Susan Crane

PHILADELPHIA -- This year marks the 125th anniversary of the land purchase for Compton, John and Lydia Morris’ estate that would become the Morris Arboretum.  In 1887, the siblings purchased 26 acres of farmland in Chestnut Hill overlooking the Wissahickon Valley with sweeping views of the

Susan Crane ・June 28, 2012

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Winners of the collaborative Morris Arboretum-Woodmere Art Museum exhibit, 'Take a Seat!,' have been announced.  Forty artists are included in the exhibition, and 70 Adirondack chairs will be on display at throughout Morris Arboretum’s 92-acre garden and at the

Susan Crane ・May 22, 2012

PHILADELPHIA -- Morris Arboretum introduces Growing Minds, new programming specifically geared to younger visitors and their families.  Growing Minds will kick off in June with “Seeds to Sprouts,” a Parent & Child series of classes targeted for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.  Also starting

Susan Crane ・May 1, 2012

PHILADELPHIA - On Friday and Saturday, May 11 and 12, the Morris Arboretum will host its annual Plant Sale at the the Arboretum’s Horticulture Center at Bloomfield Farm, across the street from the Arboretum’s public garden. 

Susan Crane ・April 24, 2012

PHILADELPHIA – Explore the world of a designer, an architect and a botanist for the day during Morris Arboretum’s annual Arbor Day celebration on Saturday, April 28 from 11 am - 3pm.  Five stations set up throughout the Arboretum will give visitors the opportunity to expand their knowledge of trees while participating in challenging, but fun activities.  Stations will include designi

Susan Crane ・April 16, 2012

PHILADELPHIA -- Grab your family and head over to the Morris Arboretum 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 for a day of outdoor fun and garden exploration. 

Susan Crane ・February 7, 2012

On November 16, the Montgomery County Planning Commission presented its Montgomery Awards, acknowledging outstanding land development and revitalization achievements in Montgomery County.

Susan Crane ・November 29, 2011

PHILADELPHIA – The Morris Arboretum will host a dedication ceremony for its new $13 million Horticulture Center at Bloomfield Farm, across the street from the Arboretum’s public garden, at 11 a.m., Oct. 5. The Horticulture Center marks the first new building to be built on the property since the founding of the Morris Arboretum in the early 1900s. 

Susan Crane ・September 14, 2010

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