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Due to the effects of a recent storm, we are postponing the Wings & Wildflowers exhibition opening weekend until Saturday, July 19 – Sunday, July 20.

Audio Tours www.morrisarboretum.org/audio-tours

Audio Tours Audio Tours Image Wonders of the Wetlands Audio Tour Image Stop 1: Welcome Welcome to the audio tour of the Wallace-Kane Wetland at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens! This program features 10 recordings that dive into the history, ecology, and management of this special place. Go at your own pace and create your own sequence.  Learn More Image Stop 2: Shady Vista This stop on the audio tour tells the story of the Wetland’s history. What did this site look like in the 1800s, and how did the Morrises work to create the conditions you see today? Learn More Image Stop 3: Buttonbush Learn about this gorgeous native shrub and its pollinator patrons. Learn More Image Stop 4: Sweetgum Sweetgum has a long history in relationship with the Lenape people. The Lenape word for Sweetgum tree is, ‘taxkwahoakaniminshi.’ Learn More Image Stop 5: River Birch In addition to being beautiful, river birch trees have amazing wildlife value. Learn More … Audio Tours …

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Morris Discount Weekend

Saturday, August 2 Sunday, August 3

Morris Discount Weekend: Wings, Wildflowers & A Weekend Deal

Visit the Morris to get $10 off each general admission ticket! Tickets must be purchased on-site for the discount.

Come see the Garden Railway: World Pollinators exhibit, our giant artist-designed butterflies and poppies, our Pop-Up Pollinator Meadows, and Morris Hummingbird Hut! Learn about our native and tropical flowers at Morris, including our pawpaws, North America’s largest native fruit! 

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Small pink and orange flowers (azaleas native to PA) in bloom with with green foliage.

Shrubs For All Seasons

Saturday, May 24
11 am
Meet at Welcome Center

This tour focuses on evergreen and deciduous shrubs for the home gardener. Shrubs provide showy foliage, vibrant blooms to attract pollinators, and structures to be used as natural screens. Come and discover new and old-time favorite shrubs. Free with general admission. 

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Small pink and orange flowers (azaleas native to PA) in bloom with with green foliage.

Shrubs For All Seasons

Saturday, June 28
11 am
Meet at Welcome Center

This tour focuses on evergreen and deciduous shrubs for the home gardener. Shrubs provide showy foliage, vibrant blooms to attract pollinators, and structures to be used as natural screens. Come and discover new and old-time favorite shrubs. Free with general admission.

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An outdoor view of a meadow.

The Wetland: A Unique Ecosystem

Saturday, June 14
11 am
Meet at entrance kiosk parking lot

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.

 

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A photograph of green ferns into a dark space.

Made in the Shade Tour

Saturday, July 26
11 am
Meet at the Welcome Center

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. 

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A decorative water fountain surrounded by orange and purple tulips.

Water Features Tour

Saturday, August 9
11 AM
Meet at Welcome Center

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.