Foraging patterns and preferences of local honeybees nocred Foraging patterns and preferences of local honeybees A new Penn Vet study aims to shed light on honeybees’ foraging habits, with an eye toward aiding their survival. 4 min. read
A survey of summer construction progress across campus nocred A survey of summer construction progress across campus Ahead of Move-In and the start of a new academic year, construction teams mark milestones in vital renovations and maintenance across the University. 5 min. read
Four statement wedding floral ideas to inspire your big day Penn In the News Philadelphia Magazine Four statement wedding floral ideas to inspire your big day A local wedding held recently at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens is celebrated for its floral arrangements. 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. Load More
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. 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. 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.