Bees, Butterflies & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise
Calling all pollinators and pollinator lovers!
Morris Arboretum & Gardens becomes a paradise for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in its newest exhibition, Bees, Butterflies, & Blooms: A Pollinator Paradise, running May 23 through September 30, 2025.
Each month brings together people, plants, and pollinators in meaningful ways:
Memorial Day Weekend sees the opening of Garden Railway: World Pollinators, featuring charming miniature trains weaving through a landscape teeming with flowers and buzzing with life. Nearby, the Hummingbird Hut offers a chance to get a close-up view of these tiny, iridescent birds as they flit from bloom to bloom, showcasing their delicate grace.
On June 14 – 15, we celebrate the next 100 years of our Rose Garden with a special Rose Garden Celebration Weekend that focuses on the spectacular beauty of these beloved flowers.
Beginning June 28, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in two new lush meadows planted especially for this exhibition. Giant pollinator-inspired art adds a creative touch, with artists presenting works that capture the essence and importance of pollinators in our ecosystem.
And in July, returning floral display Exuberant Blooms bursts with a riot of colors and fragrances, celebrating the variety and splendor of flowering plants.
Throughout the entire season, visitors can enjoy a variety of fun events, from interactive workshops to engaging programs to specialty guided tours, making this exhibition a delightful and eye-opening experience for all ages.
Courses
Native Bees at Morris
Saturday, May 3 • 1 pm
Members: $30 • Non-members: $35
The Morris hosts a great variety of native bees and ways to support these important insects. This workshop will be a hybrid of classroom learning about pollination ecology, field ID, and training on photography-based citizen science so that you can contribute data on our native bees. Registration is required.
Wings of Wonder: Creating a Natural Hummingbird Haven
Saturday, May 10 • 1 pm
Members: $30 • Non-members: $35
Learn how to make your space a haven for hummers! Ecological planting designer Michelle Detwiler will present her favorite list of native plants for seasonal blooms—an irresistible buffet for this high-energy avian. Registration is required.
Drawing Pollinators After Hours
Three Tuesdays, June 3, 10 and 17
6 – 8 pm
Single Session
Members $4
Non-members $45
Full Series Discount Pricing*
Members $115
Non-members $125
*Please call us 215-247-5777 X125 to take advantage of this discount!
Grab a friend and your art supplies and join us at the Morris after hours for a fun evening of learning to draw pollinators! This workshop will guide you to draw these beautiful and important creatures by breaking down animal forms to their most basic shapes and learning to draw all your favorite details. Registration is required.
Gardening for Native Wildlife
Wednesday, June 18 • 6 pm
Members: $30 • Non-members: $35
Learn how to create a welcoming environment for native wildlife in your garden in this informational seminar. Participants will learn what plants attract different species, and how to cultivate shelter and nesting sites for all walks of the animal kingdom. Registration is required.
Native Plants & Pollinators Tour at The Discovery Center
Saturday, June 21 • 10 am – 12 pm
at the Discovery Center
Members: $30 • Non-members: $35
Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic at the Discovery Center for a native plant tour. We will be guided through the property to see the native plants, smell the native flowers, and look for our native pollinators that call the Discovery Center home.
Firefly Night! (All Ages)
Tuesday, June 24 • 7:30 pm
Members: $25 • Non-members: $30
Come join bug enthusiast and Morris staff member Stephanie Bruneau for an all-ages program all about fireflies. We will explore the natural history of fireflies, ways of observing and telling them apart, and what we can do to make our gardens more “glowing.” Registration is required.