June 2007

Moonlight & Roses 2007 Photos ... click here.

Garden Discovery Series
Join us on the 1st Saturday of each month anytime from 11AM to 3PM for a chance to experience the Morris Arboretum like never before. Explore little known parts of the garden, learn some secrets of nature, and create something magical. These events are free with regular garden admission and are fun for everyone. For event locations, check the Discover the Garden Cart.

June 2 – Garden Discovery Series - Ladybug Lift-Off!: Did you know that ladybugs are a gardener’s best friend? A single ladybug can consume as many as 5,000 aphids in a lifetime. Help us protect our plants by using these good bugs to get rid of bad bugs. After learning about these amazing creatures, you’ll have the chance to release some at your favorite spot in the Arboretum. Stop by anytime from 11:00am-3:00pm. For event locations, check the Discover the Garden Cart.

Trinity Day
Sunday, June 3
10am-5:00pm.
Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in partnership with Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania presents “Trinity Day.” Garden tours begin at 1:30PM & 2:30PM in front of the Widener Education Center. Proceeds benefit Bear Creek Programs. For ticket information please call 215-699-2014.

Moonlight & Roses
Friday, June 8
6:00 pm-Midnight.
Make plans to join the gala of the season held amidst the lush beauty of the Rose Garden followed by dinner and dancing under the stars. Reservations are required, please contact Tari Carlson at x161 for more information, or click here.

Garden Railway
"Great American Train Stations"
Daily through October 8
10:00am-4:00pm
The Garden Railway is a miniature world of model trains running on a quarter mile track, set in the splendor of the Arboretum’s summer garden. The miniature world features historic buildings created entirely of natural materials, each meticulously detailed with leaves, bark, vines and twigs. Logs and branches are also used to create unique tunnels and overhead trestles. Nestled among woody plants, colorful annuals and perennials, the finished product is an enchanting landscape that never ceases to delight visitors both young and old. Free with regular admission.

Live Steam Train Demonstration
June 2
10:00am-4:00pm
Steam Up! Join us on Saturday, June 2 from 10am-4pm for our first live steam train event. What is a steam up? Steam train hobbyists from all over will run steam powered (vs. electric powered) trains on our Garden Railway tracks all day. These engines demonstrate the original steam power that was used to run trains from around the world from the mid 19th century until the mid 20th century prior to the introduction of diesel and electric locomotives. Join us for a fun day at the railway!

All Aboard for the Great American Train Stations Summer Railway Evening Event
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
5:00 -7:30PM
Beech Members ($90) and above are invited to celebrate the summer at this premier member's evening event.  Bring a picnic dinner to the Azalea Meadow or purchase dinner at the cafe.  Kids, be sure to dress up in your most creative train conductor costume or passenger's best.  Parents, don't forget to bring a shoe box for a fun family activity: making your own personal garden railway train station.  Entertainment will be provided by Matthew Dodd with Songs and Stories of Old Railroad Days. Reservations required.  Please ring the station master to confirm your seat at 215.247.5777 ext.155.

A special night to celebrate trains! Come enjoy the trains with members of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Garden Railway Society and other train enthusiasts. See guest trains running on our own garden railway tracks, learn about the history of trains and garden railways, meet and view the work of local train artists. There will also be equipment demonstrations and train company representatives on hand. This fun family event will be held rain or shine. Free with regular admission.