For Adults For Adults Image Morris Arboretum & Gardens offers programs for adults looking to learn, build skills, or explore a personal interest. Courses, tours, lectures, and certificate programs create opportunities to engage with plants and landscapes in meaningful ways. Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, the Morris supports learning at every level with experiences designed to educate, connect, and inspire Image Fall 2026 Courses Join us for an exciting lineup of courses, conferences, tours, and hands-on experiences designed to educate, inspire, and bring you closer to nature. Download the Fall 2026 Course Catalog → Behind the Scenes Birding Botany Certificate in Ecological Horticulture Creative Expressions Culinary Adventures Growing Minds Health & Wellness Horticulture & Design Lectures School of Arboriculture Trips Members get discounts on our courses. Not a Morris member? Join today! Become a Member …

For Kids & Families For Kids & Families Image At Morris Arboretum & Gardens, discovery starts early. This is a place where kids can climb, explore, imagine, and make real connections to the natural world. Whether you’re visiting for the day or joining a program, families will find plenty of ways to learn together. From treetop adventures and hands-on activities to seasonal programs and summer camp, the Morris invites curiosity at every turn, with new experiences to discover throughout the seasons. Image For Kids & Families Growing Minds Garden Railway Tree Canopy Walk Whimsical Woods Family Activities Nature Explorers Summer Camp …

Wedding Rates Wedding Rates Image Full Wedding Rental Rates 2027 April Friday: $3,100 Saturday: SOLD OUT Sunday: $2,900 May Friday: $4,900 Saturday:  SOLD OUT Sunday:  SOLD OUT June Friday: SOLD OUT Saturday: SOLD OUT Sunday: SOLD OUT July Friday: $3,000 Saturday: $4,200 Sunday: $2,800 August Friday: $3,200 Saturday: $5,100 Sunday: $2,800 September Friday: $5,500 Saturday: $7,100 Sunday: $5,200 October Friday: $5,800 Saturday: $7,000 Sunday: $5,300 November* Friday: $4,900 Saturday: $5,800 Sunday:  SOLD OUT *First weekend in November only. 2028 April Friday: $3,700 Saturday: $4,700 Sunday: $3,200 May Friday: $6,100 Saturday: $7,200 Sunday: $5,400 June Friday: $5,900 Saturday: $7,200 Sunday: $5,400 July Friday: $3,300 Saturday: $4,300 Sunday: $2,900 August Friday: $3,500 Saturday: $5,100 Sunday: $2,900 September Friday: $6,100 Saturday: $7,200 Sunday: $5,600   Weekday Weddings Monday – Thursday: $2,800 Weekday weddings offer the same amenities as our weekend weddings with a time frame of 6PM – 10PM. Garden Ceremony Garden Ceremony Locations | Rate: $1,600 Rose Garden or Pennock Garden Locations | Rate: $1,900 Micro Ceremony  Various Garden Locations | Rate: $1,200 For more information, contact the Rentals Team at 215.247.5777 x158 or email rentals@morrisarboretum.org …

Board & Staff Board & Staff Image Board of Advisors July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027 Alexandra Edsall,  Chair Jan Albaum Lydia Allen Berry Wendy Foulke Christina M. Fournaris Pamela B. Gagne Steven H. Gendler Lewis Heafitz Jessie B. Hill William A. Hohns Theodore A. McKee Charlotte McKines Sandra L. McLean Diane E. Newbury Susan W. Peck Bonnie Schorsch Tasha Taylor-Igbanol Maria M. Thompson Elizabeth Van Vleck Emeriti George W. Connell Janet F. Haas Elizabeth P. McLean Ann Reed Ex-Officio Anne Papageorge Michael D. Scales Staff Director’s Office William Cullina,  F. Otto Haas Executive Director Sydney Taylor,  Assistant to the Director Development Mira Zergani,  Director of Development Kristen Casalenuovo,  Moonlight & Roses Event Manager* Leslie Crane,  Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Brett DePaola, Associate Director of Annual Giving & Membership Kaelyn Farrell,  Development Operations Associate Keith Lyons,  Manager of Annual Giving and Data Systems Oanh Nguyen,  Development Coordinator Chelsea Schuett,  Associate Director of Donor Engagement and Programs Alison Thornton,  Director of Strategic Partnerships Education Bryan Thompsonowak,  Director of Education Molly Baraldi,  McLean Contributionship Youth & Visitor Education Apprentice** Stephanie Bruneau,  Assistant Director of Adult Education Beatrice Daudelin,  McLean Contributionship Adult Education Apprentice** Ilana Grubin,  Education Specialist / Camp Supervisor * Rebecca Kohn,  Education Assistant and Phone Receptionist * Jeanne Linkens,  Education Assistant and Phone Receptionist * Megan Nguyen, Education   Administrative Assistant Jenny Rajotte,  Intern and Volunteer Coordinator* Clara A. Reyes,  Assistant Director, Visitor Education and Youth Programs Emily Sorensen, Education Programs Assistant* Jude Thatchet, Linda and David Glickstein School Outreach Coordinator Finance & Administration Chris Gehman,  Director of Finance & Administration Karen Owens,  Fiscal Manager …

Urban Forestry Consultants Urban Forestry Consultants Image The Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania provides expert Urban Forestry Consulting to municipalities, campuses, and organizations seeking to plan, grow, and sustain healthy, resilient tree canopies. Our team includes Board Certified Master Arborists, Registered Consulting Arborists, and professional foresters with over 50 years of combined experience in urban, traditional, and fragment forestry. We deliver practical, science-based solutions tailored to your community, campus, or property. To learn more, please contact Associate Director of Urban Forestry   Mike Dunn at  mikedunn@upenn.edu . Urban Forestry Staff Image Michael B. Dunn Associate Director of Urban Forestry Image Andrew Conboy Urban Forestry Consultant Image Keanna Marcelo The Martha S. Miller & Rusty Miller Urban Forestry Fellow Image Marina Smith-Hanke Urban Forestry Technician Our Services Image Urban Forest Planning & Management Develop comprehensive management plans for streets, parks, and campuses Conduct canopy assessments and ecosystem service evaluations Review and develop tree-related policies and ordinances Design and analyze tree inventories Integrate trees into climate adaptation and sustainability strategies Image Municipal & Campus Consulting Tree risk assessments and prioritized maintenance programs Staff and volunteer training in tree care and data collection Budgeting and resource allocation planning Long-term canopy and infrastructure planning Image Tree Inventories & GIS Mapping Create tree inventories using GIS and mobile data collection Conduct spatial analysis to support management and policy decisions Provide dashboards and reports to communicate canopy value Support grant applications and funding strategies Image Tree Protection & Development Consulting Construction impact assessments and tree protection plans Site plan review and compliance monitoring Root zone preservation strategies …

What's in Bloom: November What's in Bloom: November Image November at Morris Image common witchhazel Hamamelis virginiana Log Cabin, Mercury Loggia, Widener Woods An eastern North American native notable for it’s unique ribbon-like petaled flowers that begin to emerge in late fall, identifiable by their clean, bright fragrance and vibrant yellow color as most deciduous plants are dropping their leaves. The genus name consists of the Greek words hama meaning “at the same time” and melon meaning “fruit”, which refers to this plant’s unusual ability to have flowers and fruit at the same time. Image maidenhair-tree Ginkgo biloba Parking Lot, Mercury Loggia, Overlook Garden This large deciduous tree is considered a “living fossil” as the last living species of the order Ginkgoales , first appearing on Earth nearly 290 million years ago. Ginkgos, which are more closely related to cycads than flowering plants, present unique fan-shaped leaves that turn vibrant golden yellow in the fall and offer a stunning display even after they’ve fallen. Image climbing-aster Ampelaster carolinianus Pennock Flower Walk A sprawling herbaceous perennial native to the Southeast U.S. can be seen climbing on anything it can reach, covered with a profusion of lavender pink daisy-like flowers with golden yellow centers and a lovely fragrance. Blooms are adored by pollinators. Image common camellia Camellia japonica Hillcrest Pavillion, Orange Balustrade These evergreen shrubs native to Asia offer a lovely pop of color during the winter lull in the garden. You can enjoy Morris Arboretum introductions such as ‘Balustrade’ with large, scarlet red peony-like flowers with yellow centers or ‘Bloomfield’ with deep red double flowers. Search for these unique varieties in the Garden Explorer Map to find in the gardens! Learn More Image common winterberry Ilex verticillata Spring House, Oak Allee, Morris Pond, Pennock Flower Walk A member of the holly family, this North American native shrub exhibits …