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The Morris will be closing at 3 pm on Friday, June 5 as we prepare for Moonlight & Roses. Last entrance into the gardens will be 2 pm.

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

Wild Wetland Wednesdays

Wednesday, July 22 •
11 am – 1 pm
Wetland
Wednesday, June 24 • 11 am – 1 pm
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).

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
Wednesday, June 24 • 11 am – 1 pm
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).

Wild Wetland Wednesdays is supported in part by AQUA, an Essential Utilities Company.

Events

A Yellow and black butterfly perched on a small sunflower.

Meditation in Motion

Saturday, June 20 •
10:30 am
Registrations is required
Register
Members: $30 • Non-members: $35 

Join instructor Aimée Alegría Barry for another workshop in meditation techniques that include qigong stretches, tai chi walking, guided meditation and more, all in the midst of spring’s warming and unfolding in the beautiful month of June. 

Holiday Garden Railway www.morrisarboretum.org/see-do/holiday-garden-railway

Holiday Garden Railway Holiday Garden Railway Image Daytime trains roll again starting in November! Sign up for our e-newsletter to find out when Nighttime Express tickets become available. Image Holiday Garden Railway Free with general admission Make your holiday even more magical with a visit to the Holiday Garden Railway, as it is transformed for the season with thousands of twinkling lights! See the enchanting rail cars in a festive wonderland of lights and sounds, a marvelous experience for visitors of all ages. (Please Note: Morris is closed December 24 and 25.)   Image HGR: Nighttime Express Advance tickets required See the Holiday Garden Railway at night for an even more spectacular experience! With laser lights in the trees and sparkling lights along the railway, HGR: Nighttime Express is a must-see.  FAQ Holiday Garden Railway: Daytime Viewing When can I see the trains? The Holiday Garden Railway is open daily, 10 am–4 pm from November 22 through December 30. The Morris is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year’s Day. The trains cannot run in heavy rain, snow, or ice. Do I need tickets to see the trains during the day? No, daytime viewing of Holiday Garden Railway is included with general admission. Advance tickets are no longer required to visit the Morris; you can purchase online or in-person.  Can I visit during the day and stay for Nighttime Express? No. Nighttime Express requires a separate advance ticket. Are the trains inside or outside? The Holiday Garden Railway exhibit is an outdoor miniature display. It’s a third of a mile track with loops and tunnels surrounded by plants and twinkling lights. Is the exhibit handicap accessible? Do you have wheelchairs? The site is wheelchair and stroller accessible, however the path within the site is narrow and has a downward slope.   Holiday Garden Railway: Nighttime Express Due to limited parking, you must purchase tickets with specific arrival times.  Please stay on the path. …

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 …