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Wings & Wildflowers and Exuberant Blooms Opening Weekend

Saturday, July 19 Sunday, July 20
All Weekend Long
English Park
Buzz, bloom, and be merry! Wings & Wildflowers debuts and Exuberant Blooms returns for a weekend full of fun activities and floral flair. 
Wings & Wildflowers

Step into a lush new meadow designed especially for Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise. Discover giant pollinator-inspired artworks by local artists that celebrate the essential role of pollinators in our world. Stop by English Park on Saturday, July 19 between 12 – 5 pm for music, lemonade and cookies, nature-inspired crafts, and enchanting storytelling throughout the day. Don’t miss the Meet the Artist moment around noon—your chance to hear directly from the creators behind the eye-catching pollinator artworks.

Exuberant Blooms

Returning floral display Exuberant Blooms bursts with a riot of colors and fragrances, highlighting the variety and splendor of flowering plants. Stop by Exuberant Blooms on Sunday, July 20 between 12 – 5 pm to celebrate the fourth year of this beloved garden with crafting, singing, and dancing!

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A miniature model train of Thomas the Tank Engine.

Magic Railway Weekend

Saturday, August 23 Sunday, August 24
Garden Railway

Everyone's beloved cartoon train can always be found chugging along in his own section of our Garden Railway, but a few weekends a year he and his friends run free on all the tracks. Join us this weekend to experience the magic! Free with general admission. 

Membership www.morrisarboretum.org/join-give/membership

Membership Membership Image Memberships Made For You We are thrilled to introduce our revamped Membership Program! Join or Renew Today → The Morris is proud to offer streamlined membership packages that maximize convenience and flexibility at all levels. Choosing to join at the Supporter, Patron, and Benefactor levels also offer expansive benefits along with the pride of supporting the Morris’s mission. Image Click the image to view a larger version.      Membership Levels Individual Admits 1 named member with options to purchase up to 4 Youth add-ons (ages 3 – 17): Purchase • Give a Gift of Membership Individual: $75  Individual + 1 Youth: $87     Individual + 2 Youth: $99    Individual + 3 Youth: $111 Individual + 4 Youth: $123 *see additional benefits listed on chart above Friends & Family Admits 2 people with options to purchase up to 4 Youth add-ons (ages 3 – 17): Purchase • Give a Gift of Membership Friends & Family: $125 Friends & Family + 1 Youth: $137 Friends & Family + 2 Youth: $149 Friends & Family + 3 Youth: $161 Friends & Family + 4 Youth: $173 *see additional benefits listed on chart above Supporter Admits 4 people with options to purchase up to 4 Youth add-ons (ages 3 – 17): Purchase • Give a Gift of Membership Supporter: $250 Supporter + 1 Youth: $262 Supporter + 2 Youth: $274 Supporter + 3 Youth: $286 Supporter + 4 Youth: $298 *see additional benefits listed on chart above Patron Admits 6 people with options to purchase up to 4 Youth add-ons (ages 3 – 17): Purchase • Give a Gift of Membership Patron: $750 Patron + 1 Youth: $762 Patron + 2 Youth: 774 Patron + 3 Youth: $786 Patron + 4 Youth: $798 *see additional benefits listed on chart above Benefactor Admits 6 people with options to purchase up to 4 Youth add-ons (ages 3 – 17): Purchase • Give a Gift of Membership Benefactor: $1,500 Benefactor + 1 Youth: $1,512 Benefactor + 2 Youth: 1,524 Benefactor + 3 Youth: $1,536 Benefactor + 4 Youth: $1,548 *see additional benefits listed on chart above …

Lecture Series www.morrisarboretum.org/learn-discover/adults/lecture-series

Lecture Series Lecture Series Image Roots & Remembrance: Reclaiming Plant Knowledge & Cultural Heritage  Sunday, October 12 • 3 pm – 4:30 pm In-Person Registration: $25 (Members) • $30 (Non-members) Virtual Registration: $25 IN-PERSON REGISTRATION → VIRTUAL REGISTRATION → Join Abra Lee, Tracy Qiu, and Guina Hammond  for an engaging conversation exploring ancestral plant knowledge, forgotten traditions, and the cultural stories rooted in the natural world. Through personal narratives and shared wisdom, they’ll illuminate how plants carry memory, identity, and healing across generations. This event invites us to reconnect with the land, honor lost legacies, and rediscover the deep relationships between people and plants that have shaped our histories and can guide our futures.  This in-person event will take place at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. A livestream of the conversation will be available via Zoom. Image   Abra Lee  is the Director of Horticulture at the Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to her role as a public horticulturist, Abra is a historian, writer, and author of the forthcoming book, “Conquer the Soil: Black America and the Untold Stories of Our Country’s Gardeners, Farmers, and Growers.” Her research focuses on Black garden history, and she raises awareness of Black gardeners and farmers, helping to put them into their rightful places in the overall history of American gardening and horticulture.     Image   Guina Hammond  is the Program Manager of Public Gardens and Landscapes at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, where she uses gardening as a tool for social change, bringing people together to connect with nature’s beauty and healing power. A certified organic land care professional, PHS Tree Tender, Penn State Master Gardener, and 5 th  generation herbalist, Guina is deeply involved in Philadelphia’s community. She is a founding member of the Chester Avenue Community Garden, where she has grown award-winning produce for 38 …

Wedding Vendors www.morrisarboretum.org/plan-event/weddings/wedding-vendors

Wedding Vendors Wedding Vendors Image Approved Caterers Image Photo: Sharyn Frenkel Choose from a list of approved caterers that offer you a broad range of menu options, styles, and pricing. We have carefully pre-screened our caterers to assure that they are thoroughly familiar with the Arboretum's facilities and policies, while offering you the highest quality of support and service.  The preferred caterers can be contacted below: Catering by Brunos 267-240-5624 Feast Your Eyes Catering 215-634-3002 Joshua's Catering 215-224-1800 Power Events 267-254-9810 Seedling & Sage 215-885-2037 Tent Ceiling Décor If you are interested in decorating the ceiling of the reception tent, you will be required to work with our exclusive vendor: Image Wild Stems Wild Stems is a Philadelphia-based floral design studio that specializes in weddings and other large events. They create fantastical installations and offer several innovative tent options featuring floating linen fabrics, string lights and/or florals and greenery in a variety of styles. For more information contact: Wild Stems   info@wildstems.com   267-231-3487 Vendors  Any photographer, florist, band, DJ, or officiant is welcome to service your event and don’t require Arboretum approval. However, all vendors will be required to follow all Garden policies and procedures, with respect to load-in and load-out and garden code of conduct. For a list of our favorite vendors contact the Rentals Team directly.    … Wedding …

For Adults www.morrisarboretum.org/learn-discover/adults

For Adults For Adults Image Image Register for Fall 2025 Programs Join us for an exciting lineup of courses, conferences, tours, and hands-on experiences designed to educate, inspire, and bring you closer to nature. Discover new flavors, get creative, and immerse yourself in the beauty of our gardens in this magical season! Download the Fall 2025 Course Catalog → Behind the Scenes Birding Botany Certificate Program in Ecological Horticulture Creative Expressions Culinary Adventures Growing Minds Health & Wellness Horticulture & Design Lectures School of Arboriculture Trips Become a Volunteer The Morris could not accomplish all that it does without the help of its volunteers who play an integral role in the organization. Volunteering at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens can be a rewarding and stimulating experience: learn new skills, make new friends, and become a valued member of the extended volunteer staff.  Join Today … For Adults …