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For Kids & Families www.morrisarboretum.org/learn-discover/kids-families

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 …

Corporate Partnerships www.morrisarboretum.org/join-give/corporate-partnerships

Corporate Partnerships Corporate Partnerships Image Morris Arboretum & Gardens offers many ways to align your company’s brand with one of the region’s most renowned outdoor cultural destinations. Partnership opportunities include public programs, special events, exhibitions, educational programs, and more. See below for more information about our most popular opportunities. To include the Morris in your corporate social responsibility or marketing program, please contact Leslie Crane at 215-247-5777 ext.152 or lcrane@upenn.edu. Partnership Opportunities Image Moonlight & Roses Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ annual fundraising gala. Contact Kristen Casalenuovo at kcasal@upenn.edu for more information. Learn More Image ArBOOretum A month-long celebration of fall including special themed events, classes, and programming.  Image Holiday Garden Railway From the end of November through December, the miniature Garden Railway is lit up with thousands of twinkling lights. Includes special night-time ticketed events. Image Children's Education Support free admission and transportation for Title I school groups. This program is EITC eligible. Image Free Active-Duty Military Admission Program Supports free admission to all active-duty military and up to five family members. Thank you to our corporate supporters: $25,000 and up Image         $10,000 – $24,999 Image           Image         Image         Image                             $5,000 - $9,999 Ball Horticultural Company   Bank of America Corporation Bartlett Tree Experts Field Operations Penn Business Services Penn Division of Finance Penn Facilities & Real Estate Services Reed Smith Springer Capital, LLC The Haverford Trust Company The Hill at Whitemarsh Wawa WTW $2,500 - $4,999 Aqua, an Essential Utilities Company   Bergmann Associates Allied Universal CCI Consulting Harth Builders Health Advocate, Inc. Nina Schneider-Design, Inc. Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP Pennoni Associates, Inc. Robinson Anderson Summers …

Events

An outdoor yoga class.

Yoga in the Garden

Monday, July 6 – Monday, July 27 •
Four Mondays • 5:15 – 6:15 pm
Registration is required
Register Today
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)

Board & Staff www.morrisarboretum.org/about/board-staff

Board & Staff Board & Staff Image Board of Advisors July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 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 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 Kaelyn Farrell,  Development Operations Associate Keith Lyons,  Assistant Director, Annual Fund 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 Jude Thatchet,  School Outreach Coordinator Finance & Administration Chris Gehman,  Director of Finance & Administration Karen Owens,  Fiscal Manager Horticulture Vince Marrocco,  Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture Caroline Bayliss,  Charles S. Holman Jr. Rose & Flower Garden Apprentice ** Reuben Becker-Klein,  Alice …

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

Five painted turtles in a row on a log in water.

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

Five painted turtles in a row on a log in water.

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

A man and woman admiring paisley-shaped garden beds in bloom with vibrant flowers.

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.