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Pollinator Friday: Moths
Friday, July 11
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11 am
Hummingbird Hut
This Pollinator Friday we're learning about moths! Moths are lesser-known pollinators, but they’re beautiful and important to our ecosystem. Come learn about some native moths to Pennsylvania, and take home your own moth craft. Free with general admission.
University Era 1933-1974 www.morrisarboretum.org/about/archives/university-era-1933-1974
University Era 1933-1974 University Era 1933-1974 Image Collections: University Era - 1933-1974 Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania Records Arboretum Directors, 1933-1974 Dr. Rodney H. True, 1933 – 1939 Dr. Jacob R. Schramm, 1939 – 1954 Dr. John M. Fogg, Jr., 1954 – 1967 Dr. A. Orville Dahl, 1967 – 1970 Dr. Hui-Lin Li , 1971 – 1974 … University Era 1933-1974 …
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Member Exhibition Night
Wednesday, July 9
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5 – 8 pm
In celebration of our newest exhibition, Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise, we are pleased to invite you to our annual Member Exhibition Night! Delight in vibrant landscapes buzzing with life during members-only evening admission hours and experience pop-up pollinator programming exclusive to Member Night! Weckerly’s Ice Cream will be on-site with sweet treats in the Garden for purchase.
This is a free, ticketed event for Morris Arboretum & Gardens members and special friends. Advance registration timed tickets are required. For help registering your timed tickets, please reply to this email or call 215.247.5777 ext. 131.
Rain or shine event. In the case of severe inclement weather, this event will be canceled.
Look out for special upper-level member benefits during the event! Upper-level members receive two free Weckerly’s Ice Cream vouchers per member household at check-in as well as a small gift. If you would like to upgrade your membership, please contact the membership office at members@morrisarboretum.org or 215.247.5777 ext. 205.
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July Storytime
Wednesday, July 16
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10:30 am
Meet in Outdoor Classroom
This month we’re reading We Are Water Protectors, written by Carole Lindstrom and illustrated by Michaela Goade. Reading will be followed by movement activities and crafting. Free with general admission.
Poppy Profusion: A Sculptural Surprise is Back at the Morris www.morrisarboretum.org/blog/giant-poppies
Poppy Profusion: A Sculptural Surprise is Back at the Morris For this year's Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise exhibition, we are reimagining the 2008 sculptural installation by the late artist Gary G. Miller, bringing these giant poppies back to delight a new generation of visitors. Image The original giant poppies, Papaver Rubrum Giganteum , designed and installed in 2008 by the late artist Gary G. Miller at Morris Arboretum & Gardens. In spring 2008, the Morris Arboretum & Gardens burst into bloom with something truly unexpected—300 giant red poppies swaying in the breeze across the Northwestern Meadows. This larger-than-life sculptural installation, titled Papaver Rubrum Giganteum , was created by the late artist Gary G. Miller and became a showstopping highlight of the Morris’s 75th anniversary celebration and the launch of its Always Growing capital campaign. Positioned just inside the Stenton and Northwestern Avenue gates, the field of towering poppies captivated visitors with its surreal scale and vibrant color. Each flower reached nearly ten feet in height, crafted from aluminum sheet stock and painted in shades of red. Engineered to move with the wind, the installation transformed the serene meadow into a kinetic landscape of art and nature. A collaboration with Woodmere Art Museum, Papaver Rubrum Giganteum reflected Miller’s passion for accessibility and public engagement. Known for his large-scale outdoor works—including The Big Nothing , Takeout to Go , Inside/Outside: Celebrating Robert Venturi , and Whirligigs —Miller brought his signature sense of playfulness and conceptual depth to the Morris for its visitors to marvel at and enjoy. Image Gary G. Miller standing with his poppies in spring 2008 in front of the Pumphouse at Morris Arboretum & Gardens. For this year's Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise exhibition, we are reimagining these giant poppies, bringing them back to delight a new generation of visitors. …
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Morris Discount Weekend
Saturday, August 2
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Sunday, August 3
Morris Discount Weekend: Wings, Wildflowers & A Weekend Deal
Visit the Morris to get $10 off full-price admission! Tickets must be purchased on-site for the discount.
Come see Garden Railway: World Pollinators, our giant artist-designed butterflies and poppies, our Pop-Up Pollinator Meadows, and the Hummingbird Hut! Learn about native and tropical flowers at the Morris, including our pawpaws, North America’s largest native fruit!
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August Storytime
Wednesday, August 20
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10:30 am
Meet in the Outdoor Classroom
This month, we’re reading Joy Takes Root by Gwendolyn Wallace. Explore mindfulness and herbal medicine in this soothing intergenerational story about our connection to nature. Reading will be followed by movement practices and crafting. Free with general admission.
Membership FAQ www.morrisarboretum.org/join-give/membership/membership-faq
Membership FAQ Membership FAQ Image FAQ Can I apply paid admission to my membership? The admission price paid by the persons included in the membership onsite or online may be applied on the same day of your visit. Does the Morris offer digital membership cards? Yes! You will receive the link to download your digital membership card within 24 hours of purchase. Your digital membership card can be downloaded into your Apple or Android Wallet and can be scanned onsite for quick entry. Click here to download your digital membership card to your online wallet. I renewed/joined online, now what? When you purchase your membership online, you will receive a proof of purchase receipt via email to use immediately. If you choose to visit the Morris before our system has fully processed your membership, you may simply bring a copy of your email receipt and give your name to the attendant at the front gate. Once your digital membership is fully processed, you may present your digital membership card to the attendant at the kiosk. If you’ve opted out of digital membership, your membership card will arrive in the mail within 10 – 15 business days. What is the Member General Admission Allowance? Members will receive a daily admission allowance that matches their membership level. For example, if you are a Supporter member, you will receive a total of 4 free daily general admissions plus the number of any Add-On Youth Passes you’ve purchased. Members receive 50% off general admission tickets so you can enjoy your visit with as many friends and family as you like. Members must accompany their guests at the time of their visit. What are the general guidelines for the different membership levels? Our membership program brings you flexibility in choosing with whom you will share your membership benefits. Memberships can be shared between people living in different households and any named member can bring guests to Morris, as long as the number of adults and children doesn’t exceed …