Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

Rosa xanthina, commonly called Manchu rose, is a wild shrub rose that is native to open slopes and scrubby areas in central China. Yellow flowers appear for several weeks from late April into May in a dense bloom. Photo: Vince Marrocco, The Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture

Delosperma 'Fire Spinner' (Ice Plant) is a vigorous perennial with tri-colored flowers covering a tight, fast-spreading mat of dense, bright green succulent foliage. It appears from late spring to early summer with a profusion of brightly colored orange and magenta flowers. Photo: Bill Cullina, The F. Otto Haas Executive Director

Abies pinsapo (Spanish fir) is a unique and prickly fir from the mountains of southern Spain and northern Morocco. While these trees are slow-growing, they can eventually rise to 50-75 feet tall. Photo: Bill Cullina, The F. Otto Haas Executive Director.

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Bird’s nest on the log cabin by @moiety12

Our new deer fence means we can grow tulips! Here you'll see Azalea Meadow Horticulturist Lucy Dinsmore planting bulbs in a trench. : Kate Deregibus, English Park Horticulturist.

Loop de Loop all lit up and looking spooky! Join us this Sunday for The Witching Hour Come in costume and enjoy the Arboretum as it’s rarely seen after dark! At this Halloween event specifically for adults, you'll enjoy uplighted Scarecrows, eerie ambiance, tarot readings, an opportunity to play Quizzo, and to smash pumpkins!... Sunday, November 1st // 6:00pm - 9:00pm Register at morrisarb.org/halloween

Croton alabamensis, commonly called Alabama croton, is a rare, semi-evergreen shrub that is only found today in four central Alabama counties (plus in three counties in Texas under the name of Croton alabamensis var. texensis). In autumn, leaves turn a stunning pumpkin-orange color; leaves remain on the shrub in mild winter climates with green to orange color. Photo: Bill Cullina, The F. Otto Haas Executive Director.

Only six days left to check out the scarecrows! Reserve your tickets today at morrisarb.org/tickets

Philly Live Weekends with NBC10 Philadelphia: Through November 1st, head to Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania in Chestnut Hill frolic through... the foliage and stroll along the scarecrow walk. Tune in for a vitual tour! Proudly presented by Herr's, Philly's favorite chip. See more

Galanthus reginae-olgae (Autumn snowdrop) is a species autumn-flowering snowdrop native to Sicily and the west and northwest Balkans. Photo by Bill Cullina, The F. Otto Haas Executive Director. #MorrisArboretum #AutumnSnowdrop #GalanthusReginaeOlgae #NatureRxPenn #AmericasGardenCapital

The Witching Hour Sunday, November 1st // 6:00pm - 9:00pm Come in costume and enjoy the Arboretum as it’s rarely seen after dark! At this Halloween event specifically for adults, you'll enjoy uplighted Scarecrows, eerie ambiance, tarot readings, an opportunity to play Quizzo, and to smash pumpkins!... Register at morrisarb.org/halloween

Thanks so much to Abra Lee (Owner, Conquer The Soil) for speaking for the Morris Arboretum community today, and for mentioning this great New York Times article (which includes the Anne Spencer House & Garden Museum in Lynchburg, VA)!

Join us tomorrow for Lift Every Voice! with Abra Lee, Owner, Conquer the Soil Black Americans have always been trailblazers, leaders, and visionaries in the world of horticulture. Join in as we celebrate the incredible career paths they have taken. From the first Black florist west of the Mississippi to an entomological artist extraordinaire to head gardeners, businesswomen, and academics who have led the way shaping future generations of horticulturists. This historic journe...y is a can't miss discussion of their endearing legacy. Abra Lee is owner of Conquer the Soil, a community that celebrates horticulture beyond the world of plants. She has been an estate gardener, greenhouse assistant, municipal arborist, county extension agent, and landscape manager for two international airports. Lee is a graduate of Auburn University College of Agriculture and an alumnus of the Longwood Gardens Society of Fellows, a global network of public horticulture professionals. Friday, October 23 // 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Members: $10 // Non-members: $15 Register for this virtual lecture at morrisarb.org/lift

Drum roll, please! The results are in for Morris Arboretum’s first-ever Winter Photo Contest! Swipe through to see the winning photos, each capturing a unique aspect of wintertime at the Arboretum. A tremendous THANKS goes out to all who entered! Each and every submission delighted us and brought something special to this contest 1st Place Winner: Jan Goltz, A Frigid February Day at the Swan Pond... 2nd Place Winner: Dimitrios Diamantaras, The Holiday Lights Event 3rd Place Winner: Tam Paulits, Screech Owl Warming in the Sun See more

TOMORROW Tree Canopy Series: Building Environmental Resilience The Critical Role of Parks in Philadelphia Communities In the days of Covid-19, parks have become a refuge and an even more critical part of our communities. The Fairmount Park Conservancy (FPC) is a champion of Philadelphia parks and open space. Its Tree Philly initiative educates local property owners, businesses, and neighborhood residents on the importance of the urban tree canopy and gives away over 4,000 ...trees each year. Maura McCarthy, Executive Director at the Fairmount Park Conservancy, will highlight the challenges of maintaining these public spaces and a healthy urban forest. She will discuss city funding for parks and how it is coordinated and will demonstrate how FPC is a collaborator with other groups like Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. Thursday, October 22 // 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Fee: $25 Register at morrisarb.org/tcc : Frederikto, CC BY-SA 3.0