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In a photo essay, Penn Today highlights some of campus’s most iconic trees.
Essential horticultural staff at the Morris Arboretum have been tending to the land to ensure that the sweeping property and its plants are ready for visitors when the time is right.
While Penn’s arts and culture centers remain closed, they are still finding ways to sustain connections through online collections and programs.
On the calendar for March: an orchestral performance at Penn Museum, the annual Silfen Forum, and a conversation about Philadelphia as a science capital.
Happenings on campus and beyond to look for this February, ranging from “Galentine's Day” to the beginning of “#Glassfest.”
In a Q&A, Cullina talks about generational change in public gardening, the uniqueness of the Morris Arboretum, and ideas for the Arboretum’s future.
July is marked by energizing events on and around campus, including a battle of the bands at World Café Live and an ice cream social at Morris Arboretum.
In its 22nd season, the Morris Arboretum’s Garden Railway will open on Saturday, May 25, with a theme of “Great American Lighthouses.”
William Cullina has been named the F. Otto Haas Executive Director of the Morris Arboretum beginning July 8, succeeding Paul W. Meyer, who served the Arboretum for 43 years, 28 years as executive director.
Now on display at the Morris Arboretum is a new interactive sculpture crafted by artist Patrick Dougherty—made from hundreds of pieces of willow.
The Morris Arboretum is celebrating 90 years with a reopened “nationwide” Garden Railway, with remarks from Bill Cullina.
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Bill Cullina of the Morris Arboretum says that magnolias and cherry blossoms may be vulnerable to cold Philadelphia temperatures, though most plants will likely be fine.
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Bill Cullina, executive director of the Morris Arboretum, talked about the transition from winter to spring. “I would say within the next couple of weeks it’s going to be safe to plant cold vegetables, things like onions and cabbage,” he said. “Get out there and enjoy it.”
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Bill Cullina of the Morris Arboretum spoke about the meteorological conditions that impact fall foliage.
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Michelle Connors of the Morris Arboretum spoke about last weekend’s Cherry Blossom Days, which featured Taiko drumming and a Japanese tea ceremony.
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Paul Meyer was profiled for his 42-year career at the Morris Arboretum, which was transformed under his leadership. Still, he remains modest. “I played a role, but it’s a team of people. ‘We stand on the shoulders of giants,’” said Meyer. “That’s been my philosophy.”
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