Traverse Cliveden's 5.5-acre property, discovering the stories and flora and fauna within the walls. The hour and a half long experience will explore the changes to the property before and during the Chew family's ownership, how the land was used and learn about the trees in our newly accredited Level I Arboretum. The Histories & […]
The scarecrows are here at Morris Arboretum & Gardens! More than 40 scarecrows will be on display throughout the Morris from October 1 through Halloween! The theme is VILLAINS! Whether it’s a misunderstood underdog or a mischievous nemesis, we are excited for a fun and frightful show! Be sure to vote for your favorite, which […]
October is ArBOOretum month! Come see hundreds of pumpkins and gourds on display in the garden and at the Morris Pumpkin Cottage! A true spectacle of orange. Selfies a MUST. Wear your favorite Halloween costume to walk in the garden among our villain-themed scarecrows! It’s scary good fun for the whole family! FREE with general […]
Between April 25 and April 28, 2025, Philadelphia and its adjacent counties will be competing against other cities in the world to see who can find the most species in their regions. If you are interested in contributing and helping Philly win, download the iNaturalist app (or visit the website) and start documenting the wildlife […]
Enjoy a Sunday Funday amid the beauty of the Wissahickon Creek at Four Mills Nature Reserve & Barn in Ambler, PA. This family & dog friendly event will have food trucks, local craft breweries, and live music. Follow signs for parking in Ambler. $15 per person (ages 13 & up) supports Wissahickon Trails and your […]
Learn how maple syrup and sugar are made - a delicious and fun way to make science come alive! Wissahickon Trails offers a special guided winter event that is ideal for families, scout groups, and anyone curious about the maple sugaring process. Guides will lead groups through the woods to see tapped maple trees and […]
Keeping bees (apiculture) was new to North America in the 1600s, brought to the north-east by English and German colonists to produce honey and wax. The earliest record of apiculture in Pennsylvania explains how German settlers in Germantown kept honeybees, cultivated honey and wax, and celebrated bees with poems and stories. Join historian Miranda Mote […]
City Nature Challenge is an annual initiative that invites people around the world to find and document wildlife in their own cities. Join us on May 9 along with naturalists, hobbyists and professionals as we learn how to identify species in the cemetery and arboretum. Bring the whole family for ID app tutorials, interactive games, basic exploration of taxonomy […]
