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Summer Evening
Water Features Tour
Wednesday, July 10 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Tour the Arboretum’s lovely natural and man-made fountains and cascades, and learn more about the evolution of the use of water elements in gardens. Learn more. |
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Founder’s Summer Ice Cream Social
Thursday, July 13 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm
You’re invited to the garden for ice cream, music and merriment to celebrate the birthday of Arboretum founder, John Morris. Enjoy the old-fashioned a cappella stylings of the Late Entry Barbershop Quartet. Refreshments included with ticket price. Purchase tickets. |
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Storytime at the Arboretum
Friday, July 12
10:30am – 11:00am
Join us for fun and engaging reading sessions with local librarians. Each session is tailored to the changing seasons and complements the natural setting of the Arboretum. Register now. |
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Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends
Saturday, July 13 & Sunday, July 14
Look for your favorite train characters among the whole steam engine gang from Sodor as they take over the Railway for the weekend. Learn more. |
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Springfield Mills Demonstration Day
Sunday, July 21
1:00pm – 4:00pm
Bring your family to explore the Arboretum’s historic grist mill situated along the picturesque Wissahickon Creek. One-ton millstones grind corn kernels, and 160 year old machinery transport and sift the ground corn to produce meal. Learn more. |
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Commonwealth Classic Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure
Wednesday, July 24 | 6:30pm
In Shakespeare’s bawdy and witty, dark comedy, Measure for Measure, questions of mercy, justice, corruption of power, and religious hypocrisy are explored in a thrilling story line. Join us in exploring the questions that lay at the passionate heart of William Shakespeare’s timeless and timely work. Learn more. |
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Upcoming Classes
Woody Plant Conference
Friday, July 19 | 8:30am – 4:30pm
This popular day-long conference focuses on great woody plants for the Mid-Atlantic States and how to use them in the landscape. Register now.
BioEYES: Your Watershed, Your Backyard
Saturday, July 27 | 10:30am – 12:30pm
Come learn about your local watershed and the basic principles of environmental science in the Arboretum. Register now.
Art Explorations in Nature
Four Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22 | 10:30am – 11:30am
From painting to printing to constructing, children will experiment with a variety of natural materials to develop self-expression and fine motor skills. Register now.
Exploring Moths and Butterflies
Saturday, August 3 | 10:00am – 11:30am
Families can join naturalist Pam Newitt for a morning of deep exploration; we will head outdoors to observe and catch some of these jewels that feed on the flowers of the Morris Arboretum. Register now. |
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