June 2008
Yoga | Nesting Birds | Battle of the Bugs
Hardy Fern Gardening | Photo Exhibit
Pennsylvania Train Weekend | Conservation Arboriculture
Annual Meeting | Moonlight & Roses |
Ambler Symphony
Nurseryman's Private Garden Tour | Vase Arranging
Groovin’ In The Garden |
Beeches, Butterflies and Bugs
Circus Week
*More then one event or class on this day
Pink Days are Garden Railway Circus Week
| June 3 |
Yoga Around the Garden:
Eight Enchanted Evenings!
8 Tuesdays
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22
7 – 8:15 p.m.
Jennifer Schelter -
Founder and Director of Yoga Schelter
 The incredible beauty of summer nights at the
Arboretum provides the backdrop for this
unique opportunity to study Vinyasa (flow
style) yoga. Lead by Jennifer Schelter, we will
explore breath-taking areas of the garden and
learn the basics of yoga while absorbing the
peaceful atmosphere. Close your eyes and take
a deep breath. Inhale the sweet smell of
flowers, the warmth of an enchanted summer
night, and feel your skin aglow with the
setting sun. All are welcome, including
beginners. Please bring a mat or blanket and
wear comfortable clothes. Jennifer teaches
with a flair for humor, spirit and technical
mastery. You will gain a greater sense of your
body and how to connect to your natural
power, beauty and grace. Her teaching
promotes a deep sense of calm, revitalization
and flexibility.
Members: $64 for four sessions,
$128 for eight sessions
Non-members: $72 for four sessions,
$144 for eight sessions
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| June 7 |
Observing Nesting Birds:
The Challenges and Rewards
Saturday, June 7
8 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ruth Pfeffer -
Expert Birder and Trip Leader
During spring and summer, love is in the air,
at least for birds. We will visit the
Wissahickon’s Andorra Natural Area to search
for and observe nesting bird species. These
include both migratory song birds and our
resident feathered friends. The breeding and
nesting season is an extremely busy time for
birds. Male and female birds are finding
mates, building nests, incubating eggs, and
feeding ravenous young birds. Observing
nesting species can sharpen your birdwatching
skills because of diversity of activities that
birds engage in. Some of the birds we might
see include the blue-winged warbler, eastern
tohee and oven bird. We will walk trails that
provide varied habitat to see woodland species
and those birds that prefer open fields. We
will meet in the Andorra Natural Area.
Directions will be sent.
Members: $30
Non-members: $35
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| June 7 |
Garden Discovery Series: Battle of the Bugs
Saturday, June 7
11am-3pm
When pests invade the garden, we often call in reinforcement bugs to devour them. Help us unleash this powerful force right here in our garden. See who wins the battle of the bugs! |
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| June 10 |
Hardy Fern Gardening
Tuesday, June 10
7 – 9 p.m.
Shelley Dillard -
Plant Propagator, Morris Arboretum
Hardy ferns are beautiful additions to the
home garden. In this course you will learn
about ferns, suitable for the shady garden, that
are easy to grow in this area. Shelley will
discuss the cultural conditions that ferns
require including appropriate light, soil,
overwintering, and fertilization. Companion
plants that work well with ferns will be
included. Shelley will take you on a tour of
the Morris Arboretum, show you gardens that
incorporate ferns into the landscape and share
tips on how you can do this successfully in
your own garden.
Members: $25
Non-members: $30
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| June 10 - October 20 |
Local Artist Photo Exhibit
Upper Gallery of the Widner Visitor Center
Events TBA |
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| June 13 |
Moonlight & Roses Gala
Friday, June 13
6 p.m. Cocktails in the Rose Garden
8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Dinner and dancing
Click here to purchase tickets
 For a truly enchanted evening at the Arboretum, mark your calendar for Friday, June 13. Join friends, neighbors, and colleagues as we enjoy an evening in the Rose Garden at the annual Moonlight & Roses fundraising gala. Funds raised from the event will support the Arboretums Out on a Limb – Tree Adventure Exhibit. Advisory Board Chair and loyal supporter, Ann Reed is the evening’s honoree and Lisa Butler and Marggy Ells, this year’s Moonlight & Roses co-chairs, are working very hard to ensure that this event will be a spectacular celebration.
 The party begins at 6pm with cocktails in the Rose Garden and continues with dinner and dancing under the stars. Once again, guests will have the option to dine in one of two tents – the “Moonlight Tent” featuring soft music in an intimate setting (behind the Widener Visitors Center) or the “Rose Tent” featuring the music of Jellyroll, the party band back by popular demand for their sixth year at Moonlight & Roses.
New this year, Benefactors, Patrons and guests with special needs will receive premium valet parking passes for parking at the Widener Visitors Center. All other guests will park at Bloomfield Farm and will be shuttled in trolleys to the event. Also new this year, there is a “Young Friends” dinner option as well as cocktail only option for those 35 and under.
 Reservations are required and space is very limited. Invitations will be mailed to all Chestnut members and above, as well as to previous Moonlight & Roses donors. Opportunities are also available to sponsor a table (s). For more information or to request an invitation, please contact Tari Carlson at (215) 247-5777 ext 161.
Click here to purchase tickets
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| June 14 - 15 |
Pennsylvania Train Weekend
Come and learn the history of the trains that ran through Pennsylvania.
Events TBA
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| June 17 |
Conservation Arboriculture: Care of Veteran Trees
 Tuesday, June 17
9:00a.m. - 4 p.m.
Neville Fay - Consultant, Treework Environmental Practice
Philip van Wassenar - Urban Forest Innovations Inc.
For Professional Arborists - ISA continuing education unit
A new school of thought has arisen in our approach to managing veteran trees. Known as conservation arboriculture, this movement is paradigm shift in the way we think about this aspect of arboriculture, and is improving our understanding of the aging tree process. Our presenters, Neville Fay of the United Kingdom and Philip van Wassenaer from Ontario, are on the forefront of conservation arboriculture, and are challenging us to think of trees in a whole new way. In one of their few appearances here in the U.S., the instructors will review the history of veteran tree care in Europe and North America, discuss biodiversity, co-evolution, and will demonstrate newly developed techniques such as natural fracture pruning and coronet cuts. The use of Picus Tomography, a non-invasive tool that uses sound waves to detect decay in trees, will be demonstrated as well. This is an opportunity not to be missed and will be valuable to anyone who cares for older trees.
Fee: $200 (includes lunch)
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| June 18 |
Annual Meeting of the Advisory Board of Managers
(Members only)
Wednesday, June 18th
9:00 AM
(Note: There is a print error in Seasons, this meeting is on Wednesday not Thursday.)
Arboretum members are invited to the Annual meeting of the Advisory Board of Managers on June 18th at 9:00 a.m. at the Widener Education Center tent. Highlights of the meeting will include a year-end report and an update on the new Horticulture Center by the architects, Overland Partners. Reservations are required and space is limited.
Click here to register for the ANNUAL MEETING OF THE ADVISORY BOARD OF MANAGERS
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| June 19 |
Groovin' in the Garden - Ambler Symphony Orchestra
Thurday, June 19
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Morris Arboretum welcomes the Ambler Symphony Orchestra. There are over fifty musicians involved in the Orchestra under the direction of Jack Moore, conductor and music director. Jack Moore is also the Program Director of WRTI 90.1FM. The Ambler Symphony Orchestra provides cultural enrichment for the community and an opportunity for area musicians to perform.
Click here for more info |
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| June 21 |
Visit a Nurseryman’s Private Garden
Saturday, June 21
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. FULL!
Michael Colibraro -
Co-owner, Colibraro Landscaping
and Nursery, Inc
Ken LeRoy -
Horticulturist and Owner, LeRoy Tree and
Landscape Care
This trip will take us to nurseryman Michael
Colibraro’s garden, located in nearby Willow
Grove. In this cosmopolitan garden that
incorporates plants from around the world
and takes advantage of every square foot, scale
is important and the imagination flourishes.
Garden rooms divide the space, and stone and
wooden details blend together with plants to
create a garden that is truly a work of art.
Michael’s garden is an extraordinary landscape
in a small space and contains many great ideas
for urban and suburban gardeners. A
highlight of the visit is a tour of the garden
with its creator, Michael Colibraro and Ken
LeRoy, a knowledgeable and enthusiastic
plantsman. Please bring your lunch to eat
in the garden. We will leave from the
Arboretum in a small bus. Park in the
meadow next to the entrance kiosk.
Members: $45
Non-members: $50
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125 |
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| June 22 |
Vase Arranging for Floral Stems
Section D
Sunday, June 22
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Cheryl Wilks - Floral Educator 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 the 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 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 since 1990, so she really knows her stuff! Please bring a box to take home your creation. All materials are provided by the instructor.
Members: $44
Non-members: $46
Call to register for classes (215) 247-5777 ext 156 or 125
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| June 25 |
Beeches, Butterflies and Bugs Summer Evening:
A Magical Visit to the Architectural Wonders of the World
Wednesday, June 25
5-7:30PM
(Premier Members Only)
Beech level members ($95) and higher - Celebrate the summer with an exclusive evening in the garden with the new display of the summer railway. Children are encouraged to dress up in culturally inspired clothing. Pack a picnic dinner or dine at the café. Early online registration available at www.morrisarboretum.org – Under June in the Monthly Calendar of Events. Shine only event. Registration required.
Click here for more information and to register for the
Beeches, Butterflies & Bugs Summer Evening Event
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| June 26 |
Groovin' in the Garden - Cintron
Thursday, June 26 
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cintron , is back by popular demand, and will take the stage with a cast of 16 high-octane grade musicians who blend a Latin percussion section with a screaming and powerful big band brass section, toped off with the smooth bilingual vocals.
Free beer tastings, sponsored by Flourtown Beverage, will precede each concert from 6 to 7 p.m.
Click here for more info |
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| June 28 - July 6 |
Garden Railway Circus Week
 Saturday, June 28 - Sunday, July 6
Come see the circus trains, learn the history of the circus and watch for a few surprises. Free with regular admission
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