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Growing Mushrooms at Home

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

You can grow mushrooms organically in your home and it’s easier than you think!  Vinnie will show you the proper methods for growing culinary fungi. We will explore the basics of mushroom cultivation from substrate sterilization to inoculation with spores...

$42 – $48

Sustainability 101 – Learn the Basics to a Low-Waste Home

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Do you want to start reducing your family’s footprint but are not quite sure where to start? This is the class for you! Come learn the basics of reducing the waste production from just about every room in the house....

$15 – $20

DIY Microgreen Growing

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Did you know microgreens are up to 40 times more nutritious than regular vegetables?  Microgreens are an excellent source of all essential vitamins and minerals and only take 7 to 14 days to grow!  Join Casey Tabor, Certified Master Gardener...

$35 – $40

Morris Arboretum’s Moonlight & Roses Gala

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Enjoy a magical night of dining and dancing under the stars as Morris Arboretum’s annual fundraising gala, Moonlight & Roses, returns to an in-person event this year at the Arboretum on Friday, June 3, 2022, from 6 pm to 11...

$200 – $650

Morris Arboretum’s Garden Highlights Tours

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Our knowledgeable guides will design a tour around the interests of the attendees. Every tour is different so come back as many times as you’d like. WEEKDAYS AT 10:30 am, WEEKENDS AT 1 pm. Meet at Widener Visitor Center. FREE...

Morris Arboretum’s Summer of Swings

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Everybody knows how much fun it is to play on swings, but did you know that it is an activity that is actually good for you? Morris Arboretum invites you to explore our new seasonal exhibit Summer of Swings, Friday,...

Morris Arboretum’s Historic Springfield Mill Day

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Morris Arboretum’s oldest architectural feature is the historic grist mill, dating back to 1761 and situated along the picturesque Wissahickon Creek. On a guided interactive tour, watch one-ton millstones grind corn kernels, observe 160-year-old machinery transport and sift ground corn...

Morris Arboretum’s Historic Springfield Mill Day

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Morris Arboretum’s oldest architectural feature is the historic grist mill, dating back to 1761 and situated along the picturesque Wissahickon Creek. On a guided interactive tour, watch one-ton millstones grind corn kernels, observe 160-year-old machinery transport and sift ground corn...

Morris Arboretum’s: Historic Springfield Mill Day

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Morris Arboretum’s oldest architectural feature is the historic grist mill, dating back to 1761 and situated along the picturesque Wissahickon Creek. On a guided interactive tour, watch one-ton millstones grind corn kernels, observe 160-year-old machinery transport and sift ground corn...

Free with Arboretum admission

The Balancing Act of Planned Green Spaces

Virtual PA

Join the Morris Arboretum and Penn Alumni Relations for a FREE virtual moderated panel discussion exploring the opportunities for, and the impact of, designing, growing, nurturing and maintaining green spaces within the current and future built environment.

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