Public Tours
In-Person Tours
Witchhazel Tours
Saturday, February 28 • 11 am
Saturday, March 14 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Join an experienced guide to discover many varieties of these delightful winter beauties that add surprising bursts of color and fragrance to the winter landscape.
Signs of Spring
Saturday, March 28 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Ready to explore the arrival of spring’s beauty? Signs of spring pop up with tree buds, spring ephemerals, early cherries, and dogwoods. This tour uncovers the delight of a new season.
Shrubs For All Seasons
Saturday, April 11 • 11 am
Free with general admission
This guided tour focuses on evergreen and deciduous shrubs for the home gardener.
Magnolias and More
Saturday, April 25 • 11 am
Free with general admission
Explore the spring beauty of flowering trees on Magnolia Slope.
Winter Wellness Walks
November through March
Weekends: 10:30 am
Are you eager to get outside this season? Experience winter beauty at Morris Arboretum & Gardens while moving your body and connecting with nature!
Garden Highlights
Weekends: 1:00 pm year-round
Weekdays: 10:30 am starting March 17
Our knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees. Every tour is different so come back as many times as you’d like.
If you are interested in organizing a private group tour, please see our Group Tours page.
Self-Guided Tours
Fernery
The Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery is the only freestanding fernery left in North America and is home to over 200 different species of ferns and fern allies. During this tour, you will be introduced to some of the most notable ferns in the current collection.
Wetland
The Wetland and its floodplain encompass about 35 acres of the Morris. Find native plants, keep an eye out for belted kingfishers and blue herons, and learn about the history of the wetland dating back to 1717.
Witchhazels
Explore our witchhazel collection this winter! Our witchhazel collection is one of the largest in the country. Discover the many varieties of these delightful winter beauties (late January through early March) that add surprising bursts of color and fragrance to the winter landscape on your next visit.
