Celebrate the arrival of spring

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Colorful spring tree in bloom with pink and white flowers and green foliage.

Upcoming at the Morris

Pink and white azalea flowers bloom on large shrubs in front of a large tree.

Shrubs For All Seasons

Saturday, April 11 • 11 am
Free with general admission

This guided tour focuses on evergreen and deciduous shrubs for the home gardener.

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A young women in a hat reads from a picture book to a group of caregivers and young children in the woods.

April Storytime

Wednesday, April 15 • 10:30 am
Free with general admission

Join us for the first storytime of the season! This month, we’re reading We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow

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The Roots of American Botany

Thursday, April 23 • 10:30 am
Free with registration

Join us for a lively virtual discussion exploring Philadelphia’s rich botanical legacy through compelling stories of the past and examples of cutting-edge research tools.

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Building Fairy Houses (Ages 5+)

Saturday, April 25 • 10:30 am
Members: $35 • Non-members: $40

Let your imagination run wild as we create whimsical fairy houses together!

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Magnolias and More

Saturday, April 25 • 11 am
Free with general admission

Explore the spring beauty of flowering trees on Magnolia Slope on this guided tour.

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A log cabin surrounded by pink spring flowers.

Spring Blossoms Tour 

Saturday, May 9 • 11 am
Free with general admission

Celebrate the joy of spring as the garden and trees bloom on this guided tour.

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A display of plants on tables under a large green tent with a woman and young boy talking in the backgrund.

Member Plant Giveaway

ALL MEMBERS
Saturday, May 16 – Sunday, May 17
9 am – 1 pm
Registration is required

Upper-Level Members
Friday, May 15 • 4 – 6 pm
Registration is required

Find joy in what you grow! The annual Member Plant Giveaway returns this spring, and this year’s selection is all about finding joy in nature.

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May Storytime

Wednesday, May 20 • 10:30 am
Free with general admission

This month, we’re reading Give Bees a Chance by Bethany Barton.

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7 adults admire a tree on a tour of Morris Arboretum

Garden Highlights

Weekends: 1 pm year-round
Weekdays: 10:30 am starting March 23
Free with general admission

Our knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees. Every tour is different so come back as many times as you’d like.

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A green meadow in a wetland, lush with greenery and white flowers.

Mid-Atlantic Plant Research Conference

Friday, May 8 • 9 am – 4:30 pm

IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL

The plants that define our wetlands and coastlines are under siege, threatened by habitat loss, land-use change, climate change, and more — what can we do to help?

Join us for the day as our stimulating and informative speakers share cutting-edge research on plant resistance, adaptation, and possible solutions for the challenges facing our most vulnerable ecosystems.

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