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Awakening the SensesSpring 2016

Morris Arboretum

CULINARY ADVENTURESSpring Pizza Class

GROWING MINDS All About Plants Seeds to Sprouts

HEALTH & WELLNESSYoga and Tai Chi

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONSMacro and Close-up Photography

HORTICULTURE Magnolias: Tour with an Expert

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Enjoy additional benefits at the Oak ($500) and Laurel ($1,000) membership levels. Please call (215) 247-5777, ext. 151 for details or visit our website. RENEW OR JOIN NOW ONLINE AT www.morrisarboretum.org or by phone at (215) 247-5777 ext. 151 . *$16 retail value per pass

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morris arboretum

Cover image and image this page by Paul W. Meyer

about the morris arboretumThe Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is an educational institution that promotes an understanding of the important relationships between people, plants, and place. Founded in 1887 as the private estate of John and Lydia Morris, brother and sister, the Arboretum today is an interdisciplinary center that integrates art, science, and the humanities. It is the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

The 167-acre public garden, located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, provides an idyllic setting for historic architectural features as well as a fine collection of contemporary sculpture. Specialty garden areas include the Rose Garden, Swan Pond, English Park, Asian gardens, meadows, and woodlands.

Over 12,000 labeled woody plants from around the world grow here along with superior plants for urban and community landscapes. The Arboretum provides internships, school tours, adult and professional education, lectures, and other special events.

Come visit us. Admission is $17 for adults, $15 for seniors, $9 for students and children ages 3 to 18 years. It is free to members and children under 3. Special tours for the public are held on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Other tours by reservation only; please call (215) 247-5777, ext. 157. The Arboretum is open 10 a.m.–4 p.m. November to March; 10 a.m. –5 p.m. on weekends from April to October. It is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Visit our website at www.morrisarboretum.org for information on what’s happening in the garden.

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awakening the senses at the arboretumA visit to the Arboretum prompts a special awareness in our guests. For some it may be the swirl of cherry petals in a spring wind, and others the call of a songbird resonating from a perch in their favorite tree. This special place prompts us all to look anew, breathe deeply, listen closely, and feel gently while exploring the grounds. This spring, we are pleased to offer a full range of courses that complement this special awareness that people enjoy at the Arboretum. We invite you to peruse the offerings to find opportunities that will stimulate your mind or teach you a new skill, while also awakening your senses.

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at a glance

Culinary Adventures ........................................................ 7

Behind the Scenes............................................................ 9

Health and Wellness ...................................................... 11

Growing Minds ................................................................ 13

Creative Expressions ..................................................... 17

Horticulture ..................................................................... 22

Botany .............................................................................. 27

Landscape Design .......................................................... 28

Special Seminar - Woody Plant Conference ............. 30

Calling All Birders ........................................................... 30

Trips ................................................................................... 34

School of Arboriculture ............................................... 37

Endowed Lectures ......................................................... 43

become an education volunteer

Play a key role at the Arboretum by welcoming visitors and leading tours.

Meet Arboretum staff; attend workshops, lectures, and field trips.

Enthusiasm and an interest in the environment are all you need!

No matter what your background, you can become a great education volunteer, making a positive contribution to the Arboretum and the community at large.

Orientation and Way Finding: Discover secret places and special trees.

Arboretum History: Find out about the Morrises and how we honor their vision today.

Botany Basics: Learn about photosynthesis and pollination and why we can’t live without them.

Tours: Find out how we encourage an on-going commitment to taking care of the environment.

Discover your inner teacher: Learn how to put all your knowledge to use.

For an application form or more information, please contact Liza Hawley, Assistant Director of Visitor Education at [email protected] or (215) 247-5777 ext. 128.

Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons in March.

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contentsStarting Time Title Page # Date Classes listed by starting date

February27 10:00 a.m. Grow Your Own Vegetables and Annuals from Seed ...........................................22

March 2 8:30 a.m. Tree Appraisal: What is Reasonable? ...................................................................37 3 7:30 a.m. Birding at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area ..........................................30 5 10:00 a.m. Designing, Planning, and Planting your Vegetable Garden, Organically! ............28 5 1:00 p.m. Adding Fruit Trees to your Garden .....................................................................2210 9:00 a.m. Protecting and Preserving Trees during Construction ..........................................3710 10:00 a.m. 100 Years of Collecting: Conifers at the Morris Arboretum ................................2210 6:00 p.m. Snowdrop Propagation ........................................................................................2411 10:30 a.m. Free Storytime at the Morris Arboretum .............................................................1412 9:30 a.m. Rose Pruning Basics ............................................................................................2312 10:00 a.m. Wedding Flower Design Workshop .....................................................................1712 1:00 p.m. Weaving with Natural Fibers ...............................................................................1716 7:00 p.m. Pruning for the Homeowner ...............................................................................2316 7:00 p.m. How to Design and Manage a Mixed Border for Year-Round Interest ................2818 9:00 a.m. Understanding Trees from the Inside, Out ..........................................................3821 10:30 a.m. Seeds to Sprouts, Spring Adventures! (Ages 2-4) – Session I ...............................1322 9:00 a.m. Pruning Shrubs for Maximum Health and Beauty: A Hands-on Class ...............38 22 7:00 p.m. Lose the Lilacs: Native Woodies with Four-Season Interest .................................29 23 1:00 p.m. Fairy and Gnome Gardening: Spring Break Workshop (Ages 6-9) ......................1329 8:30 a.m. Basic Pesticide Training Management Workshop ................................................3930 9:00 a.m. Emerald Ash Borer Management Workshop .......................................................39

April 2 10:00 a.m. Introduction to Aquaponics ................................................................................23 2 1:00 p.m. Dye a Silk Scarf with Indigo Blue .......................................................................17 2 1:00 p.m. Spring Pizza Class .................................................................................................7 3 2:00 p.m. Medicinal Plants: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly (The Barnes Endowed Lecture) ...............................................................................................................43 5 9:00 a.m. Climbing Techniques for the Field Arborist ........................................................39 7 9:00 a.m. Learn How to Use the ArcGIS Collector App .....................................................40 8 10:00 a.m. Floral Design in Glass - Section A ......................................................................18 9 8:30 a.m. Certified Arborist Examination ...........................................................................4010 1:00 p.m. Summer Desserts Workshop .................................................................................710 2:00 p.m. Nature Sleuths (Ages 5-7) ...................................................................................1512 1:00 p.m. Magnolias: Tour with an Expert ..........................................................................24 12 7:00 p.m. Magnolias: Their Global Impact (The Klein Endowed Lecture) .........................4314 8:00 a.m. TRAQ - Tree Risk Assessment Qualification .......................................................4114 9:00 a.m. Restoration Ecology ............................................................................................4114 4:30 p.m. Cherry Blossom Appreciation: Sake, Sushi, Sakura ...............................................917 1:00 p.m. Springtime Energy Wellness Walk .......................................................................11 20 1:00 p.m. Walking Mindfulness Meditation ........................................................................1120 4:00 p.m. Kids Click! Nature Photography Workshop (Ages 8-12) .....................................15 20 6:30 p.m. Selecting Great Plants for Your Garden: Pre-Plant Sale Primer ............................2421 9:00 a.m. Veteran Tree Care ................................................................................................4221 9:45 a.m. Philadelphia Historic Mansions: Strawberry Mansion and Lemon Hill...............34

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contents23 10:00 a.m. Floral Design in Glass - Section B.......................................................................1824 1:00 p.m. Resin Casting ......................................................................................................1826 7:00 p.m. Sustainability in the Garden ................................................................................2927 7:30 a.m. Birding at Duke Farms ........................................................................................3130 8:00 a.m. Birding at the Arboretum: The Wetlands and Tree Canopy ................................3130 10:00 a.m. Organic Controls for Lawn and Garden Care .....................................................25

May 2 10:30 a.m. Seeds to Sprouts, Spring Adventures! (Ages 2–4) – Session II .............................13 4 7:45 a.m. Mt. Cuba and Winterthur: Explore Two Extraordinary Gardens ........................34 5 8:30 p.m. Stargazing at the Morris Arboretum ......................................................................910 7:30 a.m. Birding at Bowman’s Hill ....................................................................................3210 10:30 a.m. Tai Chi in the Garden .........................................................................................1211 10:30 a.m. Storytime Nature Yoga ........................................................................................14 14 10:00 a.m. How Does Nature Inspire your Creativity? Kids’Art Series (Ages 6-9) ................1514 10:00 a.m. Let’s Talk Trees: Understanding and Managing Trees as a Homeowner ...............2514 10:30 a.m. Make and Take Botanical Impression Tea Towel .................................................1914 1:00 p.m. Macro and Close-up Photography ......................................................................1914 1:00 p.m. Architecture and Landscape of Chestnut Hill: A Walking Tour ..........................35 16 4:00 p.m. Early Evening Birding at the Arboretum .............................................................3217 9:15 a.m. Reclaiming Industrial Philadelphia: Rail Park, Reading Viaduct, Pier 68 ............3520 9:00 a.m. A Journey into the Microscopic World of Mosses ...............................................2720 10:30 a.m. Floral Imagery in Copper Foil .............................................................................1921 7:30 a.m. Horseshoe Crabs and Shore Birds at the Delaware Bay .......................................32 21 10:30 a.m. The Art of Japanese Ink Painting ........................................................................20 22 12:30 p.m. Impressionist Painting .........................................................................................2025 7:15 a.m. Visit Two NJ Estates: Meadowburn Farm and Greenburn Gardens ....................3625 7:00 p.m. Arboretum Architecture and Evening Garden Stroll ..............................................931 7:00 p.m. Yoga in the Garden: Ten Enchanted Evenings .....................................................12

June 2 7:30 a.m. Banding and Birding at Crossways and Gwynedd Preserves ................................33 4 10:00 a.m. Fern Table Workshop ..........................................................................................26 4 10:00 a.m. Cover the Ground! Great Groundcover Ideas ......................................................29 5 8:30 a.m. Yoga Out on a Limb ...........................................................................................12 9 8:00 a.m. Exploring Plant Diversity in Nescopeck State Park .............................................27 9 10:30 a.m. Pasta Transformed: Herbs Make the Difference ....................................................811 9:30 a.m. Digital Garden Photography: Seeing, Composing, and Creating the Image ........2111 1:00 p.m. Drones for the Landscape Professional ................................................................2917 6:00 p.m. Family Overnight at Bloomfield Farm ................................................................1021 10:00 a.m. Butterfly Walk.....................................................................................................2625 10:30 a.m. Food Fermenting: Kraut to Kvass..........................................................................825 10:30 a.m. Pollinator Plants That Thrive in the Delaware Valley ..........................................2629 8:30 a.m. Woody Plant Conference ....................................................................................30

July 7 10:30 a.m. Art Explorations in Nature (Ages 3-5) ................................................................16 8 4:00 p.m. All About Plants (Ages 8-12) ..............................................................................1611 10:30 a.m. Seeds to Sprouts, Spring Adventures! (Ages 2-4) – Session III .............................1316 10:00 a.m. Leaf Casting in Concrete ....................................................................................2126 8:00 p.m. Morris Moth Night: Celebrating National Moth Week ......................................10

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culinary adventures

Summer Desserts WorkshopJosh HunterMorris Arboretum Chef and Owner, Company’s Coming

Get ready for the coming heat of summer by learning how to make refreshing and surprisingly simple desserts. Learn how to prepare and blind bake a tart shell. This process will prepare the tart shell for various fillings such as a classic lemon tart or fruit tart. Then we will prepare for those days that are simply too hot to do any baking! Learn how to make a decadent chocolate mousse and then take it to the next level by learning how to stabilize the mousse with gelatin to make Bavarois, also known as Bavarian cream, with raspberry puree. Samples will be available at the end of the demonstration.

Sunday, April 101–3 p.m.

Members: $35 Non-members: $40

Spring Pizza ClassPeggy Paul CasellaCookbook Editor and Writer

Do you want to use your fresh garden veggies in a way everyone will enjoy? Pizza to the rescue! Peggy will guide you through all the steps for making outstanding pizzas at home and will offer veggie-topping ideas you have never dreamed of. If you want to get inspired before the class, take a look at some of her pizza handiwork at her blog www.ThursdayNightPizza.com.

Saturday, April 21–3 p.m.


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Pasta Transformed: Herbs Make the DifferencePam WilliamsOwner and Chef, Serving Thyme, Inc.

Give your pasta some flare. Fresh herbs from your garden or the farmers’ market can really make pasta sauces come alive. In this demonstration, you will learn which herbs work best together and how and when to incorporate them into your sauces to achieve maximum flavor. Pam will provide quick and delicious ideas to make cooking pasta a new experience and a big hit with family and friends. You will watch Pam create a variety of sauces and then have the opportunity to taste her creations. Pam attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York and Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, France.

Thursday, June 910:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m.


Food Fermenting: Kraut to KvassCarly MulhollandSeasonal Gardener, Morris Arboretum and Home Cook

Learn the basics of food fermentation to add healthy and flavorful dishes to your repertoire. Discover the health benefits of adding fermented foods to your diet and how to ferment safely at home. There will be a demonstration of how to use a Mason jar fermentation kit. Try out many of the tools that make fermentation easier and learn great techniques for preserving your garden produce. Tasty samples will be shared. The fee includes a compact, ready-to-use fermentation kit and plenty of recipes to experiment with at home. This class will meet at Bloomfield Farm. Look for the paved road across Northwestern Avenue from the public garden entrance. Park in the lot and follow the signs to the Horticulture Center.

Saturday, June 2510:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m.


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behind the scenes

Cherry Blossom Appreciation: Sake, Sushi, SakuraAnthony AielloThe Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture and Curator, Morris Arboretum

In this early evening walk with Arboretum Curator, Anthony Aiello, we will celebrate our flowering cherry (sakura) collection with the tradition of hanami (flower viewing). If you look forward to our cherry blossoms each spring, what better way to enjoy them than on a guided tour with the Arboretum’s Curator? You will learn about the many flowering cherry varieties and what makes each of them unique. This walking class will conclude on the tree canopy, Out on a Limb, to sample several types of sake and sushi to celebrate three great Japanese traditions in one night.

Thursday, April 144:30–6:30 p.m.


Stargazing at the Morris ArboretumBen BuonoAmateur Astronomer

Come join us for a pleasant evening in the garden and take advantage of our unique views of the skies. We hope to observe the Aquariids meteor shower on May 5th or the Lyrids on May 9th , the raindate. Ben Buono, one of our local backyard astronomers, will guide you through observing techniques to help you more fully enjoy the shower. He will also provide a guided tour of Orion and nearby constellations and a general discussion about observing, astronomy, and cosmology with time for questions and answers. Dress comfortably and bring something to sit or lie on to give you a relaxing view of the sky. No special equipment is needed and the more adventurous may bring a camera (tripod recommended).

Thursday, May 58:30–10 p.m.Raindate: Monday, May 9

Member: $20 Non-member: $25

Arboretum Architecture and Evening Garden StrollBob GutowskiDirector of Education and Visitor Experience, Morris Arboretum

Get inside and behind the scenes in Gates Hall with Arboretum historian Bob Gutowski. This building, not normally open to the public, was built in 1893 as “Overlea”, a private residence designed by Wilson Eyre, Jr., an architect known for his informal and welcoming country houses. The window variations, classical motifs and human figures seen in the ornamental details were typical of Eyre’s work and helped bring national attention to Philadelphia’s suburban architecture. Gates Hall was acquired by the Arboretum in 1948 as an administration

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building and laboratory and is still used that way today. After exploring the building, we will have refreshments on the veranda and then take an evening stroll through the Arboretum after hours when the garden is quiet. Please dress for the weather. Meet at the Arboretum’s Visitor Center.

Wednesday, May 257–9 p.m.


Family Overnight at Bloomfield FarmEnjoy an overnight get-away with family and friends at Morris Arboretum’s Bloomfield Farm. Arrive after dinner or with a picnic on Friday evening (no cooking please). Bring all that you need for camping…tent, sleeping bag and pad, flash light, folding chair, camp stories, etc. Pitch your tent by historic Springfield Mills, enjoy a communal camp fire, and toast marshmallows. There will be evening and morning nature walks led by Arboretum staff. Fireflies are expected in the meadows. Saturday morning a continental breakfast will be provided. You may want to bring your binoculars. Take a break from your routine without going far from home. The price is per tent with a limit of four persons per tent. Registration is limited to ten tents. Bloomfield Farm is located on East Northwestern Avenue directly opposite from the Morris Arboretum’s public garden entrance.

Friday, June 17 to Saturday, June 18Arrive after dinner at 6 p.m. on Friday, Depart by 10:30 a.m. Saturday


Morris Moth Night: Celebrating National Moth Week Kris SoffaNaturalist

Our introduction to the world of moths will start with a presentation, “Moth Basics,” that introduces you to the fascinating world of moths. We will then learn how to construct a DIY moth trap, set ultraviolet light lures, and provide “sugar bait” for moths with our secret recipe. Don’t miss your chance to visit the Out on a Limb exhibit to see what moths we have attracted. Who knew that moths have a sweet tooth, just like humans? No experience is necessary. This class is perfect for someone with a scientific interest, and others who simply want to have an unusual nocturnal nature experience. Meet at Widener Visitors Center. Bring flashlight and a camera, and be prepared to walk quietly in the dark on the path to Out on a Limb. This class is for adults and children 12 years and older.

Tuesday, July 26Raindate: Thursday, July 288–9:30 p.m.


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Springtime Energy Wellness WalkRachel KrigerAcupuncturist

Join Rachel Kriger for a wellness walk through the Arboretum as flowers and leaves emerge in spring. We will experience the energy of the season as it manifests itself in nature, in our bodies, in our emotions, and in our day-to-day life. You will learn about the gifts of springtime: clarity, creativity, and flexibility. As we explore the Arboretum, we will practice exercises to focus on how you can feel balanced, peaceful, and healthy during this time of year. Rachel’s website is: www.pointsofreturnacupuncture.com. Please bring a journal.

Sunday, April 171–3 p.m.Raindate: Sunday, May 11–3 p.m.


Walking Mindfulness Meditation Sara TrohaughYoga Instructor and Owner, Restorative Bodywork

Mindfulness meditation is a form of meditation designed to develop the skills of deep listening to our inner and outer experiences with acceptance, patience and compassion. Mindfulness guides us to become more aware of thoughts and the sensory world: of what we are hearing, feeling, smelling, and experiencing through the body in the present moment, either inside or outside of ourselves. This class will guide us to use mindfulness mediation practices to fully enjoy the beautiful surroundings of nature and be fully present with ourselves as we stroll through the Arboretum.

Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Four Wednesdays: April 20, 27, May 4, 11Raindate: Wednesday, May 18 (if needed)1–2 p.m.


Tai Chi in the Garden

Al Smith Practitioner Member, National Qigong Association Do you want to reduce stress, quiet down, move in a slow, balanced way, and cultivate energy? In the beautiful outdoor setting of the Morris Arboretum we will share in the practice of the healing art of Tai Chi. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that today is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner accompanied by deep breathing. Often described as meditation in motion, Tai Chi promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements. We will begin

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with Tai Chi Easy™ Level 1 —no previous experience is needed. Al Smith has over 200 hours of teacher training from the Institute of Integral Qigong and Tai Chi. Please wear loose-fitting clothing to the class.

Four Tuesdays: May 10, 17, 24, 3110:30–11:30 a.m.


Yoga in the Garden: Ten Enchanted Evenings Jennifer Schelter Founder, Mindful Strategies for Living and The Radiant Retreat www.jenniferschelter.com

The incredible beauty of summer nights at the Morris Arboretum provides the backdrop for this unique opportunity to study inspirational Vinyasa (flow style) yoga led by Jennifer Schelter, one of Philadelphia’s premier yoga teachers. Participants learn the basics of yoga: breathing, mindfulness meditation, balance, strength, flexibility, core awareness, and deep relaxation surrounded by the Arboretum’s peaceful ambiance. Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Inhale the sweet smell of flowers, and feel your skin aglow with the setting sun. Benefits include physical ease, balance and flexibility, reduction in stress and anxiety, increased energy, calm rejuvenation, inspiration, gratitude, laughter, fun, and community. All are welcome, including beginners. Please bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.

Ten Tuesdays: May 31, June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9 Raindate: Aug 16 7–8:15 p.m.

Members: $180 for ten sessions, $100 for five Non-members: $200 for ten sessions, $120 for five Walk-ins for a single session: $25, cash and checks only

Yoga Out on a Limb Jennifer Schelter Founder, Mindful Strategies for Living and The Radiant Retreat www.jenniferschelter.com

Experience trees as you never have before…50 feet up at eye level with leaves and birds. Join us for four extraordinary early-morning outdoor yoga retreat-like sessions held on the Arboretum’s thrilling tree canopy, Out on a Limb. Jennifer Schelter, one of Philadelphia’s premier yoga instructors, offers Vinyasa yoga for all levels. The yoga practice includes breathing, mindfulness meditation, balance, strength, flexibility, core awareness, and deep relaxation surrounded by the sky and trees. Benefits include ease, balance and flexibility, reduction in stress and anxiety, increased energy, calm rejuvenation, inspiration, gratitude, laughter, fun, and community. The joy of Out on a Limb is like attending a retreat to an exotic and beautiful forest or jungle, or in your own back yard! Bring a yoga mat (or 2) and a towel to accommodate the structure surface. Class size limited to the first 30 arrivals. To check on a weather cancellation please call (215)247-5777, ext. 156.

Four Sundays: June 5, July 10, August 7 and September 11 8:30–10 a.m.

Members: $75 Non-members: $80 Walk-ins: $25 per session cash and checks only

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FOR PARENT/CAREGIVER & CHILD Seeds to Sprouts, Spring Adventures! (Ages 2—4)Pam NewittEducator and Founder, Nature by the Yard

Is your toddler a budding naturalist? Join us this spring for a series of outdoor adventures designed to introduce children and their caregivers to the wonders of the natural world! Each session will include guided exploration through the Arboretum and a craft to take home. Children must be walking and accompanied by an adult. Please dress for the outdoors and for the weather. Class size is limited to the first 15 registrants.

Our most popular children’s series! Sign up for one or both sessions—each class is a new adventure!

Session I- Six Mondays: March 21, 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25Session II- Six Mondays: May 2, 9, 16, 23, June 6, 13 (skip Memorial Day)10:30–11:30 a.m.

Members: $120 for each six-week session Non-members: $150 for each six-week session

Members: $220 for both sessions (I and II) Non-members: $280 for both sessions (I and II)

Session III- Four Mondays: July 11, 18, 25, August 110:30–11:30 a.m.

Members: $80 for four week session Non-members: $100 for four week session

Fairy and Gnome Gardening: Spring Break Workshop (Ages 6-9)Pilar RiveraEducation Intern, Morris Arboretum

Create your own fairy or gnome garden in this fun, hands-on class! Together, we will go step-by-step as each child creates his or her own unique terrarium garden complete with live

Growing Minds at Morris Arboretum is a program series for kids and families that inspire a sense of wonder about the natural world within the beautiful setting of the Morris Arboretum. The classes represented in this section offer children and their caregivers the opportunity to connect meaningfully with nature, through a wide variety of creative and educational programs. Take a look and sign up for these programs that are certain to be enriching, fun, and memorable!

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plants, painted stones, whimsical toadstools, a bridge over a shimmering stream, and a magical resident fairy or gnome! All above listed materials are provided. Feel free to bring additional accessories from home. Please dress appropriately to work with soil, glitter, and washable paint.

Wednesday, March 231:00-2:30 p.m.


Storytime Nature Yoga (Ages 2–4)Deirdre Vezirov Kilkenny Certified Yoga Instructor, Springboard Studio

Join us for a four-week session of special kid-friendly yoga, as we explore movement together through nature-focused stories and songs. Class begins with circle-rhymes and centering warm-ups, and then moves to a story with some songs sprinkled in, and finishes with sweet relaxation! Come prepared to stretch and learn some fun poses with your little one. Bring your yoga mat if you have one, or a towel. If the weather permits, we will hold class outdoors!

Four Wednesdays: May 11, 18, 25 and June 110:30–11:15 a.m.


Free Storytime at the Arboretum (Ages 1–5)Tegan ConnerYouth Services Librarian, Wissahickon Valley Public Library

Amy AmblerChildren’s Librarian, Free Library of Springfield Township

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. Storytime is held outdoors in nice weather, at the Outdoor Children’s Classroom, next to the Widener Visitor Center. In the case of inclement weather, Storytime is held in the Upper Gallery at the Visitor Center. Storytime is free for members. For non-members, Storytime is free with Arboretum admission. Advance registration is required for each session.

Fridays: March 11, April 1, 15, May 13, 27, June 10, 24, July 8, 22, August 5, 1910:30–11:30 a.m.

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AFTER SCHOOL

Kids Click! Nature Photography Workshop (Ages 8-12) Kim Soles Photographer and Founder, Indigo Nature Arts

This six-week photography workshop offers kids the opportunity to get out in nature, be creative, and have fun while capturing the beautiful landscape of Morris Arboretum during springtime! A lifelong photographer, Kim Soles will share her experience with photographing the natural world, while encouraging the young photographer to find his or her own way. Children will learn tips and techniques to hone their photography skills, concentrating on close-ups, textures, color, and landscape concepts. During the last session, students will have the opportunity to critique and celebrate their classmates’ work. Children must have their own camera, know how to use it and make sure that it has been charged before arriving to class. Film cameras are welcome.

Six Wednesdays: April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, 25 4–5:30 p.m.

Members: $100 for each four-week session Non-members: $120 for each four-week session

ON WEEKENDS

Nature Sleuths (Ages 5-7)Pam NewittEducator and Founder, Nature by the Yard

Spring is a wonderful time for children to explore the great outdoors, develop their intellectual curiosity while having fun in nature! Join us for a close look at trees, birds, and other wildlife that call the Morris Arboretum home. Each session will focus on a particular topic of the natural world, delving into how it fits into the Arboretum’s web of life. One week we may get up close and personal with spring wildflowers, while another week we may learn about trees as the canopy closes and shades the forest floor; all within the safe confines of the Arboretum’s trails. Then back inside, we will create a take-home art project related to our outdoor adventure.

Four Sundays: April 10, 17, 24, May 12–3 p.m.


How Does Nature Inspire your Creativity? Kids’ Art Series (Ages 6-9)Jennifer LeibertK-3 Programs Specialist, Penn Museum

In this four-week series, we will look to nature, grand and small, for creative inspiration. We will walk through the gardens of Morris Arboretum to observe and draw from nature and art, and then go inside to print, build, and design! We will use things

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found in nature and recyclable goods to create puppets that help us understand why recycling is so important to our community and environment. We will explore the Arboretum’s artwork, and see how it inspires our own work. We will examine patterns in nature and make stamps, too! Each class will include exciting nature studies and fun art activities taught in a friendly and supportive environment. All supplies are provided. Come dressed for the weather and fun!

Four Saturdays, May 14, 21 (no class 28th for Memorial Day) June 4, 1110–11:45 a.m.


All about Plants (Ages 8-12)Keith BowmanMoss Ecologist

If you like visiting the Arboretum, you already know that plants make the Arboretum the great place that it is. Big trees, flowers, ferns, and mosses all contribute to this amazing place. During this series of classes your child will learn plant anatomy while examining the plants that we eat and the intricacies of flowers. We will collect and preserve some plants with techniques that Morris Arboretum botanists use every day as well as discover the

microscopic world of mosses (we might even see a water bear- Google it!). The activities will be fun and educational, and your kids will never see plants or the Arboretum in the same way again.

Four Fridays: July 8, 15, 22, 29 4–5:30 p.m.


Art Explorations in Nature (Ages 3–5)Rachel ApplegateArt Educator

Let’s create art inspired by nature! This four-week series will engage kids in discovery and creativity. We will observe our natural world, explore different art materials, and make connections. Each session will include a walk through the Arboretum, a story or an introduction to an artist’s work, and time for making art. Get ready to draw, paint, print, build, and play!

Four Thursdays: July 7, 14, 21, 2810:30–11:30 a.m.


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Wedding Flower Design Workshop Cheryl Wilks Floral Educator, Florist, and Owner of Flowers on Location

Just in time for spring weddings and special events. Learn techniques to make easy bouquets, corsages, and boutonnieres. This special, one-day intensive class is a demo along with hands-on design. You will work with a colorful selection of flowers to master new design mechanics, and will leave with lots of new skills and ideas. The class fee includes everything. Bring a box to take home finished pieces and a bag lunch and drink.

Saturday, March 12 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.


Weaving with Natural Plant MaterialsMaryanne McDevittOutreach Coordinator, Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers

In this class we will learn the basics of hand- weaving, a centuries-old trade and craft. Using small individual lap looms, we will weave our own mini tapestry with natural fabrics and dried plant materials. From dried flowers to strips of fabric, your wall-hanging will be as unique as you are. Looms and weaving materials will be supplied. All you need is your creativity. We will meet at Bloomfield Farm. Look for the paved road across Northwestern Avenue from the public garden entrance. Park in the lot and follow the signs to the Horticulture Center.

Saturday, March 121–4 p.m.

Members: $40 Non-Members: $45

Dye a Silk Scarf with Indigo BlueCarolyn Jo CardinaleInstructor, Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers

Indigo is a dye derived naturally from plants, and has been used for centuries to dye fabric blue. In this hands-on workshop, each class participant will dye two cut silk Devore scarves to take home. Every scarf will be a unique creation based on each individual’s style. The scarves will be hung to dry outside, weather permitting, so participants can watch their work turn from green to blue as the dye is exposed to oxygen. This workshop will be led by Carolyn Jo Cardinale from the Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers. We will meet at Bloomfield Farm. Look for the paved road across Northwestern Avenue from the public garden entrance. Park in the lot and follow the signs to the Horticulture Center.

Saturday, April 21–3 p.m.


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Floral Design in Glass: Fun Tricks for Flowering StemsCheryl WilksFloral Educator, Florist and Owner of Flowers on Location

Cut flowers may be a wonderful bounty from our gardens or even from the grocery store, but what do you do with them when you bring them indoors? This class will show you many tricks of the trade to arrange flowers so that they will look their very best. You will learn techniques such as gridding and stuffing, and the use of florist gel will be demonstrated. The elements of design will be covered in depth.Cheryl Wilks has been a guest lecturer at the Philadelphia Flower Show for many years, so she really knows her stuff! Please bring a box to take home your creation. All materials are provided by the instructor.

Section A: Friday, April 810 a.m.–12 noonorSection B: Saturday, April 2310 a.m.–12 noon


Resin Casting with Natural MaterialsJenny LauerLandscape Architecture Intern, Independence National Historical Park.

In this class, you will make a beautiful necklace, pendant, or paperweight by encasing your favorite dried flowers or leaves in resin. Learn techniques for creating unique jewelry by choosing different molds and mixing epoxy and hardeners. Participants will be able to keep whichever mold they choose. Please bring a box to take your resin-filled mold home, as it will need to sit overnight to harden before you attach the clasp. You may also bring your own small, dried plant material or photographs to craft with; or choose from a collection of tiny leaves, ferns, and flower petals available. The class includes the clasp or finding, but not the necklace chain. Meet at Bloomfield Farm. Look for the paved road across Northwestern Avenue from the public garden entrance. Park in the lot and follow the signs to the Horticulture Center.

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Macro and Close-up PhotographyDoug WechslerAuthor and Photographer

Whether you want to render the whiskers on a bee or the perfect symmetry of a flower, macro techniques can help you expand your horizons in photography. Learn how to photograph nature up close and personal. We will explore macro and close-up photography, improving your technique for photographing anything from the size of an ant to a daisy. Find out what sort of equipment you need to achieve your macro photography goals. Doug has worked as a professional photographer specializing in wildlife and nature for the past 30 years, has authored 22 books, and curated the largest collection of bird photographs in the world (VIREO). This course is designed for participants who have a camera and lens capable of close focus, and who are familiar with their camera and the basics of depth of field, f-stops, shutter speeds and lighting. We will meet at Bloomfield Farm. Look for the paved road across Northwestern Avenue from the public garden entrance. Park in the lot and follow the signs to the Horticulture Center.

Two Saturdays: May 14, 211–5 p.m.


Make and Take Botanical Impression Tea TowelStacey KutishDigital Interpretation Strategist, Morris Arboretum

Preserve impressions of the beauty of the garden with the art of flower pounding. Select from provided plant material (or bring some from your own garden) and craft an arrangement to be transferred to a tea towel that will make a beautiful addition to your home, or a lovely one-of-a-kind hostess gift. Class participants will take their creations home, and gain the knowledge they need to complete future projects on their own. Please bring a hammer to class.

Saturday, May 1410:30 a.m.–12 noon


Floral Imagery in Copper FoilAllison ZitoArtist and Teacher

We will look at plant life and floral imagery from a variety of cultures throughout history; then everyone will have the opportunity to draw and emboss flowers in 36-gauge copper foil. We will explore simple techniques used to create depth in the metal foil. Each student will adhere their embossing to a wood backing to create a finished look. It makes a great display for your home or can be given as a gift.

Friday, May 20 10:30 a.m.– 1 p.m.



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The Art of Japanese Ink Painting Allison Zito Artist and Teacher

Sumi-e is the art of Japanese ink painting, a noble and time-honored pursuit of the scholar. This craft teaches more than the art of ink painting.The techniques we will learn to paint bamboo are the basic strokes used to create all forms of Japanese ink painting. The art is in the touch of the brush stroke, the quality of the line, appreciation of the natural world, and the beauty in asymmetry. All supplies are provided. Come to class dressed to paint.

Saturday, May 2110:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.


Impressionist PaintingAllison ZitoArtist and Teacher

Vibrance and energy shimmer on the canvas of the impressionist painter. Working in an intuitive manner, these painters captured in color and rhythm, the spontaneity of the moment. It was a time of change, a time of new ideas and innovation. These innovations took the impressionists outdoors to paint in the open air. The impressionist artists developed a kind of painterly shorthand, using visible brush strokes to recreate the fleeting qualities of light as it danced across the natural world. In this class, we will discuss the impressionist artists. Everyone will be encouraged to develop their own personal intuitive style of painting. Like the impressionists, we will paint in the open air, with the breathtaking gardens of the Morris Arboretum as our own personal Giverny. In the event of inclement weather we will paint indoors, from great works of the Impressionists. Come to class dressed to paint. All supplies are provided.

Sunday, May 2212:30–3 p.m.


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Digital Garden Photography: Seeing, Composing, and Creating the ImageRobert E. LyonsProfessor Emeritus, University of Delaware

This interactive workshop is all about using your eyes, mind, and camera to capture either extended or fleeting moments in your personal landscapes. They may be your gardens, vignettes from your travels, and/or simple records of favorite plants. This workshop is example-driven and provides understandable information to create aesthetically pleasing and pragmatic images…..suitable for framing, teaching, selling a job proposal, or all three. While equipment details and camera mechanics will be discussed, that discussion will not dominate the presentation; instead, the impact and exploitation of prevailing light, elements of photographic composition, and developing a personal style will be demonstrated, emphasized, and encouraged. This workshop is primarily relevant for early stage photographers (beginners/advanced beginners). The format includes one hour in the classroom, approximately one hour of shooting on grounds, and a final hour of class review of selected images. Participants should be very familiar with the operation of their own camera, and both compact and DSLR types are welcome. Participants are also encouraged to bring their personal devices (laptop, iPad, etc.) if they have one, to facilitate image downloading,

Saturday, June 119:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.


Leaf Casting in ConcreteLucy DinsmoreHorticulturist, Morris Arboretum

Nicky BeadleVolunteer and former gardener at Brookside Gardens

A piece of sculpture adds a whimsical accent to any garden. Learn how to turn a live leaf into stone and add year-round interest to that perfect nook in your garden during this 2-hour workshop. The concrete leaves make great birdbaths, stepping stones, or even wall art. Bring your favorite leaf – perhaps a hosta, rhubarb, or magnolia. If you don’t have access to leaves, we will have several available. Fee includes all materials to make one large or two small leaf sculptures. Dress for getting messy. We will meet at Bloomfield Farm. Look for the paved road across Northwestern Avenue from the public garden entrance. Park in the lot and follow the signs to the Horticulture Center.

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Grow Your Own Vegetables and Annuals from SeedShelley DillardPlant Propagator, Morris Arboretum

Vegetable gardening is booming! Buying vegetables and annuals as small plants can not only be expensive, but it can also be hard to find exactly what varieties you want. This class will teach students how to grow seeds and get a jump start on spring. Simple strategies that will increase success will be demonstrated, as well as timing, sowing dates, and sources for seed. This is a class that will inspire you. The class takes place in the Arboretum Greenhouse. Please check in at the Visitor Center. Class size is limited so sign up early.

Saturday, February 27 10 a.m.–12 noon Members: $25 Non-members: $30

Adding Fruit Trees to your GardenPhil Forsyth Exec. Director, Philadelphia Orchard Project

Growing fruit trees at home provides you with fresh-picked fruit, and adds beauty to your landscape with colorful, fragrant blossoms. This introductory workshop with the staff of the Philadelphia Orchard Project (phillyorchards.org) will cover the basics of planning, planting, and caring for fruit trees. Learn which fruits are easiest to grow and ecological methods for grow-ing productive trees. Meet at Bloomfield Farm. Look for the paved road across Northwestern Avenue from the public garden entrance. Park in the lot and fol-low the signs to the Horticulture Center. Saturday, March 5 1–3 p.m. Members: $25 Non-members: $30

100 Years of Collecting: Conifers at the Morris ArboretumAnthony AielloThe Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture and Curator, Morris Arboretum

Starting with John Morris and continuing through the present, conifers of all shapes and sizes have been a part of the Arboretum’s landscape for well over one hundred years. The Arboretum includes many mature and younger dwarf conifers, along with a wide variety of species. Join Tony Aiello for a trip through time, exploring the many periods of collecting that have contributed to our current landscape. We will visit plants that date to the Morris era, ones that were planted after World War II, and more modern additions to the landscape. In the process you will gain an appreciation of how the landscape develops over time and insight into this interesting and diverse group of plants.

Thursday, March 1010 a.m.–12 noonRaindate: Friday, March 11


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Snowdrop Propagation Matthew BrickerSnowdrop Enthusiast

Snowdrops, with their winter flowers, simple form, and endless variation, have earned the devotion of many a gardener. Come hear how a collection of galanthus can add early season interest to the garden and learn to vegetatively propagate desirable selections by twin-scaling. Following the presentation and a demonstration, materials will be available for participants to try twin-scaling themselves. Thursday, March 10 6-8 p.m. Members: $28 Non-members: $32

Rose Pruning BasicsVince MarroccoChief Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum

Early spring is the time to get your roses ready for a season full of gorgeous scented blooms. This class is held indoors and outdoors in the Visitors Center and Rose Garden. Participants will get an overview of spring rose care including pruning, planting, transplanting,

fertilizing, and disease prevention. A pruning demonstration will follow, and then you will have the opportunity to test your skills on our roses. Be sure to dress warmly, bring your hand pruners and gardening gloves, and be prepared to get your knees dirty.

Saturday, March 129:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.


Pruning for the HomeownerVince MarroccoChief Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum

Learn to skillfully prune shrubs and small trees to achieve a natural shape and abundant flowering. At this weekday evening lecture and Saturday workshop, you will have the opportunity to see demonstrations designed to help you master pruning concepts and gain confidence. Formative pruning for young trees, and proper pruning techniques for larger, older trees will be covered, as will as naturalistic techniques for creating attractive hedges and methods for reducing overgrown shrubbery.

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This class meets twice. Please bring hand pruners and a small pruning saw to the Saturday session.

Wednesday, March 167–9 p.m. and Saturday, March 1910 a.m.–12 noon


Introduction to AquaponicsNicholas RennerFounder, Integrated Symbiotics

Aquaponics is a food production method that combines aquaculture (raising freshwater fish) with hydroponics (soilless agriculture) in a symbiotic environment. This novel approach to agriculture can be used in unconventional areas, and saves 90% more water than conventional gardening. These systems work by recirculating fish waste through grow bed systems, with bacteria converting fish waste into nitrates, which are used by the plants to grow. Clean water is then recirculated back to the aquaculture system. In this class you will learn how to plan, design, build and maintain an aquaponics system. Bring your lunch and something to drink.

Saturday, April 210 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Members: $54 Non-members: $60 Magnolias: Tour with an Expert Jim GardinerExecutive Vice President, Royal Horticultural Society

Join us for the rare opportunity to tour the Arboretum’s magnolia collection with Jim Gardiner, a world expert on magnolias.

Revered by gardeners since ancient times when they were brought into cultivation in Asia, magnolias, with their beautiful flowers and attractive scent, continue to have great allure. In current years, a steady supply of new magnolias has become available, making the genus a source of greater horticultural excitement than ever before. We will walk through the Arboretum’s extensive magnolia collection and observe, with Jim’s guidance, the diversity of flower colors and form. Jim is the author of several books on magnolias including Magnolias: A Gardener’s Guide.

Tuesday, April 121–3 p.m.


Selecting Great Plants for Your Garden: Pre-Plant Sale PrimerJosh DarflerGreenhouse and Garden Manager, University of Pennsylvania

Do you think you really know the conditions of your garden? We’ve all heard the mantra “right plant, right place” but one of the most common mistakes people make is misjudging what their garden space really is (sun, moisture, drainage, pH). This class will help you figure out what type of conditions your garden really has, and help you get the right plants that will thrive in your garden. With the correct plants for your garden you’ll save time and money with plants that are happy where they are and don’t need to be coddled to survive.

Wednesday, April 206:30–8 p.m.


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Organic Controls for Lawn and Garden Care Paul D. OrpelloHorticulturist, Morris Arboretum

Are you passionate about the environment and your landscape? Deciding between making your landscape look good and helping the environment is no longer a choice you need to make. There are now top performing organic alternatives for all facets of lawn and garden care. They are safe and effective, and make you feel great about caring for your landscape in a responsible way. Join our Section Leader for the Compton Section of the Arboretum, Paul D. Orpello CPH for this class. Paul manages his section of the garden with an organic program designed for high performance results and minimal environmental impact. The focus of this class will be to highlight all of the fantastic options that are out there for organic lawn and garden care. Paul will discuss selection, mixing, timing, and developing a program to suit your individual needs. Come be part of helping us strive toward our mission of environmental stewardship for the 21st century.

Saturday, April 3010 a.m.–12 noon

Member: $35 Non-member: $40

Let’s Talk Trees: Understanding and Managing Trees for HomeownersJoshua BestThe Walter W. Root Endowed Arboriculture Intern

Trees are an asset to any landscape. Caring for them when they are young will increase their lifespan and help you avoid costly tree maintenance bills as they mature. In this walk, we will look at many of the Arboretum’s outstanding tree specimens to observe examples of tree care practices and why they have been used by professional arborists in various situations. We will discuss challenges to healthy tree growth to understand what you can do on your own and when you should hire a professional arborist. Topics will include pruning practices to increase mature tree longevity, as well as recognizing challenges to tree growth, such as soil compaction. We will also observe pruning and wound responses, and what to expect as trees age and begin to decline. Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes.

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Fern Table Workshop Louise Clarke Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum

Join staff horticulturist Louise Clarke to make a naturalistic miniature garden that incorporates hardy, shade-loving ferns with moss, weathered wood, and other found objects from nature. A 12-inch square paver forms the table base which, when completed, can be installed on a pedestal in your garden or on a shady patio, doorstep, balcony, or similar area. Perfect for those with limited space, the fern table is designed for year-round outdoor display. Please wear work clothes; gardening gloves optional. Please bring a shallow container at least 14” x 14” to transport your creation home. This course meets at the Horticulture Center at Bloomfield Farm. Enter opposite the public garden entrance. Park in the lot and follow signs to the Horticulture Center.

Saturday, June 4 10 a.m.–12 p.m.


Butterfly WalkKris SoffaNaturalist

Welcome summer by searching for butterflies in the Arboretum’s wildflower meadows and wetlands. During our walk the group will learn fascinating facts about butterfly behavior, mimicry, and how to raise butterflies at home. Kris will give simple suggestions for how to attract butterflies to your home garden using native caterpillar host plants. Meet at the Morris Arboretum. Park in the meadow to the left of the entrance kiosk. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes. Bring water and a camera. This class is for adults and children 10 years and older.

Tuesday, June 2110:00 a.m.–12 noonRaindate: Thursday June 23


Pollinator Plants That Thrive in the Delaware ValleyHoward GoldsteinPenn State Master Gardener

Invite pollinators into your garden by providing them with the food sources they need. In this class you will learn about perennials and shrubs that are great pollinator plants and grow in this area. The instructor will illustrate his lecture with examples from the Penn State Pollinator Garden in West Fairmount Park, where he has volunteered for the past five years. This garden, which requires little watering and has flowers from very early spring through November, is continually assessed for its effectiveness in attracting pollinators. Howard will show examples of some of the different insects that are common to this garden and that you might expect to see in your own garden.

Saturday, June 2510:30–12 noon


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A Journey into the Microscopic World of MossesDr. Keith Bowman Moss Ecologist Join us on a short walk in the Wissahickon section of Fairmount Park where you will be introduced to the unique biology and ecology of mosses. You will learn to identify common mosses using key characteristics, basic biology, and ecology. You will also learn about closely aligned liverworts and hornworts, and how to distinguish among these different groups. We then head to the nearby Morris Arboretum to continue the journey in the classroom where you will have a chance to get up close and explore the microscopic world of the mosses that we encountered during our walk. Bring your hand lens, your enthusiasm, and your questions. Keith Bowman has been studying the biology and ecology of mosses for more than 15 years. He has taught at colleges and universities on a variety of subjects includ-ing botany, biology, diversity of plants, and ecology of mosses. This class meets in the Wissahickon Section of Fairmount Park at the concrete picnic tables at the intersection of Bells Mills Road and Forbidden Drive. Bring a hand lens if you have one.

Friday, May 209:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.


Exploring Plant Diversity in Nescopeck State ParkDr. Tim BlockThe John J. Willaman Director of Botany, Morris Arboretum

Nescopeck State Park is home to over 600 plant species occurring in diverse wetland, forest, and field habitats. We will take leisurely walks throughout these habitats exploring for common and rare plant species. In particular, we will search for Carex polymorpha (variable sedge), which is globally rare, and other state rarities including Lonicera hirsuta (hairy honeysuckle), Lupinus perennis (blue lupine), and Lygodium palmatum (climbing fern). We will also encounter a variety of more common plant species, which will hopefully include several blooming orchids. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk. We will meet at the Arboretum and travel by van. Bring your lunch and something to drink.

Thursday, June 98 a.m.–4:30 p.m.


Lygodium palmatum (climbing fern)

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Designing, Planning, and Planting your Vegetable Garden, Organically!Paul D. OrpelloHorticulturist, Morris Arboretum

Do you love the idea of growing your own fresh organic produce? Eating fresh, local, organic food has become a major part of our culture. We all want to know where our food is coming from and what was used to grow it. There is no better way to know than to grow it yourself! There is nothing quite like picking that first fresh summertime tomato and many of us have fallen in love with hard to find or expensive vegetables as well. We want those deliciously superb heirloom tomatoes and other vegetable delights like fennel, arugula, shallots, and fingerling potatoes. So many of these wonderful vegetables have become an integral part of our kitchens, so why not our gardens? Whether you are a gardener looking to expand your seasonal offerings, switch to an organic program, or just be better prepared and organized in your garden, this class will show you the way. Join staff Horticulturist Paul D. Orpello CPH as he discusses the triumphs and woes of growing your own vegetables organically. Paul will discuss design strategies, planning for the season, and preparation and installation techniques. He will touch on crop selection, developing a calendar, and maximizing your space for optimal yields. Come be part of an amazingly fruitful and educational experience! Please bring your lunch and something to drink.

Saturday, March 510 a.m.–2 p.m.


How to Design and Manage a Mixed Border for Year-Round InterestHarriet CramerGarden Designer

What is commonly called a “perennial garden” is, more often than not, a mixed border where small trees, shrubs, vines, herbaceous plants (annuals, perennials, tender perennials), and bulbs are combined to create a garden that is interesting all year long. Mixed borders can be spectacular, especially when well-designed and maintained. This class will examine how to design such a garden and how to manage it through the seasons. We will discuss succession planting, how to choose the right plant for the right place, design fundamentals, and long-term soil and plant care.

Wednesday, March 167–8:30 p.m.


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Lose the Lilacs: Native Woodies with Four-Season Interest Marc RadellMaster Gardener, Penn State Extension

In many ways, woody shrubs are the backbone of the home garden. They don’t require as much room as trees, or as much maintenance as flower beds, and they provide year-round structure to your garden design. This class will provide a detailed look at different native shrubs that provide a variety of benefits, including flowers, colorful foliage, edible fruit, and wildlife habitat, in a wide range of landscaping situations.

Tuesday, March 227–9 p.m.


Sustainability in the GardenEva MonheimHorticulture Instructor, Temple University

What does sustainability really mean in the landscape? What practices can you adopt in your garden that will have a positive impact on the environment? Creating sustainable landscapes means less work for you and more work for the plants. Ideas include no-mow lawns, rain capture and re-use, easy groundcovers, and plants that require minimal prun-ing. It also means using a diverse palette of plants including new native cultivars that provide cover, nesting sites, and food sources for wildlife. Eva will review ways to establish a sustainable landscape so you can sit back and enjoy the results. Tuesday, April 267–8:30 p.m.


Cover the Ground! Great Groundcover IdeasNina SchneiderGarden Designer

Cover the ground with something other than boring old ivy, pachysandra, and vinca! We will explore the myriad options for groundcovers used with herbaceous perennials and woody plants to provide more texture, foliage color and even floral display. In a morning walk through the Arboretum, we will also cover plants for a variety of conditions, sources for plants, and site preparation.

Saturday, June 410 a.m.–12:30 p.m.


Drones for the Landscape ProfessionalDave TavaniFreelance Videographer and Photographer

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly called drones, are changing many industries. In this class we’ll navigate the basics of what it will take to get you up and running with a UAV system to capture aerial photographs or record video. Topics covered will include safety, necessary equipment, and regulations. This workshop will help you decide how you can incorporate UAVs into your into your business—either in your site plans, proposals, or promotional material. The workshop will also include a short outdoor demonstration at the Arboretum. This class is open to all individuals, but will focus on how UAV’s can be used by landscape professionals. This

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Birding at Middle Creek Wildlife Management AreaRuth PfefferExpert Birder and Trip Leader

Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area encompasses 6,200-acres and is a great place for early spring birding. It has been designated as a Globally Significant Important Bird Area because it annually hosts a large percentage of the continent's population of snow geese and tundra swans, and provides critically important migratory stopover habitat. A 400-acre lake and 70 acres of potholes, ponds, and dikes have been constructed as a marshy habitat for waterfowl. During the winter, abundant rodent populations in the field attract hawks, owls, and eagles. Other species at this site include wood duck, black duck, blue-winged teal, northern shoveler, hooded merganser, bufflehead, ruddy duck, gadwall, coot, and wigeon. Dress for

the weather. Bring binoculars, your lunch and something to drink. We will leave from the Arboretum. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk.

Thursday, March 37:30 a.m.–4 p.m.


special seminar

Mark your calendars for the 19th annual Woody Plant Conference at Swarthmore College. This popular day-long conference focuses on great woody plants for the Mid-Atlantic States and how to use them in the landscape. The conference is co-sponsored by Morris Arboretum, Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, and Tyler Arboretum. The conference is geared to landscape professionals and avid amateur gardeners. Some of the featured speakers include:

Peter Crane, Dean of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and author of Ginkgo: The Tree that Time Forgot

Paula Shrewsbury, Associate Professor, University of Maryland, who will speak on biological control for pest management

Rick Crowder, General Manager of Hawksridge Farms Nursery, a production nursery in the foothills of North Carolina

Continuing education units (CEUs) for PA and NJ landscape architects and International Society of Arboriculture certified arborists will be available. Brochures will be available in April from Longwood Gardens at (610) 388-1000, ext. 506.

Wednesday, June 29 8:30-4:30pm

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Birding at Duke FarmsRuth PfefferExpert Birder and Trip Leader

Located on 2,740 acres in Hillsborough, New Jersey, Duke Farms was one of the first sites designated by New Jersey Audubon as an Important Bird Area (IBA). Some 231 species of birds have been observed at Duke Farms. The property contains grasslands, agricultural lands, woodlands, and flood plain habitat along the Raritan river and open water spread across nine lakes. This mix of habitat types provides an oasis for birds in a highly-developed region of New Jersey. Extensive native meadows and grasslands at Duke Farms support impressive numbers of state-threatened grasshopper sparrows, Savannah sparrows and bobolinks. We hope to see nesting birds and possibly a bald eagle. We also plan to take a tram ride to the Duke Farms orchid greenhouse. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, your lunch, and something to drink. We will leave from the Arboretum. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk.

Wednesday, April 277:30 a.m.–4 p.m.


Birding at the Arboretum: The Wetlands and Tree CanopyKeith RussellAudubon Pennsylvania Program Manager for Urban Conservation

Join Keith and explore some of the hotspots for birds at the Morris Arboretum. We will visit the Arboretum’s natural areas including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along the Wissahickon Creek. These areas provide great habitat for a wide variety of birds year-round. We will see resident birds as well as migrating raptors, sparrows, and warblers. We will also have a chance to look for birds on the tree canopy exhibit, Out on a Limb, which provides a great vantage point for viewing birds at treetop level. This session is for beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Park in the meadow next to the Arboretum entrance kiosk and meet Keith there.

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Birding at Bowman's Hill Ruth PfefferExpert Birder and Trip Leader

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve has been a hotspot among birders in Bucks County for many years. More than 110 species can be seen over the course of a year, including 31 species of warblers during peak spring and fall migration. We will walk through the preserve stopping at a wide variety of bird habitats. The Visitor Center, with an enormous bank of windows that overlook the forest canopy, provides an unrestricted view of several bird feeders. We plan to drive a short distance to walk along the Delaware Canal to see additional species. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, your lunch, and something to drink. We will leave from the Arboretum. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk.

Tuesday, May 107:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.


Early Evening Birding at the ArboretumRuth PfefferExpert Birder and Trip Leader

Early evening is a great time to see birds, when most visitors have left for the day, and quiet descends on the Arboretum. Birders at any level of experience are welcome. We will visit a variety of habitats that attract birds including the wetlands, meadows, and woodlands. We will also bird on the Arboretum’s tree canopy, Out on a Limb. We hope to see birds like bluebirds, tree swallows, and eastern kingbirds. We will also observe migratory songbirds such as warblers and sparrows, and may see shorebirds that often visit the wetlands at this time of year.

Ruth will provide a spotting scope and field guides. Bring binoculars. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk.

Monday, May 16 4–6:30 p.m.


Horseshoe Crabs and Shore Birds at the Delaware Bay Tony CroasdaleBirder and Program Planner, Wissahickon Environmental Center

This trip will visit locations along the Delaware Bayshore in Southwestern New Jersey. It is timed for the shorebirds feeding on horseshoe crab eggs, as well as the height of breeding season for songbirds. Possible stops include Bevan's WMA, Dividing Creek, Heislerville WMA, Belleplain State Forest, and other off-the-beaten-track spots from Cumberland County to Northern Cape May County. This part of New Jersey feels very much like Virginia or coastal North Carolina. Summer tanager, blue grosbeak, yellow-breasted chat, Kentucky warbler, Prothonatary warbler and yellow-throated warblers are all breeders here. We will find huge numbers of shorebirds at Heislerville WMA and Fortesque. Dress for the weather. Bring binoculars, your lunch, and something to drink. We will leave from the Arboretum. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk.

Saturday, May 217:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.


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33Banding and Birding at Crossways and Gwynedd PreservesMargaret RohdeNaturalist, Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association

Keith RussellAudubon Pennsylvania Program Manager

We will visit two nature preserves in close-by Blue Bell that are great for birding. First we will visit Crossways Preserve and meet with Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association Naturalist, Margaret Rohde, to see bird banding in action! Learn about avian conservation and research techniques, and find out what information can be collected by catching and banding wild birds. After a short drive we will visit Gwynedd Preserve, a 279-acre oasis of meadows, woodlands, and wetlands. After more than a century in agriculture, the preserve’s fields are being carefully restored with native plants

including warm-season grasses and native wildflowers. Keith Russell will take us on a guided bird walk through the preserve where eastern meadowlark, northern harrier, and bluebirds are some of the species that can be found. Bring your binoculars, lunch, and something to drink. Space is limited. Dress for the weather. We will leave from the Arboretum. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk.

Thursday, June 27:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.


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Philadelphia Historic Mansions: Strawberry Mansion and Lemon HillBob GutowskiTrip Leader and Director of Education and Visitor Experience, Morris Arboretum

We will visit Strawberry Mansion, one of the most celebrated historic houses in Philadelphia. Formerly known as “Summerville,” Strawberry Mansion was built in 1789 by Judge William Lewis, a well-known Quaker lawyer and abolitionist, as a summer home along the Schuylkill River. The mansion houses antiques, fine art, and collectibles from the 18th and 19th century. We will have lunch in the mansion’s lovely banquet room. After lunch we will visit Lemon Hill, one of the nation's finest examples of Federal-style architecture. Lemon Hill was built between 1799 and 1800 by Henry Pratt, on a spectacular site overlooking the Schuylkill River. Pratt named his showplace after the median lemon, a variety he grew in his greenhouse. He transformed Lemon Hill into one of the finest country estates of the Colonial era. We will leave from the Arboretum. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk. Lunch is included in the cost of the trip.

Thursday, April 219:45 a.m.–3 p.m.


Mt. Cuba and Winterthur: Explore Two Extraordinary GardensOur first stop will be at Winterthur Gardens, the original the home of Henry Francis du Pont. Gardening was H.F. du Pont’s first love, and these gardens draw their inspiration from his artistry. Color combinations are very important in this garden. H.F. du Pont selected the best plants from around the world and arranged them to create a season of bloom that lasts from late January through December. We will have a guided garden tour followed by lunch on your own at the Winterthur café. After lunch, we will visit the gardens at Mt. Cuba Center for the Study of Piedmont Flora. The Center’s wildflower gardens reveal the ornamental beauty and diversity of native Piedmont plants. Towering tulip trees add to the beauty of these naturalistic plantings and the native woodlands that surround the cultivated estate. We will leave from the Arboretum. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk. Lunch is not included in the cost of the trip.

Wednesday, May 47:45 a.m.–5 p.m.


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Architecture and Landscape of Chestnut Hill: A Walking Tour Barry Jeffries Landscape Architect and Morris Arboretum Guide

Join us for a tour of the unique landscape and historic architecture of the St. Martin’s area of Chestnut Hill. Adjacent to the natural treasures of the Wissahickon Valley, this community continues to be blessed with many uniquely designed areas with historic homes and gardens, earning it the title of Philadelphia’s “Garden Suburb.” There are fascinating connections that exist between the history and development of the St. Martin’s area, landscape gardening, and the Morris Arboretum. We will examine this community’s rich architectural and landscape design legacy that has contributed to making this a very desirable suburban enclave in the Philadelphia area. Meet in front of the Chestnut Hill Academy parking lot at 500 West Willow Grove Avenue.

Saturday, May 141–3 p.m.


Reclaiming Industrial Philadelphia: Rail Park, the Reading Viaduct, and Pier 68Tour Leaders: Aaron GoldblattExecutive Member, Friends of Rail Park

Bryan HanesPrincipal, Studio Bryan Hanes, design firm for Pier 68

Join us for a street-level walking tour along the proposed three-mile Rail Park site. Learn more about the historic City Branch, the Reading Viaduct, and plans for creating an elevated park called Rail Park. The Reading Viaduct, which carried trains into Center City for almost 100 years, is an elevated train track that transects diverse and rapidly redeveloping neighborhoods just north of Center City. A project is in the works to preserve and redevelop the Viaduct into a park with great views of local neighborhoods and the Philadelphia skyline. We will then visit Pier 68 in South Philly. This is the third permanent pier park to open on the Delaware River Waterfront. Visit their website at http://www.therailpark.org.

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We will have a tour of this half-acre pier that was designed to be a place to relax, go fishing, and learn about the tidal ecology of the Delaware River. A picnic lunch will be provided. We leave from the Arboretum by small bus. Park in the meadow to the left of the entrance kiosk.

Tuesday, May 179:15 a.m.–2:30 p.m.


Visit two New Jersey Estates: Meadowburn Farm and Greenwood GardensMeadowburn was the Vernon, NJ country home of Helena Rutherfurd Ely, a pioneering figure in American horticulture at the turn of the 20th century. She was a founding member of the Garden Club of America and author of influential gardening books. In this garden, Ely developed the hands-on horticultural knowledge that informed her writing. Meadowburn, which remains relatively

unchanged to this day, was recognized as one of the finest gardens in the country. After lunch at Meadbowburn, we will visit Greenwoood Gardens in Short Hills, NJ. In the early decades of the last century, multi-millionaire Joseph P. Day established the gardens as a private retreat from the hectic pace of New York City. Here, his family cultivated annual and perennial gardens, and commissioned pergolas, terraces, a summer house, and a tea house. After years of decline, the property was sold in the 1950s to Peter P. Blanchard Jr., a gentleman farmer, and his wife Adelaide Frick who added evergreen formality and whimsical ornaments to the landscape. Though still undergoing restoration, Greenwood Gardens is now one of 16 exceptional gardens in the country endorsed by the Garden Conservancy. We will leave from the Arboretum on a coach bus. Park in the meadow to the left of the Kiosk. Lunch is included in the cost of the trip.

Wednesday, May 257:15 a.m.–5 p.m. (approximately)


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Tree Appraisal: What is Reasonable?Scott Cullen Registered Consulting Arborist, CT Licensed Arborist Scott Cullen has taught tree appraisal inter-nationally and has written about the origins and evolution of this specialized discipline. Tree appraisers have been given a Mission Impossible. Their appraisals are supposed to be reasonable. But reasonable has never been defined This course presents new material that is essential for anyone including arborists, landscape architects, foresters, urban forest-ers, nursery professionals, lawyers, and others —performing or relying on tree appraisals. This course is equally applicable to the cur-rent Guide for Plant Appraisal 9th Ed. and the forthcoming 10th Ed., Topics include defining the appraisal problem, value, types of value, and credibility. The course is highly interac-tive and designed for class participation. This course carries 6.75 CEUs for ISA certi-fied arborists. (S=2.75, P=2, M=2).

Wednesday, March 2 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Fee: $145 (includes lunch)

Protecting and Preserving Trees during Construction Jason Lubar Associate Director, Urban Forestry, Morris Arboretum Trees are valuable assets to commercial and residential property, contributing up to 25% of the property’s assessed value. Successful tree preservation during construction assures the project’s goals are achieved without jeopardiz-ing the health and lifespan of protected trees. Since there must be a collaborative process by decision-makers for this to occur, people from all disciplines involved with the construction process, such as landscape architects, builders, developers, architects, and arborists, will ben-efit from this presentation. Information pre-sented includes how to designate adequate tree protection zones based on the tree’s structural and biological needs, specifying and install-ing protective fencing, and how construction processes such as cut/fill, trenching, and soil compaction effect both existing and proposed trees. Valuable lessons learned from working on a variety of construction jobs will be pre-sented, tree protection specifications will be discussed, and tree protection myths will be presented and dispelled. This course carries 5.75 CEUs for ISA certified arborists. (S=1, P=1.75, M=3).

Thursday, March 109 a.m.–4 p.m.


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International Society of Arboriculture Continuing Education Units

The Arboretum’s professional training courses carry International Society of Arboriculture Continuing Education Units. If you are an ISA certified arborist and need to maintain certification by taking 30 credits over a three-year period, you may want to sign up for classes at the Arboretum. If you have questions about this, please contact Jan McFarlan, (215) 247-5777, ext. 156 or [email protected]. The ISA category codes for CEUs are as follows: Science=S, Practice=P, Management=M.

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Understanding Trees from the Inside, OutDavid TukeyLecturer, Trainer and Climber

We plant, prune, climb, and admire trees, often thinking of them as fixtures on the landscape, like statues that sway a bit in the wind. We tend to forget that inside a tree are dynamic systems of highly complex, interrelated biological processes. The better we understand what's happening on the inside of a tree, the better we can take care of the tree from the outside. After covering the basics of tree anatomy and biology, this workshop will consider a series of questions, including: What is wood? Why don't trees keep growing taller? How does a tree defend against decay? What is the science behind proper pruning techniques? We will also explore unknowns about tree biology and areas of current research. The information, both scientific and practical, will be useful for arborists, naturalists, master gardeners, owners of wood lots, and members of shade tree commissions, among others. This course carries 6.75 CEUs for ISA certified arborists. (S=3.75, P=1, M=2).

Friday, March 189 a.m.–4 p.m.


Pruning Shrubs for Maximum Health and Beauty: A Hands-on Class Vince MarroccoChief Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum

Pruning shrubs is an essential practice for a well-maintained landscape. While proper pruning is important, it is not difficult if you understand the basics. This class teaches the principles of why, when, and how to prune a variety of shrubs and hedges. A morning lecture and demonstration will be followed by an afternoon session of supervised, hands-on pruning. Please bring your pruning tools and dress appropriately for the weather. This course carries 4.75 CEUs for ISA certified arborists. (S=2, P=1.75, M=1).

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Basic Pesticide Training CourseClark WilliamsOwner, Focus on Training

This course is designed for people who want to become Pennsylvania Certified Pesticide Applicators. It is the core, introductory portion, of the certification training and must be taken before any category certifications. The course will provide an introduction to the proper use and mixing of pesticides, reading and understanding labels, equipment maintenance and calibration, record keeping as well as an overview of Pennsylvania rules and regulations. Clark has been training applicators for many years through his company, Focus on Training, and previously worked as an utility/power line arborist. This course carries 5.25 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=2.25, P=1, M=2). *Note: The Pesticide Applicator Certification Exam will not be offered at the conclusion of this course. Test dates and locations can be accessed through the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture website (https://paplants.state.pa.us/Index.aspx).

Tuesday, March 29 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

$110 – Lunch included

Emerald Ash Borer Management WorkshopJoel SpiesPresident, Rainbow Treecare

Curtis HelmProject Manager, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation

This workshop reviews the latest research and management practices for the preserva-tion of ash trees due to the damage antici-pated by Emerald Ash Borer. Joel Spies will explain each of the chemical control options that are available and what deliv-ery methods and timing are most suitable. Curtis Helm will relate his experience in treating over 1,200 ash trees in Fairmount

Park. Specific costs and links to suppliers will be provided. There will be hands-on demonstration of the micro injection technology after lunch.This course meets at the Arboretum's Horticulture Center. Enter the road opposite the public garden entrance. Park in the lot and follow signs to the Horticulture Center. This course car-ries 4.5 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=1.5, P=2, M=1). Wednesday, March 30 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Fee: $110 (includes lunch) Climbing Techniques for the Field ArboristZach ShectmanOwner, Shechtman Tree Care

Rob ThigpenForeman, Shectman Tree Care

This comprehensive four-day course is designed for working arborists from the seasoned veteran to the novice who has yet to climb a tree. The intent of this course is to prepare arborists to take the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Climbing Skills Exam. In doing so we will cover safe climbing procedures, knots and equipment, as well as felling, pruning, tree anatomy, physiology, and basic cabling. We will be climbing mature trees so please bring your climbing gear as well as personal protective equipment. Ropes and saddles will be provided for those students who do not have them. Each student will receive a copy of The Tree Climbers Companion by Jeff Jepson as well as a certificate of

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completion. Our instructors are ISA Certified Arborists with many years of practical experience in general tree work. The ISA Certification Exam will be held on Saturday, April 9th for those who have prequalified and registered with the ISA. This is a separate event and expense. This course meets at the Arboretum's Horticulture Center. Enter the road opposite the public garden entrance. Park in the lot and follow signs to the Horticulture Center. This course carries 21 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=2, P=19, M=0).

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, April 5–89 a.m.–4 p.m.

$690 (includes lunch)

Learn How to Use the ArcGIS Collector AppTrish Kemper The Martha S. Miller Endowed Urban Forestry Intern, Morris ArboretumLearn how to use the ArcGIS Collector app to record the location and information of objects in the field. The Collector app is extremely useful to landscape architects for doing site inventory and analysis and to land managers and arborists for doing tree inventories and assessments. Through hands-on training, participants will use ArcGIS to create a base map and fields for collecting data. We will then go out and use the Collector app to record the GPS location and data of several trees. Afterwards, we will create a final map and Excel spreadsheet of the collected data. Bring your Iphone or Ipad with the ArcGIS Collector app already downloaded. This class takes place at Temple University’s Ambler Campus in the Learning Center. It carries 3 CEUs for ISA certified arborists. (S=2, P=1, M=0).

Thursday, April 7 9 a.m.–12 noon Fee: $60

Certified Arborist ExaminationThe written examination to become a Certified Arborist through the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) will be offered at the Morris Arboretum and supervised by volunteers from the ISA PennDel Chapter. Sub categories in Municipal and Utility Arboriculture as well as the Climbing Skills exam are available to those who pre-qualify. If you want to take this exam or one of its categories you must register and submit payment to the ISA at http://www.isa-arbor.com/. This exam meets at the Morris Arboretum’s Horticulture Center at Bloomfield Farm. Enter the Arboretum on the road opposite from the public garden entrance. Park in the parking lot and follow the signs to the Horticulture Center.

Saturday, April 98:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

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Restoration EcologyMike CollPreserve Manager, Natural Lands Trust

Tracy BeerleyNatural Areas Section Leader, Morris Arboretum

Restoration ecology is the practice of restoring degraded ecosystems through active human intervention. Its aim is to promote healthy, biodiverse ecosystems that provide ecological services and prevent extinctions. While every restoration project is unique, many of the guiding principles remain constant. This class will explore the ecosystems in our region and the commonly faced challenges that include introduced invasive plant species, the overpopulation of white-tailed deer, a lack of “old growth” woodlands, and highly fragmented open space. By examining land use history, learning about evolved relationships between species, and observing the current state of our natural areas, land management practices that seek to optimize available habitat and promote local (and subsequently global) biodiversity can be employed. The class begins with a lecture on the interconnectedness of ecological systems and then covers experiences with restoration projects and land management techniques used to combat the challenges. The second half of the class includes a tour of restoration work at the Morris Arboretum and will focus on identifying invasive plant species and the methods used to control them. This course carries 5.75 CEUs for ISA certified arborists. (S=3, P=1.75, M=1).

Thursday, April 149 a.m.–4 p.m.


TRAQ – Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Scott A. SjolanderUrban Forestry Extension Associate

The TRAQ training course was created by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). It is sponsored by the New Jersey Chapter of the ISA and hosted by the Morris Arboretum at Meadow Lakes Retirement Community in Hightstown, New Jersey. The course will provide a high level of training for arborists, landscape architects, and landscape management professionals in the fundamentals of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a standardized process for assessing tree risk. TRAQ is a two-day course followed by a ½ day exam that includes both a written and a field component. The course prepares the participant to take the TRAQ exam to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. It is required that you attend the course and successfully pass the exam in order to receive the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. The content of this course will focus on: tree biology and mechanics, tree inspection and assessment, data analysis and risk categorization, and risk reporting. The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification is valid for five years from the date the exam is passed. The qualification holder is required to retake the course and pass the exam every five years in order to maintain the qualification.

To be able to register for the course and take the exam, you must have earned one of the following credentials:

• ISA Certified Arborist or BCMA

• A national certification or certificate in Arboriculture

• SAF Certified Forester

• ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist

• A degree in arboriculture, urban forestry, traditional forestry, or horticulture froman accredited college or university.

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Participants will receive course materials two weeks prior to the start of class. Bring them with you to the class. The class takes place at 300 Meadow Lakes Road off of Etra Road, Hightstown, NJ 08520. This course carries 14 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=7, P=3, M=4).

Thursday, Friday, April 14, 158 a.m.–5 p.m.and Saturday, April 168 a.m.–12 noon

Fees: ISA Members: $650 (includes lunches). Non ISA Members: $750 (includes lunches). Exam retake only: $150. Registration deadline: Monday, March 14

Veteran Tree Care Dr. Kevin SmithPlant Physiologist, USDA Forest Service

Thomas ReberDirector of Landscapes and Facilities, Bartram’s Garden

Sarah Low Regional Forester, USDA Forest Service Join us at historic Bartram’s Gardens as we explore some of the current practices in caring for mature trees. Dr. Smith has been studying the management of older trees for over 30 years. We will discuss current research and some of the preservation practices popular in England such as retrenchment, propping, and reduction. We will examine some of the

work of Stephen Sillet in the California redwoods and how this has influenced our thinking about tree growth. Tom Leber will lead a tour of mature trees at Bartram's Garden that are examples of veteran trees in public spaces. This workshop will be held at Bartram’s Gardens, 54th Street and Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia PA. This course carries 5.75 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=3, P=1, M=1.75).

Thursday, April 219 a.m.–4 p.m.

$135 (includes lunch)

Drones for the Landscape ProfessionalDave TavaniFreelance Videographer and Photographer

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly called drones, are changing a variety of industries. In this class we will navigate the basics to get you up and running with a UAV system to capture aerial photographs or record video. Topics covered will include safety, necessary equipment, and regulations. This workshop will help you decide how you can incorporate UAVs into your business—either in your site plans, proposals, or promotional material. The workshop will also include a short outdoor demonstration at the Arboretum. This class is open to all individuals but will focus on how UAV’s can be used by landscape professionals. This course meets at the Arboretum's Horticulture Center. Enter the road opposite the public garden entrance. Park in the lot and follow signs to the Horticulture Center. This course carries 3 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=1, P=1, M=1).



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endowed lectures

Medicinal Plants: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly Facts (Barnes Endowed Lecture)

Dr. Lena StruweAssociate Professor & Director of Chrysler Herbarium, Rutgers University

Plants are chemical factories that produce antibiotic, antiviral, and antifungal compounds as part of their defense system. Humans have used these chemicals as powerful drugs for ages, but using herbals as medicine is not always safe. How do we make sure that the powder, herbal pill, tea, or tincture we are using actually comes from the plant we want? DNA analysis of plants to ensure consistency is currently being used, but is it working? And if so, for what kind of plants and products? Dr. Lena Struwe, Associate Professor & Director of Chrysler Herbarium at Rutgers University, will highlight the positives and negatives in contemporary herbal medicine, and share information on best practices when it comes to botanical accuracy of herbal products. The Barnes Endowed Lecture is presented annually in memory of Laura L. Barnes, founder of The Barnes Foundation Arboretum.

Sunday, April 3 2 p.m.

Magnolias: Their Global Impact—With a Little Help from the UK (The Klein Endowed Lecture)Jim Gardiner Executive Vice President, Royal Horticultural Society

Take a tour around the globe and discover the world of magnolias. Jim Gardiner, Executive Vice President of the Royal Horticultural Society in London, will introduce you to this much-loved tree, starting with those bred in the UK, followed by a discussion of those bred elsewhere, and the impact they have made. Gardiner is a past President of the Magnolia Society International, and is the author of several books including Magnolias, A Gardener`s Guide and Magnolias in Art and Cultivation, as well as the Timber Press Encyclopedia of Flowering Shrubs. The Klein Endowed Lecture is presented annually in memory of Dr. William M. Klein who served as the Arboretum’s first full-time director from 1977-1990.

Tuesday, April 12 7 p.m.

In addition to the classes listed in this course brochure you might also be interested in the Morris Arboretum’s Endowed Lecture Series. These lectures are free for members. For non-members it is free with Arboretum admission. A reception with refreshments follows the lectures.

Reservations are required and space is limited. Sign up online at online.morrisarboretum.org/classes/endowedlectures or call (215) 247–5777, ext. 125.

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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine ArtsContinuing Education Programs - Special Discount!

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) was founded in 1805 as the nation’s first school and museum of fine arts. PAFA Continuing Education (CE) Programs offer a diverse array of studio art courses, workshops, and programs for adults and high school students, open to all levels of ability, from absolute beginner through the advanced artist. Whether you have never taken an art class before, are returning after a long absence, or are preparing a portfolio for art school, PAFA Continuing Education has something for you!

PAFA is proud to partner with Morris Arboretum to offer members the opportunity to explore their passion for learning. This spring, Morris Arboretum members will receive a 10% tuition discount on one CE course, workshop or Master Class.

Visit www.pafa.edu/ce for the complete fall schedule or call (215) 972-7632 for a catalogue.

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general class informationThe Morris Arboretum is located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. For further information or directions, call (215) 247-5777 or check the Arboretum website at: www.morrisarboretum.org.

The Green ChoiceWe need your input. In the interest of sustainability, if you would like to opt out of receiving our course brochure, please e-mail us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Opt out.” We always offer the course brochure on our website under the Education tab.

Location of ClassesAll classes will be held at the George D. Widener Visitor Center unless otherwise noted.

Parking areas may be reached by entering the Arboretum off of Northwestern Avenue. Students should arrive at least ten minutes before the start of the class to allow time to check in.

Please note: Parking adjacent to the Visitor Center is sometimes at full capacity on nice weather weekends. If you visit after noon, you may be required to park at the bottom of the hill and be shuttled into the garden.

If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in classes, please contact Jan McFarlan at (215) 247-5777, ext. 156 Monday through Friday, to discuss the accommodation. For people who use TTY, please call PA Relay at 1-800-654-5984.

Refund and Cancellation PolicyIn order to receive a refund for a class or trip you must call (215) 247-5777, ext. 125 at least five business days before the class or trip start date. There will be a $5 processing fee for each class or trip withdrawal. The Arboretum reserves the right to cancel any program if necessary. Refunds take approximately three to four weeks to process. There will be no refunds after a class begins.

Weather InformationIn case of inclement weather conditions on the day of your class, please call the Education Department, (215) 247-5777, ext. 156, for information on possible cancellation or rescheduling of the class.

Give the Gift of a Morris Arboretum Class!Are you looking for a unique birthday or gift idea? Morris Arboretum now offers class gift certificates! For more information or to purchase, call (215) 247-5777, ext. 125.

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Please make membership and course payments separately.

To register online, visit https://online.morrisarboretum.org/classes.

To register by mail, send this form along with check payable to the “Morris Arboretum” to:

Education DepartmentMorris Arboretum100 East Northwestern AvenuePhiladelphia, PA 19118-2697

To register by phone, have your credit card ready. Call the Education Dept. (215) 247-5777, ext. 125.

Payment Information

Name _______________________________________________________________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________

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Phone ______________________________________________________________________ home work cell

Email Address ________________________________________________________________

Member Non-member My check or money order payable to the Morris Arboretum is enclosed.

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