological principles and practice. Geared toward avid home gardeners and landscape professionals looking to develop a deep understanding of sustainable landscape design and management, this classroom and field-based program is a series of 12 courses that are open to the public. The program is self-paced and can be completed in one year of intensive learning or up to several years at a slower pace. The first four courses in the series will be offered in fall 2025.       Image The Plants of Pennsylvania by Ann Fowler Rhoads and Timothy Block. What makes this certificate program unique?    The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Certificate in Ecological Horticulture is unique in our ecological systems-based approach to landscape design and maintenance. Our program approaches each garden as a complex living system, where plants, soil, water, animals, climate, human activity, and other elements interact with and influence each other. In hands-on and classroom instruction, our program teaches design and stewardship strategies that address these relationships holistically rather than focusing on individual components in isolation.   The program will focus on our region here in Southeast Pennsylvania. Drawing from our deep expertise in this region’s ecology, all instruction will speak to our local ecosystems. Here at the Morris we have a long history in the native plants of Pennsylvania—we have literally written THE book on this topic! Instructors in the certificate program will …

Travel Abroad Travel Abroad Image Upcoming Trips Travel abroad with the Morris Arboretum & Gardens! Image Gardens, Wine, & Wilderness: A Tour of New Zealand January 10 – 28, 2026 Take the trip of a lifetime by traveling to New Zealand with friends from the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. Leave winter behind and head to the Southern Hemisphere for long summer days to experience stunning gardens and some of nature’s most spectacular scenery. For 30 years, local landscape architect Richard Lyon of Garden Adventures, LLC has been leading groups to experience his native New Zealand. Highlights of the trip include more than ten private garden visits, Auckland Botanical Gardens, Mount Cook, Doubtful Sound, and Mount Aspiring National Park, as well as opportunities to enjoy locally produced world-famous sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. Due to its popularity and reputation as an exceptional experience, this is the tenth time Morris is partnering with Garden Adventures. See Brochure Past Trips Image Lake Takepo, New Zealand, 2024. Image Dart River Tour, Queenstown, New Zealand, 2024. Image Government House, Wellington, New Zealand, 2024. Image Hooker Valley Track with Mt. Cook in the distance, New Zealand, 2024. Image Fisherman’s Bay, Long Bay, New Zealand, 2024. Image Fisherman’s Bay, Long Bay, New Zealand, 2024. Image Mt. Cook, New Zealand, 2024.  Image Travelers dining at Mincher, Auckland, New Zealand, 2024. Image Cook Strait, New Zealand, 2024.  Image Giant’s House, Akaroa, New Zealand, 2024.  Image Welton House, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2024.  1 / PREV NEXT … Travel …

For Professionals For Professionals Image Image Certificate in Ecological Horticulture  The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Certificate in Ecological Horticulture will offer the opportunity to gain proficiency in creating and maintaining landscapes that are grounded in ecological principles and practice. Geared towards avid home gardeners and landscape professionals looking to develop a deep understanding of sustainable landscape design and management, this classroom and field-based program is a series of 12 courses that are open to the public. The program is self-paced and can be completed in one year of intensive learning or up to several years at a slower pace. The first four courses in the series will be offered in the fall of 2025.   LEARN MORE Image School of Arboriculture Increase your tree and landscape knowledge! The Morris Arboretum & Garden's Professional Courses offer CEUs for arborists and landscape architects, and keep you at the forefront of your profession. These courses are open to professionals and novices, and are all taught by national leaders in their field of expertise. LEARN MORE Conferences Earn CEUs and hear from professionals Each year the Morris Arboretum & Gardens partners with a variety of organizations to convene conferences for professionals in plant related fields. Our conferences are of interest to professional arborists, landscape architects, professional horticulturists, and avid home gardeners.  Learn More … For …

Out on a Limb Out on a Limb Image Out on a Limb: A Tree Adventure Exhibit  Generously supported by the Jane and Leonard Korman Family Foundation Get a bird’s eye view of the forest from 50 feet up, perched on the Tree Canopy Walk high above ground level. Or scamper down onto the Squirrel Scramble, a huge hammock-like net where you can look down to the ground far below through the rope netting. Enter the Bird’s Nest and sit on giant robin’s eggs, just waiting to hatch. It’s all part of Morris Arboretum & Garden’s Tree Adventure exhibit, connecting us to the natural world, and themed to teach us that  we need trees and trees need us. Designed by  Metcalfe Architecture & Design , the exhibit is a  fully accessible , fascinating learning experience for both children and adults.  Learn more about the green elements of the design here. Image Image Image Image 1 / PREV NEXT … Out on a Limb …

Rentals FAQ Rentals FAQ Image FAQ Catering We require that you use one of our catering teams for your event. Each offers a variety of menu options, price points and services. We recommend you check them all out!    Catering by Brunos   267-240-5624  Seedling & Sage   215-885-2037  Power Events   267.254.9810  Joshua's Catering   215.224.1800  Feast Your Eyes Catering 215-634-3002 What’s Included  All private event rentals include admission to the Morris with access to 92 acres of woodlands, meadows and gardens, accessible restrooms and garden pathways, and free on-site parking. Staff is on duty throughout your event. Details for specific types of events are listed below. Please note, catering and other vendor fees are calculated separately.  With our Wedding Rentals:   Exclusive use of the historic carriage house Visitor Center and grounds for four or five hours of event time, depending on your contract  Reception tent with hard surface floor, lighting, space heaters, and fans  Ceremony chairs, tables and chairs for the reception, and accessory tables  A green room for the wedding party available up to two hours prior to event start  A five-passenger golf cart and driver to transport you around for photos and help guests who need assistance in the gardens  With our Evening Rentals: Exclusive use of the historic carriage house Visitor Center, or our Out on a Limb treehouse feature, and grounds for three or four hours of event time, depending on your type of event and contract specifics   Either the reception tent with hard surface floor, lighting, space heaters, and fans or our Out on a Limb treehouse feature, depending on contract specifics  Tables and chairs for dining, and accessory tables  With our Daytime Rentals:   Access to the event areas detailed in your contract for set up and activities  Audio-visual equipment for our Upper Gallery meeting space only  Tables and chairs for your event or meeting Rates Daytime Event Rates McLean Room The McLean Room is our …

Know Before You Go Know Before You Go Image Pet Policy No pets, aside from registered service animals, are allowed at the Morris.   Tree & Garden Rules Image We ask that you be respectful of the Morris, including: No climbing on or sitting in trees; no walking or standing in flower beds or other off-limits parts of the Arboretum; no climbing into fountains; and no tampering with any living thing in the Morris. These regulations are for the safety of both our guests and our plants. Picnicking in the Morris is allowed in the designated picnic areas. No cooking is allowed. Pets (aside from service animals) are not permitted. No bicycles, scooters, rollerblades, skateboards, Frisbees or other game equipment. Admittance outside of regular visiting hours is prohibited. The use of all tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco) is prohibited anywhere on the property.   Accessibility Arrival Accessible parking is available in the parking lot just beyond the Widener Welcome Center. In the event that the lot is full, we offer overflow parking near the entrance kiosk. Vehicles may use the loading zone in front of the Welcome Center to unload passengers when needed. Access to the Welcome Center is barrier free. Mobility The Morris property includes some hilly terrain. There is an ADA-approved paved walking path with less than 5% grade and benches strategically situated throughout the Morris but walking some areas could prove challenging. The majority of the Morris, including the Out on a Limb exhibit, is accessible from the paved pathways. Mobility Scooters & Wheelchairs We offer complimentary mobility scooters and wheelchairs for mobility-challenged guests to use around the Garden during their visit. We have three electric scooters and two manual wheelchairs available to check out on a first-come, first-served basis in the Welcome Center. For mobility scooters, guests must be at least 18 years of age and complete a waiver and policy form at the time of check-out. Mobility …