What will you learn this fall? From hands-on gardening classes and landscape design workshops to nature, art, and wellness experiences, Morris Arboretum & Gardens offers countless ways to explore your interests and even discover new ones. We’ve highlighted a few upcoming courses below that you won’t want to miss. Courses fill up quickly, so register today! LEARN MORE Fall 2026 Course Highlights A YEARLY FAVORITE! Wine, Cheese, and Trees Thursday, September 10 5:30 – 7:30 pm Members: $40 • Non-members: $45 This after-hours wander into the treetops and through the garden features three sites with four staff-favorite wines and cheese plates to enjoy as you explore these remarkable locations. Horticulturist Jen Monico, Associate Director of Urban Forestry Michael Dunn, and Plant Propagator Lizzie Wilson will be present to pour the wine and answer any questions you might have about the gardens and their care. Participants must be 21 and over. REGISTER HORTICULTURE & DESIGN Dividing Iris in SeptemberWednesday, September 210 am – 12 pm Members: $40 • Non-Members: $45 Bob Gutowski will lead you through a hands-on, experiential learning experience to hone your skills in plant division and transplanting techniques in his own lush garden. REGISTER CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Carve a Wooden Spoon Saturday, September 19 10 am – 1 pm Members: $50 • Non-Members: $55 Green woodworking is one of the oldest forms of woodworking and carving a wooden spoon is a great introduction to this sustainable craft. Start your woodworking hobby and add your own work to your kitchen in this exciting class with master cabinetmaker and green woodworking expert Karl Newman. REGISTER Explore new ways to move your body at the Morris with one of our Health & Wellness “taster” courses! Tai Chi Taster Monday, September 14 3:30 – 4:30 pm Members: $30 • Non-Members: $35 Join us for a single-session outdoor tai chi “taster.” The beauty of the Morris will be a peaceful backdrop as you learn more about this martial art practice. REGISTER Qigong Taster: Find Your Element Tuesday, September 1510:30 – 11:30 pm Members: $30 • Non-Members: $35 Kelly McLeod will lead you through this introductory session to discover the potential of qigong to help you feel grounded, revitalized, and at ease.REGISTER HEALTH & WELLNESS Shinrin Yoku Forest BathingTwo Fridays: September 19 &October 23 10 am – 12 pm Members: $35 • Non-Members: $40 Pricing is per session Shinrin Yoku, or Forest Bathing, is an ancient practice with benefits beyond mental clarity. Relax your mind with this new way of touring the Morris grounds, exploring not just for its botanical beauty, but for the peace it offers.REGISTER  CREATIVE EXPRESSIONSPapermaking with thePlants Around Us Friday, September 2512:30 – 3 pm Members: $30 • Non-Members: $35 Making paper from foraged materials can yield beautiful, interesting, and surprising results. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of hand papermaking, creating sheets from locally-grown materials.REGISTER 9 am – 4:30 pm Fee: $155Student fee (with ID): $85 Haverford College, Haverford, PA Stokes Hall AuditoriumWater shapes every landscape, sustains every ecosystem, and connects communities to the natural world. This year’s Tree Canopy Conference explores the vital relationship between trees and water, from the mechanics of tree physiology to the hydrologic history of our region and everything in between. Register early, as space is limited. LEARN MORE & REGISTER Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E. Northwestern Avenue • Philadelphia, PA 19118 • 215.247.5777 |
