Experience the Beauty of Winter

Visit in January and February for discounted winter admission — with an even bigger discount when you purchase online!

Upcoming at the Morris

A snowy landscape with large bare trees in the background.

Winter Tree Identification

Thursday, February 19 • 10:30 am
Registration is required

And you thought all trees look alike in winter! Join Botanical Scientist Cynthia Skema to learn to see both the obvious as well as the more subtle characteristics that make winter tree identification interesting.

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Community Weeds

Friday, February 20 • 1 pm
Registration is required

Join panelists Tama Wong, Andrew Conboy, and Mike Van Clef in a participatory discussion about practical approaches for controlling invasive plants, planting for resilience, and adapting to change.

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Yellow and red Chinese witchhazel flowers in bloom.

Witchhazel Tours

Saturday, February 28 • 11 am
Saturday, March 14 • 11 am
Free with general admission

Join an experienced guide to discover many varieties of these delightful winter beauties that add surprising bursts of color and fragrance to the winter landscape. Free with general admission.

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A blooming magnolia tree in the foreground with a sprawling meadow behind it on a cloudy day, where orange and blue light peeks through the sky.

Spring Celebration – Gardens Open Late!

Friday, March 20 • 4 – 7 pm
Free with general admission

Spring has sprung, and we’re staying out late! To celebrate the first day of spring, the Morris will stay open late.

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A person wearing a bright blue puffy coat walks on a path lined with trees in bloom with pink flowers.

Signs of Spring Tour

Saturday, March 28 • 11 am
Free with general admission

Ready to explore the arrival of spring’s beauty? Signs of spring pop up with tree buds, spring ephemerals, early cherries, and dogwoods..

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a group of 9 adults on a walking tour in Morris Arboretum

Winter Wellness Walks

Weekends: 10:30 am
Free with general admission

Experience winter beauty while moving your body and connecting with nature! Led by our experienced Garden Educator Volunteers, our Winter Wellness Walks are an opportunity to experience the winter season in all its wonders and create connections with friends and fellow visitors.

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