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Japanese Cherry Blossom Celebration Events

Japanese Garden Elements Tour:

Saturday, April 5, 2:00 pm

This tour highlights the Japanese influence on many areas at the Arboretum, featuring the Hill Garden, the Rock Garden in the Fernery and the Overlook Garden

Origami for Kids:

Saturday April 12, 11:00-12:00pm

Discover how an ordinary piece of paper can be transformed into the extraordinary. Talk to paper puppets, catch a leaping frog, or model an emperor’s crown. This visually exciting program weaves together storytelling, music and art done by Oragami Master and award winning author Barbra Pearl.

Swarthmore Taiko Drummers –
Music & Dance in the Garden:

Saturday, April 12, 1:00pm-2:00pm

This unique group will perform traditional and traditionally based new works in Japanese style drumming. Always a favorite of the arboretum, the audience will also be invited to experience playing the drums at the end of the program.

 

Tokyo Japanese Cherry Blossom Queen:

Monday, April 14, 9:30-11:00am.

The public is invited as the newly crowned Tokyo, Japan Cherry Blossom Queen takes a tour of the Arboretum to celebrate our rich Japanese culture and heritage.

Archery Demonstration:

Saturday, April 19 11:00 & 12:00pm

Centuries ago in Japan, archery was regarded as the highest discipline of the Samurai warrior. Today archery has evolved into Kyudo, the ultimate goal of Kyudo is to polish the mind - the same as in sitting meditation. Men and women of all ages practice Kyudo. Physical strength is not a factor. Come and join us for this demonstration and experience this ancient discipline where the qualities of heart and mind at the moment of the arrow's release.

Traditional Japanese Tea Demonstration:

Saturday, April 19, 1:00pm-2:00pm

Join us for the simple yet elegant ritual of the Japanese tea ceremony. The ceremony will incorporate “Sado which is the traditional etiquette of preparing and drinking tea when entertaining guests.

Poppy Profusion

Sunday, April 27 - June 29

Something magical is sprouting at the Morris Arboretum. 300 giant red poppies will “spring to life” in the unlikely habitat of the Northwestern Meadows. Just inside the gates this sculptural installation of captivating poppies, “Papaver Rubrum Giganteum”, is the creation of artist, Gary G. Miller. This collaboration with Woodmere Art Museum will be on display at the Morris Arboretum through June 29.

The sculptural installation “Papaver Rubrum Giganteum” will consist of 300 giant red poppies randomly “planted”. Each structural element, or ‘poppy’ is made of aluminum and will consist of a dark green-black stem, approximately ten foot tall topped by a bright red flower, approximately twenty inches in diameter. And just as real poppies do, Miller’s giant poppies will sway and bend in the wind, creating a dazzling effect of color and movement in the otherwise subdued landscape

Plant Sale Events

Premier Level Members Only Events

Invitations will be mailed to members at the noted levels. 
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Reservations are required for all of the following events:

Thursday, May 8
11:30-2pm.
Plant Sale Luncheon
Open to Oak level members ($500) and above. Guests enjoy lunch with Arboretum Director Paul Meyer, as well as the first opportunity to purchase plants.

Thursday, May 8
5:30 -7:30pm.
Plant Sale Preview Night
Open to Chestnut level members ($150) and above are invited to enjoy an evening of fun, food, and shopping.

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Members Only Events

Invitations will be mailed to members at the noted levels. 
To make a reservation for these events click here.
Reservations are required for all of the following events:

Friday, May 9, 2008
10:00am - 8:00pm.
Plant Sale Members Only Day
Bring your membership card, wallet and wagons.  Shop early for the best selection. Don't forget to clip your free bonus plant coupon found in the Plant Sale brochure.

Friday, May 9, 2008   
 5:30 - 7:30PM
Plant Sale Family Night
Beech level members ($90) and higher are invited to bring a picnic dinner and join us for entertainment and dessert and most importantly shopping! 

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Open to the Public

Saturday, May 10
10-4pm
and
Sunday, May 11
12-4pm

Hundreds of trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials, many of which are unusual or difficult to find at other garden centers, will be available to the public for two days, on Saturday, May 10^th from 10 am – 4pm, and Sunday, May 11^th from 12 noon – 4 pm. Arboretum horticultural experts are on hand to answer questions and advise attendees with their choices.

Garden Railway Grand Opening -
Architectual Wonders of the World

New this year as part of our Grand Opening Weekend celebration will be a Victorian-era Ride-On-train – May 24-26 ONLY. This trackless, electric environmentally friendly Ride-On Train will loop around the Morris Arboretum Garden every 20 minutes.  Cost is $3 per person. Timed tickets will be available.

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Moonlight & Roses Gala

Friday, June 13
6 p.m.       Cocktails in the Rose Garden
8 p.m. - 12 a.m.         Dinner and dancing
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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.

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Groovin' in the Garden Concert Series

Thurdays, June 19 & 26,
Jul 10 &17
6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Nothing says summer like an evening of incredible live music and a picnic dinner in a beautiful twilight garden. The Morris Arboretum is proud to host the 3rd annual Groovin’ in the Garden concert series, presented by WRTI 90.1 FM.

Free beer tastings, sponsored by Flourtown Beverage, will precede each concert from 6 to 7 p.m.

Bands include Ambler Symphony Orchestra, Cintron, and The Absolute Truth.

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