Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler Image: Eric Sucar Q&A Staff Q&A with Peter Fixler The lead arborist at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens discusses his interest in tree work, how trees benefit the planet, the tallest tree he has climbed, current research at the Morris, and its impact in America and beyond. 6 min. read
How Penn engineers are restoring historic Springfield Mills Jason Pastor (left) is a senior coordinator of instructional labs at the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM) at Penn Engineering.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering) How Penn engineers are restoring historic Springfield Mills The gristmill on Wissahickon Creek, which dates back to 1761, required repairs to its modern machinery upgrades. Volunteers at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens turned to MEAM’s Precision Manufacturing Lab at Penn Engineering for the design of precision components. 2 min. read
Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’ Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Your guide to Philadelphia’s cherry blossom season: From peak bloom to best places to see the ‘puffy clouds of spring’ Pamela Morris Olshefski of the Morris Arboretum says that the 2025 blooms for cherry blossoms will appear particularly pink and white due to a somewhat harsh winter. Winter blooms at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens Witch hazel blooms bright against a blue sky.(Image: Morris Arboretum) Winter blooms at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens The earliest winter blooms are white and yellow, ranging from pale to sun-drenched in color in an effort to woo early pollinators: flies and beetles. Where to celebrate Halloween with kids in Philly Penn In the News Philadelphia Magazine Where to celebrate Halloween with kids in Philly Morris Arboretum is holding a villain-themed scarecrow design contest during the month of October. Art Matters: ‘Two Lines’ by George Rickey Looking into the sun, an overhead view of “Two Lines.”nocred Art Matters Art Matters: ‘Two Lines’ by George Rickey A kinetic sculpture positioned on a hillside at Morris Arboretum & Gardens is designed to move with the wind. Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species Penn In the News PhillyVoice Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species A new plant science lab at the Morris Arboretum will unlock the genetic keys to sustain native trees and ferns, with remarks from Cindy Skema. Who, What, Why: Jude Thachet at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens As the school outreach coordinator at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Jude Thachet introduces Philadelphia K-12 students to science, nature, and career opportunities at the Arboretum. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Jude Thachet at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens At the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Jude Thachet runs the School Outreach Program, connecting students with the outdoors and possibly with future careers. What’s That? The Paleontologist’s Cottage At the Paleontologist’s Cottage, tree ferns and bromeliads set the stage for Mesozoic botany. nocred What’s That? The Paleontologist’s Cottage The Paleontologist’s Cottage at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens celebrates plants with ties to the age of dinosaurs. Penn’s urban forest in fall nocred Penn’s urban forest in fall Penn’s West Philadelphia campus is home to 240 different tree species, which put on a show during the fall season. Load More
Winter blooms at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens Witch hazel blooms bright against a blue sky.(Image: Morris Arboretum) Winter blooms at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens The earliest winter blooms are white and yellow, ranging from pale to sun-drenched in color in an effort to woo early pollinators: flies and beetles.
Where to celebrate Halloween with kids in Philly Penn In the News Philadelphia Magazine Where to celebrate Halloween with kids in Philly Morris Arboretum is holding a villain-themed scarecrow design contest during the month of October. Art Matters: ‘Two Lines’ by George Rickey Looking into the sun, an overhead view of “Two Lines.”nocred Art Matters Art Matters: ‘Two Lines’ by George Rickey A kinetic sculpture positioned on a hillside at Morris Arboretum & Gardens is designed to move with the wind. Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species Penn In the News PhillyVoice Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species A new plant science lab at the Morris Arboretum will unlock the genetic keys to sustain native trees and ferns, with remarks from Cindy Skema. Who, What, Why: Jude Thachet at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens As the school outreach coordinator at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Jude Thachet introduces Philadelphia K-12 students to science, nature, and career opportunities at the Arboretum. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Jude Thachet at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens At the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Jude Thachet runs the School Outreach Program, connecting students with the outdoors and possibly with future careers. What’s That? The Paleontologist’s Cottage At the Paleontologist’s Cottage, tree ferns and bromeliads set the stage for Mesozoic botany. nocred What’s That? The Paleontologist’s Cottage The Paleontologist’s Cottage at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens celebrates plants with ties to the age of dinosaurs. Penn’s urban forest in fall nocred Penn’s urban forest in fall Penn’s West Philadelphia campus is home to 240 different tree species, which put on a show during the fall season. Load More
Art Matters: ‘Two Lines’ by George Rickey Looking into the sun, an overhead view of “Two Lines.”nocred Art Matters Art Matters: ‘Two Lines’ by George Rickey A kinetic sculpture positioned on a hillside at Morris Arboretum & Gardens is designed to move with the wind.
Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species Penn In the News PhillyVoice Morris Arboretum is building a plant science lab to research and hopefully save native species A new plant science lab at the Morris Arboretum will unlock the genetic keys to sustain native trees and ferns, with remarks from Cindy Skema. Who, What, Why: Jude Thachet at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens As the school outreach coordinator at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Jude Thachet introduces Philadelphia K-12 students to science, nature, and career opportunities at the Arboretum. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Jude Thachet at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens At the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Jude Thachet runs the School Outreach Program, connecting students with the outdoors and possibly with future careers. What’s That? The Paleontologist’s Cottage At the Paleontologist’s Cottage, tree ferns and bromeliads set the stage for Mesozoic botany. nocred What’s That? The Paleontologist’s Cottage The Paleontologist’s Cottage at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens celebrates plants with ties to the age of dinosaurs. Penn’s urban forest in fall nocred Penn’s urban forest in fall Penn’s West Philadelphia campus is home to 240 different tree species, which put on a show during the fall season.
Who, What, Why: Jude Thachet at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens As the school outreach coordinator at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Jude Thachet introduces Philadelphia K-12 students to science, nature, and career opportunities at the Arboretum. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Jude Thachet at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens At the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, Jude Thachet runs the School Outreach Program, connecting students with the outdoors and possibly with future careers.
What’s That? The Paleontologist’s Cottage At the Paleontologist’s Cottage, tree ferns and bromeliads set the stage for Mesozoic botany. nocred What’s That? The Paleontologist’s Cottage The Paleontologist’s Cottage at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens celebrates plants with ties to the age of dinosaurs.
Penn’s urban forest in fall nocred Penn’s urban forest in fall Penn’s West Philadelphia campus is home to 240 different tree species, which put on a show during the fall season.