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Morris Arboretum’s Annual Moonlight & Roses Gala – A Lovely Evening Under the Stars

Morris Arboretum’s Annual Moonlight & Roses Gala – A Lovely Evening Under the Stars

Enjoy a lovely evening under the stars in Morris Arboretum’s world-class Rose Garden at the annual Moonlight & Roses fundraising gala on Friday, June 7.  Proceeds from this year’s event will support both annual operations and education programs.

Susan Crane

Penn's Morris Arboretum Annual Plant Sale

Penn's Morris Arboretum Annual Plant Sale

On Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, the Morris Arboretum will host its annual Plant Sale at the Horticulture Center at Bloomfield Farm, across the street from the Arboretum’s public garden. Friday is Members-Only day so now is a perfect time to become a Morris Arboretum member for first picks on great plants. Saturday is open to the public. 

Susan Crane

Penn's Morris Arboretum Celebrates Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

Penn's Morris Arboretum Celebrates Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival

This spring, the Morris Arboretum will once again host its annual Japanese Cherry Blossom Celebration, in partnership with the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival of Greater Philadelphia.

Susan Crane

Spring Forward by Learning Something New at Morris Arboretum

Spring Forward by Learning Something New at Morris Arboretum

PHILADELPHIA -- Morris Arboretum offers more than 75 classes each spring and fall with topics as varied as:·         Culinary Adventures,·         Behind the Scenes Tours & Trips,·         Health & Wellness in the garden,

Susan Crane

Morris Arboretum’s Holiday Garden Railway Runs Nov. 23 through Dec. 31

Morris Arboretum’s Holiday Garden Railway Runs Nov. 23 through Dec. 31

PHILADELPHIA – The Morris Arboretum’s popular Garden Railway Display returns the day after Thanksgiving as the Holiday Garden Railway display.  Visitors of all ages will be wowed by a quarter mile of track featuring seven loops and tunnels with fifteen different rail lines and two cable cars, nine bridges (including a t

Susan Crane

Morris Arboretum’s Weekday Lecture Series, Connections Beyond Our Garden, Returns

Morris Arboretum’s Weekday Lecture Series, Connections Beyond Our Garden, Returns

PHILADELPHIA -- Morris Arboretum’s mid-week afternoon series continues this fall with three talks designed to stimulate and enrich, whether you are a gardener or not. The selected speakers will take you beyond the garden, to their world in the arts, humanities, sciences, sustainability, ornithology and travel.

Susan Crane

Morris Arboretum Scarecrow Design Contest -- Calling Storybook, Designer ‘Crows'

Morris Arboretum Scarecrow Design Contest -- Calling Storybook, Designer ‘Crows'

PHILADELPHIA -- Morris Arboretum is calling all scarecrows for its annual Scarecrow Design Contest. This year, in addition to Designer scarecrows, participants are invited to create a Storybook themed scarecrow in conjunction with the Arboretum’s Storytime reading program. 

Susan Crane

Morris Arboretum Hosts the Final Third Thursday Summer Event

Morris Arboretum Hosts the Final Third Thursday Summer Event

On Thursday, August 16, 6:30-7:30pm, Morris Arboretum hosts Musical Chairs, an event for Third Thursdays, as part of the Chestnut Hill promotion for Third Thursdays in June, July, and August.  

Susan Crane

Friday Night Summer Concert Series at the Morris Arboretum

Friday Night Summer Concert Series at the Morris Arboretum

PHILADELPHIA -- Get your blankets and picnic baskets ready for Morris Arboretum’s annual outdoor summer concert series.  This year, all concerts will be held on Friday nights, outdoors in Morris Arboretum’s beautiful Azalea Meadow. 

Susan Crane

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