Focus on Wetlandsand Coastal Resilience


Focus on Wetlandsand Coastal Resilience
Friday, May 8 • 9 am – 4:30 pmVirtual & Person

Plants in our region are facing new challenges to their survival, growth, and reproduction due to a variety of threats, including land-use change, habitat loss, climate change, and more. Invited speakers will address new research in plant science that can help us understand the challenges at hand in our wetland and coastal regions, including mechanisms of plant resistance and adaptation, and possible solutions.
LEARN MORETOURSFree with general admission • Meet at Welcome Center • Weather Permitting
Shrubs for All SeasonsSaturday, April 11 • 11 am

This tour focuses on evergreen and deciduous shrubs for the home gardener. Shrubs provide showy foliage, vibrant blooms to attract pollinators, and structures to be used as natural screens. Come and discover new and old-time favorite shrubs.
Magnolias and MoreSaturday, April 25 • 11 am

Explore a unique view of the Morris while walking up the gentle Magnolia Slope. Magnolias, dogwoods, and conifers are spread all across the entrance, greeting visitors. This rarely walked area captures the spring beauty of flowering trees contrasted with the majestic conifers.
Garden HighlightsWeekends: 1 pm • Weekdays: 10:30 am

Our knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees. Every tour is different so come back as many times as you’d like. Cherry Tree Map 
Create your own guided tour of cherry blossoms!Cherry blossoms bloom in phases from late March through mid April.Use our Cherry Tree Map to find our whole collection and their bloom times.MORRIS NEWS
What’s happening behind the scenes

The Morris Receives Grant From William Penn Foundation to Support ACCESS
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