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NEW! Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Certificate in Ecological Horticulture www.morrisarboretum.org/blog/new-morris-arboretum-gardens-certificate-ecological-horticulture

NEW! Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Certificate in Ecological Horticulture The program is geared toward avid home gardeners and landscape professionals looking to develop a deep understanding of sustainable landscape design and management. We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new learning opportunity here at the Morris: The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Certificate in Ecological Horticulture will offer the opportunity to gain proficiency in creating and maintaining landscapes that are grounded in ecological principles and practice. Geared toward avid home gardeners and landscape professionals looking to develop a deep understanding of sustainable landscape design and management, this classroom and field-based program is a series of 12 courses that are open to the public. The program is self-paced and can be completed in one year of intensive learning or up to several years at a slower pace. The first four courses in the series will be offered in fall 2025.       Image The Plants of Pennsylvania by Ann Fowler Rhoads and Timothy Block. What makes this certificate program unique?    The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Certificate in Ecological Horticulture is unique in our ecological systems-based approach to landscape design and maintenance. Our program approaches each garden as a complex living system, where plants, soil, water, animals, climate, human activity, and other elements interact with and influence each other. In hands-on and classroom instruction, our program teaches design and stewardship strategies that address these relationships holistically rather than focusing on individual components in isolation.   The program will focus on our region here in Southeast Pennsylvania. Drawing from our deep expertise in this region’s ecology, all instruction will speak to our local ecosystems. Here at the Morris we have a long history in the native plants of Pennsylvania—we have literally written THE book on this topic! Instructors in the certificate program will …

Travel Abroad www.morrisarboretum.org/see-do/travel-abroad

Travel Abroad Travel Abroad Image Upcoming Trips Travel abroad with the Morris Arboretum & Gardens! Image Gardens, Wine, & Wilderness: A Tour of New Zealand January 10 – 28, 2026 Take the trip of a lifetime by traveling to New Zealand with friends from the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. Leave winter behind and head to the Southern Hemisphere for long summer days to experience stunning gardens and some of nature’s most spectacular scenery. For 30 years, local landscape architect Richard Lyon of Garden Adventures, LLC has been leading groups to experience his native New Zealand. Highlights of the trip include more than ten private garden visits, Auckland Botanical Gardens, Mount Cook, Doubtful Sound, and Mount Aspiring National Park, as well as opportunities to enjoy locally produced world-famous sauvignon blanc and pinot noir. Due to its popularity and reputation as an exceptional experience, this is the tenth time Morris is partnering with Garden Adventures. See Brochure Past Trips Image Lake Takepo, New Zealand, 2024. Image Dart River Tour, Queenstown, New Zealand, 2024. Image Government House, Wellington, New Zealand, 2024. Image Hooker Valley Track with Mt. Cook in the distance, New Zealand, 2024. Image Fisherman’s Bay, Long Bay, New Zealand, 2024. Image Fisherman’s Bay, Long Bay, New Zealand, 2024. Image Mt. Cook, New Zealand, 2024.  Image Travelers dining at Mincher, Auckland, New Zealand, 2024. Image Cook Strait, New Zealand, 2024.  Image Giant’s House, Akaroa, New Zealand, 2024.  Image Welton House, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2024.  1 / PREV NEXT … Travel …

Wedding Locations www.morrisarboretum.org/plan-event/weddings/wedding-locations

Wedding Locations Wedding Locations Image Ceremony Locations Image Widener Lawn A large grassy area with a striking view of the garden valley below, this area is located closest to the reception tent. Image Silktree Grove Tucked back among the love trees, the Silktree Grove offers an intimate location deeper in the Garden. Image Baxter Memorial A round, brick patio overlooking the meadow garden, tucked between the Rose Garden and the Swan Pond. Image Rose Garden Available April – October for ceremony and April – September for cocktail hour for an additional fee. The garden gem of the Arboretum is a stunning location for a ceremony and/or cocktail hour. Some limitation on number of chairs for seating. Image Pennock Flower Walk Available May – Sept for ceremony and/or cocktail hour for an additional fee. This romantic, gated garden provides a lovely setting for a ceremony and/or cocktail hour and includes two beautiful water features. Cocktail Hour Locations Image Out on a Limb Available April – November for an additional fee. A striking walkway that soars 50 feet above the ground this treetop experience provides your guests with a bird’s eye view of the forest, for a truly memorable event. Learn More Image Widener Plaza Widener Plaza is adjacent to the historic stone carriage house and overlooks a large green lawn. Learn More Reception Locations Image Reception Tent The tented reception area, with optional side flaps for inclement weather, can accommodate up to 175 guests for a sit-down dinner. Tables and chairs are included. Learn More Image Carriage House Rooms Several interior rooms off the reception tent accommodate essential party features, including: a bar, dessert station, photo booth, etc. Wheelchair accessible restrooms are available indoors and out. Learn More … Wedding …

Hours & Pricing www.morrisarboretum.org/visit/hours-pricing

Hours & Pricing Hours & Pricing Image Open Daily Weekdays: 10 am – 5 pm Weekends: 9 am – 5 pm Last entry is 4 pm Seasonal Hours  November - March: Daily 10 am - 4 pm April - October: Weekdays 10 am - 5 pm • Weekends 9 am - 5 pm Holiday Closings  The Morris is closed for the following holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day Garden Railway Hours  The Garden Railway is currently closed and will reopen in May 2025. Admission Purchase your general admission tickets online to save $2 per ticket! Get Tickets → Adults (Ages 18+) : $22  Senior (Ages 65+):  $20 Youth (Ages 3–17):  $12 Child (Ages 2 and under): Free PennCard (must present ID): Free Students (must present ID): $10.00 ACCESS Adults (must present ID): $2.00 ACCESS Youth (Ages 3–17): $2.00 ACCESS Child (Ages 2 and under): Free Retired Military (must have ID): $10.00 Active Military and Five Family Members supported by Wawa (must have ID): Free Walk In or Bike In^: $12.00 (Kids $6.00) *Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times while visiting Morris Arboretum & Gardens. ^Not available for online purchase. Not a member? Join Today! Save time by joining online! When you purchase your membership online, you can begin using your member benefits right away, including FREE unlimited admission for an entire year. Join Today! … Hours & …

Events

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Eat the Weeds! Foraging and Cooking with Tama Wong

Saturday, May 10 •
10:30 am
Registration is required. 
Register Today
Saturday, May 10 • 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Tama Matsuoka Wong, Forager, Meadow Doctor, Lawyer, Author, and Owner of Meadows + More
Members: $50 • Non-members: $55

Spring is the time when people are tired of winter root vegetables, but it is still too cold for most farmed vegetables. This is the perfect time to explore the bounty of forageable, delicious "weeds" right at our feet in the Mid-Atlantic region! 

Join Tama for a morning of exploring the most delectable of these wild plants in the Morris’s meadows. Tama will break down common assumptions about what is ugly, what is useless and what is unwanted by gleaning and making delicious use of unwanted ‘weeds.’ After an introduction, the group will go on a walk and learn how to forage for common spring edibles. You’ll learn the historical background and harvesting tips of some of the most common wild edibles in the Mid-Atlantic region. Then Tama will discuss the cooking and preparation of these edibles, and we will share bountiful tastes of wild edibles and ideas for incorporating them into every meal! 

Tama Matsuoka Wong is a forager, weed eater, meadow doctor, lawyer and mother of three. She is the author of the backyard field guide and cookbook Foraged Flavor (2012) and Into the Weeds (2024). She is the owner of Meadows + More, connecting great food with nature (meadowsandmore.com). 

For Professionals www.morrisarboretum.org/learn-discover/professionals

For Professionals For Professionals Image Image Certificate in Ecological Horticulture  The Morris Arboretum & Gardens’ Certificate in Ecological Horticulture will offer the opportunity to gain proficiency in creating and maintaining landscapes that are grounded in ecological principles and practice. Geared towards avid home gardeners and landscape professionals looking to develop a deep understanding of sustainable landscape design and management, this classroom and field-based program is a series of 12 courses that are open to the public. The program is self-paced and can be completed in one year of intensive learning or up to several years at a slower pace. The first four courses in the series will be offered in the fall of 2025.   LEARN MORE Image School of Arboriculture Increase your tree and landscape knowledge! The Morris Arboretum & Garden's Professional Courses offer CEUs for arborists and landscape architects, and keep you at the forefront of your profession. These courses are open to professionals and novices, and are all taught by national leaders in their field of expertise. LEARN MORE Conferences Earn CEUs and hear from professionals Each year the Morris Arboretum & Gardens partners with a variety of organizations to convene conferences for professionals in plant related fields. Our conferences are of interest to professional arborists, landscape architects, professional horticulturists, and avid home gardeners.  Learn More … For …

Events

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Virtual Open House: Certificate in Ecological Horticulture

Thursday, May 8 •
7 pm
Virtual
Registration is free and required. 
Register Today
Thursday, May 8  • 7 pm – 8 pm
Open to the public 

Would you like to learn how to create and maintain landscapes that are grounded in ecological principles and practice? Taught by regional horticultural experts, this classroom and field-based program is a series of 12 courses geared toward avid home gardeners and landscape professionals looking to develop a deeper understanding of sustainable landscape design and management. The program is self-paced and can be completed in one year of intensive learning or up to several years at a slower pace. The first four courses in the series will be offered in fall 2025

Join us at our free Virtual Open House on May 8 at 7:00 pm, where you’ll be able to meet some of our certificate program staff and instructors, ask questions, and get answers! A Zoom link will be emailed to all registrants.

Conferences www.morrisarboretum.org/learn-discover/conferences

Conferences Conferences Image Image Each year the Morris Arboretum & Gardens partners with a variety of organizations to convene conferences for professionals in plant related fields.  Our conferences are of interest to professional arborists, landscape architects, professional horticulturists, and avid home gardeners.  Each conference carries continuing education units (CEU’s) for arborists and landscape architects.  Our annual conferences include: The Woody Plant Conference held in July in partnership with Scott Arboretum, Longwood Gardens, Chanticleer, PHS, and Tyler Arboretum. The Tree Canopy Conference held in October in partnership with Haverford College. … Conferences …