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Board & Staff www.morrisarboretum.org/about/board-staff

Board & Staff Board & Staff Image Board of Advisors July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 Alexandra Edsall,  Chair Jan Albaum Lydia Allen Berry Wendy Foulke Christina M. Fournaris Pamela B. Gagne Lewis Heafitz Jessie B. Hill William A. Hohns Theodore A. McKee Sandra L. McLean Diane E. Newbury Susan W. Peck Nina Schneider Bonnie Schorsch Tasha Taylor-Igbanol Maria M. Thompson Elizabeth van Vleck Emeriti George W. Connell Janet F. Haas Elizabeth P. McLean Ann Reed Ex-Officio Anne Papageorge Michael D. Scales Staff Director’s Office William Cullina,  F. Otto Haas Executive Director Sydney Taylor,  Assistant to the Director Development Mira Zergani,  Director of Development Kristen Casalenuovo,  Moonlight & Roses Event Manager* Leslie Crane,  Associate Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations Kaelyn Farrell,  Development Data and Membership Assistant Natalie Greene,  Manager, Membership and Development Data Systems Keith Lyons,  Assistant Director, Annual Fund Chelsea Schuett,  Assistant Director of Donor Engagement Oanh Nguyen,  Development Coordinator Alison Thornton,  Senior Associate Director of Development Education Bryan Thompson-Nowak,  Director of Education Stephanie Bruneau,  Assistant Director of Adult Education < Oliver Buzzard,  McLean Contributionship Youth & Visitor Education Intern** Ilana Grubin,  Education Specialist / Camp Supervisor * Jeanne Linkens,  Education Assistant and Phone Receptionist * Ale Gonzales Montoya,  McLean Contributionship Adult Education Intern** Megan Nguyen, Education   Administrative Assistant Jenny Rajotte,  Intern and Volunteer Coordinator* Clara Reyes,  Assistant Director, Visitor Education and Youth Programs Jude Thatchet,  School Outreach Coordinator   Finance & Administration Chris Gehman,  Director of Finance & Administration Karen Owens,  Fiscal Manager Horticulture Vince Marrocco,  Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture Fabienne Adler,  Martha J. Wallace Plant Propagation Apprentice** Cailin Barrett,  Hay Honey Farm …

Membership FAQ www.morrisarboretum.org/join-give/membership/membership-faq

Membership FAQ Membership FAQ Image FAQ Can I apply paid admission to my membership? The admission price paid by the persons included in the membership onsite or online may be applied on the same day of your visit. Does the Morris offer digital membership cards? Yes! You will receive the link to download your digital membership card within 24 hours of purchase. Your digital membership card can be downloaded into your Apple or Android Wallet and can be scanned onsite for quick entry. Click here  to download your digital membership card to your online wallet. I renewed/joined online, now what? When you purchase your membership online, you will receive a proof of purchase receipt via email to use immediately. If you choose to visit the Morris before our system has fully processed your membership, you may simply bring a copy of your email receipt and give your name to the attendant at the front gate. Once your digital membership is fully processed, you may present your digital membership card to the attendant at the kiosk. If you’ve opted out of digital membership, your membership card will arrive in the mail within 10 –  15 business days. What is the Member General Admission Allowance? Members will receive a daily admission allowance that matches their membership level. For example, if you are a Supporter member, you will receive a total of 4 free daily general admissions plus the number of any Add-On Youth Passes you’ve purchased. Members receive 50% off general admission tickets so you can enjoy your visit with as many friends and family as you like. Members must accompany their guests at the time of their visit. What are the general guidelines for the different membership levels? Our membership program brings you flexibility in choosing with whom you will share your membership benefits. Memberships can be shared between people living in different households and any named member can bring guests to Morris, as long as the number of adults and children doesn’t exceed …

Apprenticeships www.morrisarboretum.org/learn-discover/apprenticeships

Apprenticeships Apprenticeships Image Please Note: We’ve recently renamed our internship program to the Apprenticeship Program to better reflect the type of training we offer here at the Morris. Each of these positions still provides in-depth, hands-on experience that enables participants to garner the skills needed to seek gainful employment in a public garden setting.   Image Apprenticeship Program  Morris Arboretum & Gardens is a historic public garden and research and educational institution. Through education, research, and horticultural display, it inspires an understanding of the relationship between plants, people, and place. The endowed apprenticeship program provides hands-on experience and an education that prepares individuals for careers in public gardens and related fields.     Our apprenticeship program offers hands-on experience across various departments, providing practical work in an arboretum/public garden setting. Apprentices receive training and develop valuable skills for careers in public gardens and related fields. Monthly cohort trips explore plant sciences, including botany, arboriculture, curation, and natural lands management. Candidates must have a high school diploma or higher. The program typically lasts 9 – 12 months, depending on the position and performance.    Open Positions Apprenticeships run for 9 – 12 months, beginning March 3, 2025 or June 2, 2025.  Deadline to apply is April 11, 2025.  Urban Forestry Apprentice  (June start) Payment  Apprentices are temporary staff members of the University of Pennsylvania, working 40 hours a week at an hourly rate of $16.00+, paid weekly.  More Opportunities to Grow  Apprentices can enroll in Morris classes, some of which are free, and attend Morris-sponsored conferences and symposia to further their professional development.  … …

Events

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A young girl running through a public garden.

April Storytime

Wednesday, April 16
10:30 am
Outdoor Classroom

This month, we’re reading Listen to the Language of the Trees by Tera Kelley, a story of how forests communicate underground. Come and learn about how the natural world's survival depends on staying connected and helping others—just like us! Play forest games and explore moving like a tree.  

Free with general admission. 

Wedding Rates www.morrisarboretum.org/plan-event/weddings/wedding-rates

Wedding Rates Wedding Rates Image Full Wedding Rental Rates 2025 June Friday:  SOLD OUT Saturday:  SOLD OUT Sunday: $4,400 July Friday: $3,200 Saturday: $3,900 Sunday: $2,900 August Friday: $3,500 Saturday: SOLD OUT Sunday: SOLD OUT September* Friday:  SOLD OUT Saturday:  SOLD OUT Sunday: $4,900 *For Labor Day weekend, Saturday rates will apply on Sunday and Sunday rates will apply on Monday. October Friday: $5,500 Saturday: SOLD OUT Sunday: $4,800 November* Friday:  SOLD OUT Saturday: SOLD OUT Sunday:  SOLD OUT *First weekend in November only. 2026 April Friday: $3,500 Saturday: $4,500 Sunday: $3,100 May* Friday: $5,900 Saturday: $7,000 Sunday: $5,300 *For Memorial Day weekend, Saturday rates will apply on Sunday and Sunday rates will apply on Monday. June Friday: $6,000 Saturday:  SOLD OUT Sunday: $5,600 July Friday: $3,400 Saturday: $4,100 Sunday: $2,900 August Friday: $4,400 Saturday: $5,100 Sunday: $3,800 September* Friday: $6,000 Saturday: $7,100 Sunday: $5,600 *For Labor Day weekend, Saturday rates will apply on Sunday and Sunday rates will apply on Monday. October Friday: $5,900 Saturday: $7,000 Sunday: $5,400 November* Friday:  SOLD OUT Saturday: SOLD OUT Sunday:  SOLD OUT *First weekend in November only. Weekday Weddings Monday – Thursday: $2,600 Weekday weddings offer the same amenities as our weekend weddings with a time frame of 6 pm – 10 pm. Ceremony Only Garden Ceremony Locations | Rate: $1,400 Rose Garden or Pennock Garden | Rate: $1,700 Micro Ceremony  Various Garden Locations | Rate: $1,200 For more information, contact Rentals and Information at 215.247.5777 x158 or email  rentals@morrisarboretum.org . … Wedding …

Events

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A yellow butterfly on top of blue flowers.

Gardening for Native Wildlife

Wednesday, June 18
6 pm
Registration is required
Register Today
Wednesday, June 18 • 6 – 7:30 pm  
Mitch Roberge, Horticulturist & Artist
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. From birds and butterflies to snakes and toads—we will discuss them all! You will leave feeling empowered to transform your garden into a sanctuary for native wildlife, enhancing biodiversity and contributing to environmental conservation in your community. Whether you have a small urban garden or a larger rural property, this class will provide you with the tools to create a beautiful space that nurtures both plants and animals. Registration is required.

Events

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A Yellow and black butterfly perched on a small sunflower.

Native Plants & Pollinators Tour at The Discovery Center

Saturday, June 21
10 AM
The Discover Center
Registration is required
Register Today
Saturday, June 1 • 10 am – 12 pm  
Damien Ruffner, Program Manager for Urban Conservation, Audubon Pennsylvania  
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. This tour will also look into future plans of site care at the Discovery Center and look at invasive species of plants they are trying to eradicate. The tour will take us on a 1.5 mile walk around the reservoir—wear good walking shoes! Registration is required.