Storytime

Wednesday, September 17 • 10:30 am

This month we’re reading Magnolia Flower, a folktale written by Zora Neale Hurston and adapted by Ibram X. Kendi. Meet in Outdoor Classroom. (In case of rain, meet in Widener Tent.)

LAST CHANCE: CLOSES SEPTEMBER 30

Garden Railway: World Pollinators

See the trains one last time before they close for the season! Enjoy miniature trains as they speed along a third of a mile of track and weave through a landscape dotted with spectacular sculptures of pollinators from around the globe.

NEW FOR 2025

Trees Around the World

Saturday, September 13 • 11 am

Discover a diversity of trees from around the world and the United States. This tour showcases trees from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas that will take you on a world-wide journey in our own arboretum. Meet at the Welcome Center.

Shrubs For All Seasons

Saturday, September 27 • 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. Meet at the Welcome Center.

Garden Highlights

Weekdays: 10:30 am • Weekends: 1 pm

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. Meet at the Welcome Center.

Scarecrow Design Contest

Registration Now Open!

From Saturday morning classics to modern animated icons, this Halloween we’re celebrating the colorful, quirky, and beloved world of CARTOONS! Think big eyes, wild expressions, and unforgettable personalities—heroes, sidekicks, villains, and everything in between. Whether you’re channeling the charm of vintage animation or the bold style of today’s hits, we want to see scarecrows that bring your favorite cartoon characters to life.

Scarecrows will be displayed at the Morris October 1 – November 2. Visitors will vote for their favorite scarecrow on-site October 1 – 20 to determine the winners. The top three scarecrows win a cash prize: $300, $200, and $100.

Tree Canopy Conference

Registration Now Open!

The 12th Annual Tree Canopy Conference will take place at Haverford College on Friday, October 17, 2025. The conference will include six presentations from a variety of green industry professionals exploring stories of resilience in our urban forest. Our speakers will dive into topics such as climate-resilient trees, the restoration of ecological function in degraded waterways, local efforts to address tree canopy disparities, resilience in the face of shifting political and economic landscapes, and much more.

Further your knowledge, connect with peers and mentors in the industry, and gain continuing education units (CEUs) toward your credentials!