| Morris Arboretum
Upcoming Events
Performance
by Simple Gifts
This concert features an exciting variety of international folk
music from lively Irish jigs and down home American reels to Balkan dance music and the lush
sounds of Scandinavian twin fiddling. |
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Thursday,
Aug. 2nd
6:30 - 8:00 pm
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Performance
by Two of a Kind
Kids of all ages will be delighted by this interactive
performance featuring songs, puppets, movement and stories. |
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Sunday,
Aug. 12th
1:00 & 2:00 pm |
Invasive
Plants Conference
This two-day seminar at Swarthmore College is suitable for
landscape and environmental professionals as well as for
homeowners. A diverse group of professionals will provide an
understanding of the invasive plant problem, review the latest
research and discuss current management strategies. |
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Aug. 14th &
15th
8:00 - 4:00 pm |
Chinese
Folk Dances by Yu Yang
Yu Yang will share the enchantment of two traditional Chinese
folk dances, the Ribbon Dance and the Dragon Dance. |
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Sunday,
Sept. 9th
1:00 & 2:00 pm |
From
Bud to Peak Bloom
Reception with Artist Beverly Hughes
Meet the talent behind From Bud to Peak Bloom, the
colored pencil, pen and ink botanical drawings on display
through September in the Widener Visitor Center. |
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Sunday,
Sept. 16th
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Auction
of Garden Treasures
Bid on unusual plants and garden-related items, including a
bench made with wood from the Penn Treaty elm. Reservations
required. There is an additional fee for this event. Call (215)
247-5777 (x152) for information. |
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Friday,
Sept. 21st
5:00 - 9:00 pm |
Fall
Family Festival
An afternoon of autumn fun for the whole family. Make your own
scarecrow, paint a pumpkin, sample different varieties of apples
and enjoy a special performance by the Mystery Juggling Company. |
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Sunday,
Oct. 7th
11:00 - 3:00 pm |
Opening
Reception: “Wearable Pants: Mayan Weaving”
This exhibit in the Widener Upper Gallery shows the creativity
and ingenuity of the Mayas in weaving meaning into the garments
they produced. |
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Sunday
Oct. 28th
1:00 - 3:00 pm |
Lecture:
Great and Ancient Trees of the North Temperate World
In this lecture, Paul Meyer, the F. Otto Haas Director of the
Morris Arboretum, will discuss several northern temperate tree
species he has encountered in his travels throughout North
America, Europe and Asia. Illustrated with artful slides, the
lecture will cover the natural history, garden adaptability and
economic uses of these outstanding specimens. Reservations
required, cal l(215) 247-5777 Ext. 169. $5 fee for non-members. |
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Sunday,
Nov. 11th
1:00 pm |
Holiday Garden
Railway
A delightful experience for young and old! Twinkling lights and
holiday decor adorn the Garden Railway during this most magical
of seasons. Don't miss the trains as they pass through this
enchanting miniature village! |
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Nov. 24 - Dec. 23
(weekends only)
&
Dec. 26 - 30th daily,
10:00 - 4:00 pm.
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