Events
Image
Yoga in the Garden
Monday, July 6
–
Monday, July 27
•
Four Mondays • 5:15 – 6:15 pm
Four Mondays: July 6, 13, 20, 27
5:15 – 6:15 pm
Members: $85 • Non-members: $95
Have you seen the incredible summer view from the grassy plateau, surrounded by blue sky, towering hemlocks and beech trees, facing West from Morris towards Erdenheim Farms?
This setting and view provide the backdrop for a unique opportunity to study gentle yoga led by Jennifer Schelter, one of Philadelphia's premier yoga teachers. Master yoga teacher, writer, and artist, Jennifer has taught for 26 years. Her philosophy is to practice for longevity and aging gracefully. She offers a rare embodied and poetic quality of metaphor, and inspiration for creative, mindful living. The yoga practice is both for the body, as well as for the opportunity to reflect on one’s own heart, intention and truth.
Participants practice the basics of yoga: breathing, mindfulness meditation, balance, strength, flexibility, core awareness, and deep relaxation. All are welcome, including beginners. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel to place under your mat, and wear comfortable clothes. In inclement weather the class will meet indoors. Registration includes four sessions for a summer of inspiration, health, and zen.
**Single-session walk-ins always welcome on fair-weather days $25. Exact change cash payment is required; please arrive 10-15 minutes early. (no member discount)
Wedding Vendors www.morrisarboretum.org/plan-event/weddings/wedding-vendors
Wedding Vendors Wedding Vendors Image Approved Caterers Image Photo: Sharyn Frenkel We partner with five exclusive catering teams, each offering a range of menus, price points, and wedding services to suit your vision. (Sorry, not outside caterers or refreshments.) These trusted caterers provide full-service support, including professional staff and licensed bartenders for your BYO beverage service. We encourage you to explore each option to find the team that best fits your style and celebration. 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 tent decor 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, DJ, or officiant is welcome to service your event and don’t require special Morris approval. However, all vendors will be required to follow all Morris 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 …
Events
Image
Wild Wetland Wednesdays
Wednesday, July 22
•
11 am – 1 pm
Wetland
Wednesday, July 22 • 11 am – 1 pm
Wednesday, August 26 • 11 am – 1 pm
Join us on the fourth Wednesday from June through August to explore the Morris’s natural areas and discover the rich ecosystem that thrives in our Wetland. Once part of the Morris family estate, this landscape was transformed into a vibrant wetland. Today, it’s home to an abundance of native plants, fish, amphibians, and both year-round and migratory birds. As you wander the meadows and floodplain, keep an eye out for blue herons, belted kingfishers, and other wildlife that make this habitat so special.
Free mini binoculars for kids from 11 am–1 pm, while supplies last. To access the Wetland, park in the lot next to the entrance kiosk or walk the Woodland trail from the main gardens (located behind the Welcome Center). Free with general admission.
Please note: the Wetland is not ADA accessible.
Wild Wetland Wednesdays is supported in part by AQUA, an Essential Utilities Company.
Events
Image
Wild Wetland Wednesdays
Wednesday, August 26
•
11 am – 1 pm
Wetland
Join us on the fourth Wednesday from June through August to explore the Morris’s natural areas and discover the rich ecosystem that thrives in our Wetland. Once part of the Morris family estate, this landscape was transformed into a vibrant wetland. Today, it’s home to an abundance of native plants, fish, amphibians, and both year-round and migratory birds. As you wander the meadows and floodplain, keep an eye out for blue herons, belted kingfishers, and other wildlife that make this habitat so special.
Free mini binoculars for kids from 11 am–1 pm, while supplies last. To access the Wetland, park in the lot next to the entrance kiosk or walk the Woodland trail from the main gardens (located behind the Welcome Center). Free with general admission.
Please note: the Wetland is not ADA accessible.
Wild Wetland Wednesdays is supported in part by AQUA, an Essential Utilities Company.
Events
Image
Wander Through Color Weekend
Saturday, July 18
–
Sunday, July 19
•
All Weekend
The Morris reaches new heights in Exuberant Blooms, where reclaimed wood is transformed into bold, elevated structures alive with texture and color. Join us this weekend for self-directed scavenger hunts and fun facts hidden throughout Exuberant Blooms during peak bloom.
Exuberant Blooms is sponsored in part by Ball Horticultural Company.
Wedding Locations www.morrisarboretum.org/plan-event/weddings/wedding-locations
Wedding Locations Wedding Locations Image Ceremony Locations Image Widener Lawn Set on a sweeping lawn with breathtaking views of the garden valley below, this ceremony site surrounds you with open sky and natural beauty, just steps from the reception tent for an effortless transition into celebration. Image Silktree Grove Tucked deep within the gardens, the Silktree Grove offers an intimate ceremony setting surrounded by lush greenery and quiet natural beauty. Image Baxter Memorial One of our most popular ceremony locations, the Baxter Memorial features a circular brick patio overlooking the Meadow Garden, with a gently sloping lawn that creates a natural amphitheater for guest seating. Image Rose Garden Available April – October for ceremony (April - September for cocktails) for an additional fee. A true gem of the Morris, the Rose Garden offers an exquisite setting for ceremonies and cocktail hours, where vibrant blooms, a refined garden design, and a fountain centerpiece create an unforgettable atmosphere. Perfect for intimate gatherings. Image Pennock Flower Walk Available May – Sept for ceremony and/or cocktail hour for an additional fee. Next to a romantic, gated garden, the Pennock Flower Walk offers a picturesque ceremony setting where couples stand before a beautiful pedestal fountain while guests gather on the lawn to witness the moment. Cocktail Hour Locations Image Out on a Limb Available April – November for an additional fee. Set high among the treetops, this striking walkway offers a cocktail experience unlike any other, with panoramic views of the forest from 50 feet above the ground. Image Widener Plaza Overlooking the Widener Lawn and set beside the historic stone carriage house, the Widener Plaza provides a lively and convenient cocktail setting just steps from the reception tent. Image Bronze Bell Set beside a striking bronze bell, this cocktail setting invites guests to gather along a shaded, wooded path that winds into the gardens, offering a …
Family Activities www.morrisarboretum.org/learn-discover/kids-families/family-activities
Family Activities Family Activities Image Family Activities There are a lot of fun things to do at Morris Arboretum for adults, kids and families. Check out some of our Family Fun Activities that are geared towards kids during your visit and engage the whole family. Download and print the activity PDFs and bring them with you the next time you come to visit Morris Arboretum, or open and view on your mobile device. Tree Adventure & Treetop Canopy Walk Generously supported by the Jane and Leonard Korman Family Foundation. Image Get a bird’s eye view of the forest from 50 feet up, perched on a 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 a Bird’s Nest and sit on a giant robin’s eggs, just waiting to hatch. It’s all part of Morris Arboretum’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. Host your next party at Out on a Limb → Your Guide to Tree Adventure Explore our Treetop Canopy Walk with interactive elements like a listening station which enables visitors to “hear” the sounds of nature from the tree canopy fun interpretative panels to help you explore more about nature and binoculars to help your peer into the treetops. Make a Magical Creature for our Fairy Woods Morris Arboretum is a place to learn about plants, but it’s also a place to let your imagination run wild. Come to the Arboretum with a big pocket or a tote bag and see what you find scattered around the grounds. An abundance of pine cones, acorns, bark, and lichen that can be turned into a fun art project for kids and adults. Can you make a magical creature, like a dragon or a fairy, to go in …
Events
Image
Art in the Garden
Saturday, June 27
•
11 am
Meet at Welcome Center
NEW! View nature through an artist’s lens on this special guided tour, which encompasses a variety of mediums: sculpture, selected trees & shrubs, and garden features. We will view “garden rooms” and note how the texture, forms, colors, and movement within nature can be viewed as three-dimensional art. This 1.5-hour tour includes grassy walkways, so please wear sturdy walking shoes. Visitors will be encouraged to take photos! Free with general admission.