Listen for the call of the ringmaster as you watch the colorful railroad cars bring the “Big Top” to the garden. Free with general admission. 

Soft, rough, sharp, or gritty. What do these words have in common? They describe textures! Join us as we touch all kinds of native plants and learn why they feel the way they do. Activities will include crafts you can take home. All ages. Free with general admission. 

Join a guided tour of our eclectic collection that sports a wide variety of native tree specimens, from huge tulip poplars to the smaller pitch pine and paw paw.  A worldwide interest in native plantings sets the stage to view a selection of trees, native to our area that are well-suited to local growing conditions. Native trees provide vital support — food, shelter, and habitat —for insects and other local wildlife. Free with general admission. 

Join an experienced guide to explore the extraordinary beauty of the Morris through our Great Trees Collection. 

Great Trees means more than size. They are remarkable specimens of historical, environmental, or unique-shaped species. The variety of the Morris's great trees is found in its champion trees, trees over 100 years old, trees from faraway places, and native trees that provide habitat for insects and other local wildlife. Free with general admission.

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.

Walk a shady path to view the glory of summer while keeping cool on this guided tour. 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. 

Do you have a favorite color? Maybe you’ll see that color at this SENSE-sational Friday as we explore native plants with bright colors! There will be brightly colored crafts to take home as well! All ages. Free with general admission.