Morris Arboretum

Continuing Education Fall 2019

SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES DIY Microgreen Growing HORTICULTURE & DESIGN Pruning Deciduous Trees GROWING MINDS Seeds to Sprouts ( Ages 2–4) CALLING ALL BIRDERS Birding in the Wissahickon CULINARY ADVENTURES Creating Delicious Fall Pizzas become a member and save morris arboretum

All Membership Levels Include: Premier Memberships The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania • FREE unlimited general admission for a year. Premier Memberships admit up to two named is an educational institution that promotes an understanding of the important relationships between • Complimentary one-time use guest passes. adults and their children (or up to 4 grandchildren)

• DISCOUNTS in the Shop, at the Café, and 17 and under. people and plants. Founded in 1887 as the private estate of John and Lydia Morris, brother and sister, Fall Courses 2019 on educational classes and excursions. the Arboretum today is an interdisciplinary center that integrates art, science, and the humanities. It Beech $150 – 4 free passes • DISCOUNTS at select local garden centers and is the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is listed in the National Register $280 (2 Year Membership ~ Save $20) 8 free passes other retailers. of Historic Places and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. • FREE or discounted admission to special events. Members enjoy all the general benefits, plus • SHOP FIRST at our Plant Sale, plus • Complimentary Holiday Garden Railway experience. The 92-acre public garden, located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, provides an idyllic • Child Care Provider Benefit. 1 FREE dividend plant. setting for historical architectural features as well as provides a fine collection of contemporary • RECIPROCAL ADMISSION privileges to more than 300 gardens (exclusions may apply). Chestnut $195 – 6 free passes sculpture. Specialty garden areas include the Rose Garden, Swan Pond, English Park, Asian gardens, • Seasons newsletter. Members enjoy all the benefits of Beech, plus meadows, and woodlands. • E-Newsletter, keeps you up-to-date on all our events. • BRING 2 FRIENDS – Show your membership card • Morris Arboretum automobile decal. and get free general admission for two additional More than 12,000 labeled woody plants from around the world grow here along with superior plants guests when you visit the Arboretum. for urban and community landscapes. The Arboretum provides internships, school tours, adult and General Memberships • Attend the Plant Sale Preview. professional education, lectures, and other special events. Holly $275 – 8 free passes Individual – 2 free passes Come visit us. Admission is $20 for adults, $18 for seniors, $10 for students and youth ages 3 to 18 Members enjoy all the benefits of Chestnut, plus years. It is free to members and children under 3. Special tours for the public are held on Saturdays $65 (1 Year Membership) • Invitations to exclusive Arboretum events for $125 (2 Year Membership ~ Save $5) 4 free passes Premier members. and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. Other tours by reservation only; please call (215) 247-5777, ext. 157. • Admits one named adult. • Additional dividend plant at the Plant Sale (2 total). HOURS Dual – 2 free passes Enjoy additional benefits at the Oak ($550), Laurel Weekdays: 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. $95 (1 Year Membership) ($1,000), and Collectors Circle ($2,500) membership 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. (Wednesdays in June, July and August) levels. Please call (215) 247-5777, ext. 205 for details $180 (2 Year Membership ~ Save $10) 4 free Weekends: 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (April-October) passes or visit our website. 1 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (November-March) 2 • Admits two named adults. RENEW OR JOIN NOW ONLINE AT www.morrisarboretum.org Please note: Parking adjacent to the Visitor Center is sometimes at full capacity on nice weather weekends. Family – 2 free passes If you visit after noon, you may be required to park at the bottom of the hill and be shuttled into $120 (1 Year Membership) Membership prices and benefits are subject to $220 (2 Year Membership ~ Save $20) 4 free passes change without notice. the garden. Visit our website at www.morrisarboretum.org for information on what’s happening in • Admits up to two named adults and their children the garden. 17 and under (or up to 4 grandchildren). at a glance

Membership Level______NEW RENEW (Member ID______) Culinary Adventures...... 5 At Morris Arboretum Primary Member Name (Mr./Ms./Mrs.)______Behind the Scenes...... 7 Sustainable Practices...... 10 Secondary Member Name______# of children_____ (list up to two names for Dual Membership or higher and number of children for Family or higher) Trips...... 11 Address______Health & Wellness...... 15 City______State______Zip Code______Growing Minds...... 17 Horticulture & Design...... 22 Phone______Email ______Landscape Design Symposium...... 27 Please make membership and course payment separately. Botany...... 28 Checks payable to the Morris Arboretum – Membership Dues Enclosed $______Creative Expressions...... 30 Check Visa MasterCard AmEx Discover Calling all Birders...... 34 School of Arboriculture...... 39 Expires:______Tree Canopy Conference...... 44 Signature:______Morris Arboretum Lecture Series...... 52 contents contents

Starting Time Title Page # 19 10:00 a.m. Treasure Hunt at the Arboretum (Family Program)...... 20 Date Classes listed by starting date 19 1:00 p.m. Architecture and Landscape of Chestnut Hill: A Walking Tour...... 14 20 10:30 a.m. Impressionist Panting...... 31 September 21 9:00 a.m. Dendro-ecology: Applying Tree Ring Analysis to Answer Ecological Questions.....45 Fall Courses 2019 21 10:30 a.m. Seeds to Sprouts, Autumn Adventures! (Ages 2–4) – Session 2...... 17 3 7:00 p.m. How to Grow a Lush, Green Lawn...... 22 22 7:30 a.m. Birding at Merrill Creek Reservoir...... 36 6 10:30 a.m. Storytime at the Arboretum (Ages 1–5)...... 17 22 9:00 a.m. Pruning Deciduous Trees...... 46 9 10:30 a.m. Seeds to Sprouts, Autumn Adventures! (Ages 2–4) – Session 1...... 17 23 2:00 p.m. Public Gardens in Today’s World ...... 52 10 4:30 p.m. Wine, Cheese and Spectacular Trees...... 7 23 6:30 p.m. Food Fermenting: Ancient Traditions Meet Modern Applications...... 5 12 6:30 p.m. Twilight Garden Stroll...... 7 24 8:00 a.m. Houston Meadows: A Unique Bird Habitat...... 37 13 11:15 a.m. Little Explorers – Nature Walk and Crafts (Ages 2½–5)...... 18 24 6:30 p.m. Night Animals Discovery and Live Demonstration (Family Program)...... 21 15 10:00 a.m. CBD: The Tips, Tricks, and Myths...... 15 27 12:30 p.m. Houseplants: Bring Nature Inside...... 25 17 7:30 a.m. Birding at Bombay Hook...... 34 28 10:00 a.m. Horticultural Therapy Workshop: Recover, Restore, Renew...... 16 17 5:30 p.m. Evening Wine, Cheese and Wander...... 8 29 7:00 p.m. Orchids: Basic Care and Culture...... 26 20 10:00 a.m. Fulshaw Craeg Preserve Trip...... 28 29 7:00 p.m. Understanding Plant Communities: The Importance in Design...... 25 21 8:00 a.m. Birding in the Wissahickon...... 34 30 7:30 a.m. Birding at Sandy Hook: One of New Jersey’s Special Places...... 37 21 10:00 a.m. Kids Teach Kids: Honeybees and Hives (Ages 3–6)...... 18 22 10:00 a.m. Chinese Calligraphy Painting – Fall Color...... 30 November 22 11:15 a.m. Painting the Anatomy of Trees...... 30 24 8:00 a.m. Birding at the Arboretum: A Local Hotspot – Session 1...... 35 1 8:30 a.m. Native Woody Plants...... 46 24 9:00 a.m. Time Management and Communication Etiquette for Green Industry 1 10:30 a.m. Storytime at the Arboretum (Ages 1–5)...... 17 Service Providers...... 39 2 11:30 a.m. Creating Delicious Fall Pizzas...... 5 24 6:30 p.m. Adding Fall and Winter Interest to Your Garden...... 22 2 1:30 p.m. Birds of the Arboretum and Backyard Birds: An Illustrated Lecture...... 38 25 6:30 p.m. Dehydrating Food for Fun and Health...... 5 3 2:00 p.m. Heroines in Horticulture...... 26 26 9:00 a.m. Insect Pests of Woody Plants...... 39 5 1:00 p.m. Make Your Own Slug Slime...... 19 26 6:30 p.m. Spider Walk (Family Program)...... 20 6 2:00 p.m. Conservation Management of Plant Collections: Examples from a Tropical 3 26 6:30 p.m. Landscaping with Bulbs...... 22 Palmetum...... 52 4 28 8:30 a.m. Shinrin Yoku: Forest Bathing for Health...... 15 6 9:00 a.m. Developing a Practice as a Consulting Arborist...... 47 28 10:00 a.m. Re-envisioning a Garden: How a Professional Breathes New Life into a 7 8:30 a.m. Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification Training (TPAQ)...... 47 Garden...... 23 9 10:00 a.m. Weave Your Own Macramé Creation...... 31 28 10:30 a.m. Greenhouse and Fernery Tour...... 8 10 12:00 p.m. Great Vegan Options: Demonstration and Tasting...... 6 12 6:00 p.m. Sustainable Household Practices...... 10 October 13 9:00 a.m. Managing Forest Fragments...... 48 14 9:00 a.m. The Morris Legacy: The Philadelphia Art Museum Collections...... 9 2 8:00 a.m. Museums in the Brandywine: Hagley and Nemours...... 11 14 9:00 a.m. Tree Support and Protective Systems...... 48 2 7:00 p.m. How to Design and Plan Your Home Landscape...... 23 14 6:30 p.m. Herbs for Colds and Flu...... 16 At Morris Arboretum 3 8:30 a.m. West Laurel Hill Cemetery: Beautiful Trees and Vistas...... 12 16 10:00 a.m. Carve a Wooden Spoon...... 32 4 10:30 a.m. Storytime at the Arboretum (Ages 1–5)...... 17 17 1:00 p.m. Healthy, Delicious Holiday Desserts...... 6 9 8:00 a.m. TRAQ – Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Renewal Course...... 40 24 10:30 a.m. Kids’ Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop (Ages 6–12)...... 19 10 7:30 a.m. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Autumn Raptor Migration Trip...... 36 24 1:00 p.m. Thanksgiving Harvest Centerpiece...... 32 10 8:00 a.m. TRAQ – Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course...... 41 10 9:00 a.m. An Ecological Approach to Waterway Stabilization and Restoration...... 42 December 11 10:00 a.m. Wissahickon Bicycling Adventure...... 12 12 9:00 a.m. Introductory Tree Climbing for Women...... 42 1 11:30 a.m. Soup Making Workshop...... 7 12 10:00 a.m. Wissahickon Botany Walk...... 28 4 9:15 a.m. Christmas in the Bryn Athyn Historic District...... 14 13 10:30 a.m. The Art of Japanese Ink Painting...... 30 6 12:00 p.m. Holiday Wreath Making Workshop – Session 1...... 33 14 9:00 a.m. The Lost Art of Coppicing and Pollarding...... 43 7 10:30 a.m. Holiday Wreath Making Workshop – Session 2...... 33 15 9:15 a.m. Philadelphia History: The Archives of the Free Library, Reading Viaduct and 21 10:30 a.m. Kids’ Holiday Centerpiece (Ages 6–12)...... 20 Rail Park...... 13 21 1:00 p.m. Create a Beautiful Holiday Arrangement for Your Table or Mantle...... 33 16 4:00 p.m. Birding at the Arboretum: A Local Hotspot – Session 2...... 35 16 4:30 p.m. John and Lydia Morrises’ Travel Companion Tells All...... 9 January 16 6:30 p.m. The Glow in the Dark Autumn Forest (Family Program)...... 21 17 6:30 p.m. Woodland Treasures with John Lonsdale...... 24 9 8:30 a.m. Landscape Design Symposium...... 27 18 8:30 a.m. Tree Canopy Conference...... 44 15 8:30 a.m. Conifers for Mid-Atlantic Landscapes...... 49 19 10:00 a.m. DIY Microgreen Growing...... 10 22 8:30 a.m. Roots of the Romantic Garden...... 51 19 10:00 a.m. Outdoor Safety in Your Garden...... 24 22 6:30 p.m. Introduction to Botany...... 29 culinary adventures culinary adventures

Dehydrating Food for Fun and Health Dorothy Bauer Weavers Way Co-op Neighborhood Nutrition Team and Raw Food Chef Fall Courses 2019 Learn the value of preserving food using dehydration and understand the simple steps involved. This process allows you to stock your pantry with nutrient-rich home or locally-grown produce you can use throughout the winter for soups, sauces, and healthy, tasty snacks. Kale chips, gourmet crackers, granola, and vegetable soup are some of the delicious recipes you will learn to make and have the chance to sample. All recipes are gluten and dairy-free, have a low glycemic index, and will satisfy even the pickiest eaters! Plan on a buffet of tasting and a packet of recipes to take home. Bring a container to take home goodies. Wednesday, September 25 Members: $40 6:30–8:30 p.m. Non-members: $45

Food Fermenting: Ancient Traditions Meet Modern Applications Great Vegan Options: Demonstration and Tasting Dorothy Bauer Amanda Tardiff and Mike Indorato Weavers Way Co-op Neighborhood Nutrition Team and Raw Food Chef Vegan Chefs Learn the value and basics of fermenting vegetables that will infuse your stomach with the much You may have noticed that in recent years there has been a huge surge of new plant-based food items in needed good bacteria that works wonders on your intestinal tract. “Probiotic” isn’t just a buzz word, your local grocery stores. With the incredible variety of vegan meats, cheeses, eggs, and more on the probiotics are key to lasting health and immunity. You will be amazed at how fun, easy, and quick 5 market, gone are the days where folks who eat vegan must rely solely on tofu and veggies! If you are 6 it is to transform the contents of your refrigerator into delicious and nutritious side dishes and curious about readily available vegan products but have not yet had a chance to try them, this is a perfect condiments. You will be inspired to plan your next gardening season to include veggies for fermenting. class for you. Come hungry for a hands-on demonstration where you will get to experiment with, We will cover pickles, not just the pedestrian cucumber (no offense to the beloved gourd)! Kimchi, prepare, and sample a variety of foods and learn how to incorporate them into your everyday meals! sauerkraut, water kefir, kombucha, kvass, and non-dairy cheeses will be sampled, demonstrated, or discussed. A recipe packet will be included. Bring a container to take home samples. Sunday, November 10 Members: $35 12:00 noon–2:00 p.m. Non-members: $40 Wednesday, October 23 Members: $40 6:30–8:30 p.m. Non-members: $45 Healthy, Delicious Holiday Desserts At Morris Arboretum Creating Delicious Fall Pizzas Dorothy Bauer Weavers Way Co-op Neighborhood Nutrition Team and Raw Food Chef Peggy Paul Casella Cookbook Editor and Writer Learn how you can ditch the undesirable ingredients and replace them with healthy, nutritious real food that will kick those sugar cookies to the curb! We will make a cranberry crumble Do you want to use your fresh veggies in a way everyone will enjoy? Pizza to the rescue! Peggy will guide cheesecake that folks won’t believe has a low-glycemic index, is low in dairy, and gluten-free you through all the steps for making outstanding pizzas at home and will offer veggie topping ideas you (did you hear THAT celiac sufferers?) Truffles, pinwheel cookies, and figgy pudding will taste have never dreamed of. Her basic crust recipe is scrumptious! Peggy is very creative with the toppings she as good as they look! Prepare to be amazed at how satisfying, nourishing, and delicious healthy uses and the different ingredients she combines make pizza great for any meal. If you want to get inspired eating can be! Feel free to contact the instructor in advance at [email protected] with before the class, take a look at some of her pizza handiwork at her blog www.ThursdayNightPizza.com. any food allergies or intolerances. Bring a “to-go” container to take home your goodies. Saturday, November 2 Members: $35 Sunday, November 17 Members: $40 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Non-members: $40 1:00–3:30 p.m. Non-members: $45

culinary adventures behind the scenes

Soup Making Workshop Evening Wine and Cheese Wander Alessandra Rella Bob Gutowksi Education Intern, Morris Arboretum, former Manager, Fair Trade Café, Franklin and Marshall College Director of Education and Visitor Experience, Morris Arboretum Fall Courses 2019 There is nothing like a warm, tasty bowl of soup on a cold winter day. Enjoy an afternoon filled with Erin Conley Lucy Dinsmore learning about, preparing, and eating freshly made soup! In this class you will help in the preparation Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum of both a chunky minestrone (vegan) and a pureed potato leek soup. In the process you will also You will be able to wander through the garden at your leisure and explore the history of the learn the basics of soup making so that you may continue to make and create soups on your own, Summer House and Rose Garden with Bob Gutowski, the Pennock Garden and marble pick up some vegetable chopping tips and tricks, and learn about soup history and traditions. Once fountain with Erin Conley, and the azalea meadow and Ha-Ha wall with Lucy Dinsmore. Each our soups are ready, we will sit down and enjoy them together. All experience levels are welcome! site will feature staff favorite wines and cheese plates to enjoy as you wander and enjoy these Sunday, December 1 Members: $40 remarkable locations. Sites will be open from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and guests can arrive when it is 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Non-members: $45 convenient for them. Last arrival should be no later than 6:30 p.m. to allow time to visit each site. Tuesday, September 17 Members: $40 5:30–7:30 p.m. Non-members: $45 behind the scenes

Wine, Cheese, and Spectacular Trees Paul W. Meyer Retired F. Otto Haas Executive Director, Morris Arboretum 7 Join this early evening walk with retired Arboretum Executive Director Paul W. Meyer 8 that will focus on ten outstanding plants in the Arboretum’s living museum. Each of these plants has special genetic significance and tells an important conservation story. You will learn about the attributes of each species and how the individual plant became part of the Arboretum’s collection. This walking class (wear sturdy shoes) will conclude with a glass of wine, snacks, and discussion on the Arboretum’s popular tree canopy exhibit, Out on a Limb. Rain or shine. In the event of rain, the class will be held with an illustrated lecture indoors.

At Morris Arboretum Tuesday, September 10 Members: $30 4:30–6:30 p.m. Non-members: $35 Greenhouse and Fernery Tour

Twilight Garden Stroll Shelley Dillard Propagator, Morris Arboretum Bob Gutowski Go behind the scenes with Arboretum Propagator Shelley Dillard for a fall tour of the greenhouse Director of Education and Visitor Experience, Morris Arboretum This tour includes a look into the Arboretum’s greenhouses and propagation areas as well as a Enjoy twilight’s ebb to night with an evening garden stroll. Arboretum educator, gardener, naturalist, stop at the Dorrance H. Hamilton Fernery. Originally built in 1899 under the supervision of and historian Bob Gutowski will be your guide. Share Arboretum stories, explore garden nooks, and John Morris, the fernery stands today as a historical timepiece, documenting the obsession with investigate plants in the living collection. Enjoy the tree canopy, relieve the day’s stress, and celebrate the ferns and glasshouses during the Victorian era. Don’t miss your chance to come inside these busy sights, scents, and sensations of twilight as seasons change. Bid welcome to the night sky in a beautiful buildings that are usually closed to the public, and hear about some of the special plants propagated setting as the moon waxes full. Meet at the Visitors Center. Wear your walking shoes and dress for for both display and research purposes. Shelley will share the history of the Fernery and stories the weather. of propagation successes and failures. Check in at the Visitor Center, walk to the Greenhouse. Thursday, September 12 Members: $25 Saturday, September 28 Members: $25 6:30–8:30 p.m. Non-members: $30 10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon Non-members: $30 behind the scenes sustainable practices

John and Lydia Morrises’ Travel Companion Tells All DIY Microgreen Growing Joyce Munro Casey Tabor Essayist and former Dean of the Graduate School, Chestnut Hill College Owner-Operator of Phillymicrogreens.com Fall Courses 2019 No one other than their immediate family knew John and Lydia Morris better than Louise Kellner. As Did you know microgreens are up to 40 travel assistant to John and Lydia Morris on their several extended trips abroad, times more nutritious than regular vegetables? Louise kept diaries, chock-full of details, which revealed just how much she Microgreens are an excellent source of all knew. Through her daily entries, we learn what the Morrises thought of places they essential vitamins and minerals and only take visited, foods they ate, and people they met (expect name-dropping). Louise’s travelogues 7 to 14 days to grow! Join Casey Tabor, and the photographs of tourist sites she bought along the way will be our roadmap for exploring what Certified Master Gardener and owner of fueled their wanderlust. Afternoon tea, a regular pastime of the Morrises at home and abroad, will be served. Philly Microgreens, one of Philly’s first vertical farms, to learn the basics of microgreens. This Wednesday, October 16 Members: $25 class will teach you how to grow microgreens, 4:30–6:00 p.m. Non-members: $30 maintain them, and use them in your meals. This class price also includes a DIY Microgreen Grow Kit and informative materials for you to start and maintain your very own microgreen The Morris Legacy: The garden. Philadelphia Art Museum Members: $35 Collections Saturday, October 19 10:00–11:30 a.m. Non-members: $40 Anthony Aiello 9 The Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture, Morris Arboretum 10 Sustainable Household Practices Justina Barrett Site Manager for Historic Houses, Julie Hancher Philadelphia Museum of Art Co-founder of Green Philly Along with creating the Morris Arboretum, Did you know you can save money, John and Lydia Morris were benefactors to get healthier, and connect with your many cultural institutions. One of these was community all while living more the Philadelphia Museum of Art, where John sustainably? Learn how to live a more At Morris Arboretum and Lydia are considered among the earliest sustainable lifestyle at home, in the and leading benefactors. The best known of office, or while on the go. Plus, find their gifts is their treasured collection of 18th out about free or low-cost programs century Philadelphia furniture, but they also in Philadelphia to enjoy the city even donated pottery, glassware, and sculpture from more. Join this workshop to discover their world travels, and from their family hacks to live a healthier, happier home, Cedar Grove. Join us on a private life, while saving the environment. curator-led tour of the Morris objects in the Julie Hancher co-founded Green Philadelphia Museum of Art. The tour will focus on the American art galleries, but we will also Philly in 2008 and frequently view items on display in the Museum’s East Asian collection. We will have a delicious lunch in lectures on sustainability practices. a private dining room at the museum and we will have some time to stroll through the galleries on our own. Meet at the Morris Arboretum. Park in the meadow to the left of the entrance Tuesday, November 12 Members: $25 kiosk. We will travel by small bus. Lunch and admission are included in the cost of the trip. 6:00–8:00 p.m. Non-members: $30 Thursday, November 14 Members: $110 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Non-members: $120 trips trips

Please note that departure times are listed with each trip description. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to allow for a prompt departure. Trips involve walking, standing, and sometimes stairs. Fall Courses 2019

Museums in the Brandywine: Hagley and Nemours Located on 235 acres in Wilmington, Delaware, Hagley is the site of the gunpowder works founded by E. I. du Pont in 1802. This example of early American industry includes restored mills, a workers’ community, and the ancestral home and gardens of the du Pont family. On the hillside below the home lies a Renaissance-revival garden, with terraces and statuary, created by the du Ponts. The museum also explores personal stories of the 19th-century du Pont company employees, how they lived, and how West Laurel Hill Cemetery: Beautiful Trees and Vistas their lifestyles changed along with new machinery and production methods. After lunch at Hagley we Aaron Greenberg will drive a short distance to Nemours, owned and developed by Alfred I. du Pont (1864-1935). The Arboretum Manager, Laurel and West Laurel Hill Cemeteries Nemours estate comprises an exquisite 77-room mansion, one of the largest formal French gardens in West Laurel Hill Cemetery was founded in 1869 and features nearly 200 acres of gently rolling hills, North America, a chauffeur’s garage housing a collection of vintage automobiles, and nearly 200 acres of mature trees, carved stone monuments, historic architectural features, and hundreds of mausoleums. scenic woodlands, meadows, and lawns. The trip includes transportation, admission, guided tours, Landmarks include the Bell Tower built in 1887 and Chapel of Peace built in 1938. It is home to and lunch. Meet at the Morris Arboretum. Park in the meadow to the left of the entrance kiosk. generations of Philadelphians from all stations in life. We will tour West Laurel Hill Cemetery and its Wednesday, October 2 Members: $90 historic landscape with Arboretum Manager Aaron Greenberg who will show us its beautiful collection 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Non-members: $95 of mature trees and specimen shrubs. From the earliest years of West Laurel Hill, the arboretum has been a vital component of the cemetery’s beauty. The cemetery’s founder, John Jay Smith, with his 11 knowledge and interest in horticulture and landscape gardening, devoted much of his time to supervising the arboretum. This is a walking tour. Please wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. We 12 will meet at the Arboretum and travel by van. Park in the lot to the left of the entrance kiosk.

Thursday, October 3 Members: $40 8:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Non-members: $45

Wissahickon Bicycling Adventure Jason Lubar At Morris Arboretum Associate Director of Urban Forestry, Morris Arboretum Bryan Thompson-Nowak Assistant Director of Continuing Education, Morris Arboretum Forbidden Drive in the Wissahickon Valley Park is a beautiful, tree-lined, and creek-side trail rich in history. It was named the 2018 PA Trail of the Year for its beauty, history and importance as recreation area to the Philadelphia region. Remnants of mills powered by the Wissahickon are still visible today as well as a covered bridge and the Valley Green Inn. We will bicycle through this amazing natural area with Director of Urban Forestry Jason Lubar who has spent many years exploring the area getting to know the plant life, geology and history of this spectacular park. We will bike as far the Gorgas Creek and search for remnants of Gorgas Cave. We will then return to Valley Green Inn where we will eat lunch in the historic establishment. After dining, we will bicycle back to the Arboretum. Total biking distance is about seven miles. Lunch is included in the trip fee. Meet at Bloomfield Farm Horticulture Center parking lot. See page 53 for directions.

Friday, October 11 Members: $55 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Non-members: $60 trips trips

Architecture and Landscape of Chestnut Hill: A Walking Tour Barry Jeffries Landscape Architect and Morris Arboretum Guide Fall Courses 2019 Join us for a tour of the unique landscape and historic architecture of the beautiful St. Martin’s area of Chestnut Hill. Adjacent to the natural treasures of the Wissahickon Valley, this community continues to be blessed with many uniquely designed areas with historic homes and gardens, earning it the title of Philadelphia’s “Garden Suburb.” There are fascinating connections that exist between the history and development of the St. Martin’s area, landscape gardening, and the Morris Arboretum. We will examine this community’s rich architectural and landscape design legacy that has contributed to making this a very desirable suburban enclave in the Philadelphia area. Be prepared to walk. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Meet in front of Building 10 (Robotics Lab) at Springside/Chestnut Hill Academy, 500 West Willow Grove Avenue. (You may check the map on Springside/Chestnut Hill Academy website).

Saturday, October 19 Members: $25 1:00–3:00 p.m. Non-members: $30

Christmas in the Bryn Athyn Historic District Bryn Athyn is a special destination at Christmas. We will get into the Christmas spirit during our visit to the historic district that consists of three National Historic Landmarks recognized for 13 their remarkable architecture and craftsmanship: Cairnwood Estate, Glencairn, and Bryn Athyn 14 Cathedral. Cairnwood is a Guilded Age country house that will be beautifully decorated for the season by professional florists. A dazzling two-story Christmas tree stands where one once stood at the turn of the century. Glencairn Museum features an exhibit of hand-crafted nativity Philadelphia History: The Archives of the Free Library, scenes from around the world and a vintage Lionel train circling a tree decorated with antique ornaments. The Bryn Athyn Cathedral, which is always beautiful, is highly acclaimed for its Reading Viaduct and Rail Park outstanding architecture and spectacular stained glass windows. A festive three-course holiday tea will be served at Cairnwood. The trip includes all admissions, the tea, which will serve as lunch,

Philadelphia has an incredible history and we will embark on a fun day of exploration and guided tours, and bus transportation. Meet at the Arboretum. Park in the parking lot at the At Morris Arboretum discovery. We will begin our day visiting the Parkway Central Library with a tour emphasizing top of the hill above the Visitors Center. This trip includes walking, standing, and stairs. special collections not usually open to public. We will look at material that references Philadelphia’s Wednesday, December 4 Members: $130 long history with horticulture, botany, and the Morris family as well as materials that highlight 9:15 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Non-members: $140 the Reading Viaduct. We will eat lunch in the library and afterwards have a street-level walking tour (approx. one mile) of the Reading Viaduct that carried trains into Center City for almost 100 years. Planning is in the works to preserve and redevelop this site into a three-mile long park open to the public. We will end at the recently finished quarter-mile section of the Rail Park to see what makes it such a great addition to the city and why completion of the park is so important. Learn more at: www.therailpark.org. A picnic lunch is provided. Please wear good walking shoes and be prepared to be on your feet for a good portion of the day. Meet at the Arboretum. We will travel by bus. Park in the meadow to the left of the entrance kiosk.

Tuesday, October 15 Members: $85 9:15 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Non-members: $90

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CBD – The Tips, Tricks, and Myths Christopher Mallam Weaver’s Way Nextdoor Manager Fall Courses 2019 What is CBD? What is its role in the body? Join Chris Mallam, the Weavers Way Next Door manager to learn how cannabinoids work with the body to support a healthy balance in life, and how different products and methods of delivery could be best for you. Test and try a variety of CBD oils and topicals as the unique differences are described and learn how to safely incorporate CBD into your life. Sunday, September 15 Members: $30 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Non-members: $35

Shinrin Yoku: Forest Bathing for Health Maggie Brown RN and Certified Forest Therapy Guide and Nationally Certified Health and Wellness Nurse Coach Shinrin Yoku, also known as Forest Bathing or Forest Therapy, is an ancient practice that is now Horticultural Therapy Workshop: Recover, Restore, Renew supported by scientific research. Improved immune function, reduced cortisol levels, increased Peg Schofield 15 cognition and memory, and improved mood are just some of the clinical findings. Facilitated by a trained guide to help support your own relationship to the healing benefits of nature, this experience Registered Horticultural Therapist, Educator 16 allows for mindful connection to the “more than human world.” Participants move at a slow pace Learn how the connection between plants and people can offer acceptable outlets to process emotions, and are invited to connect in a sensorial way to the beautiful surroundings of the Morris Arboretum. recover from trauma, and reduce stress. In these “hands-on” sessions, participants will creatively Leave the hectic world behind and come explore this ancient wisdom. work with plants in a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment, led by a registered horticultural therapist. Individuals with PTSD, stress-related illness, or coping with grief experiences, are especially Saturday, September 28 Members: $35 invited to attend. All are welcome. No horticultural experience is needed. 8:30–11:30 a.m. Non-members: $40 Four Mondays: October 28, November 4, 11, 18 Members: $130 10 a.m.–12:00 noon Non-Members: $145 At Morris Arboretum

Herbs for Colds and Flu Libby Felten Clinical Herbalist As winter illnesses start to spread, tackle them effortlessly from your home pantry! Many common weeds, garden flowers and culinary herbs are powerful cold and flu remedies. Join us for a workshop on treating common winter ailments naturally. We will learn what to have on hand as well as how to prepare and take herbs so you can have a healthy winter season. Libby Felten is a clinical herbalist who has been in practice for 18 years. She works with all chronic conditions and is known internationally for her work with people with autism. Thursday, November 14 Members: $30 6:30 –8:30 p.m. Non-members: $35 Growing Minds at Morris Arboretum is a program series for kids and families that inspires a sense of wonder about the natural world within the beautiful setting of the Morris Arboretum. Fall Courses 2019 The classes represented in this section offer children and their caregivers the opportunity to

meaningfully connect with nature through a wide variety of creative and educational programs. Take a look and sign up for these programs that are certain to be enriching, fun, and memorable!

TODDLERS/PRESCHOOLERS

Storytime at the Arboretum (Ages 1–5)

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Join us for fun and engaging reading sessions with local librarians. Each session is tailored to the changing seasons and complements the natural setting of the Arboretum. Storytime is held outdoors in nice weather, at the Outdoor Children’s Classroom, next to the Widener Visitor Center. In the case of inclement weather, Storytime is held at the Café tent. Three Fridays: September 6, October 4, November 1 10:30–11:00 a.m. Little Explorers – Nature Walk and Crafts (Ages 2½–5) 17 Storytime is free for members. For non-members, Storytime is free with Arboretum admission. Terry Donahue 18 Advance registration is required for each session. Educator and Morris Arboretum Tour Guide Do you and your little one(s) like coming to the Arboretum on Friday mornings? Do you enjoy being outdoors? Join Miss Terry over four Fridays to take a short guided walk to explore the Arboretum and Seeds to Sprouts, Autumn Adventures! (Ages 2–4) participate in fun, nature-themed activities. Pam Newitt Four Fridays: September 13, 27, October 11, 25 Members: $50 Educator and Founder, Nature by the Yard 11:15 a.m.–12:00 noon Non-Members: $55 Is your toddler a budding naturalist? Join us this fall for a series of outdoor adventures designed to At Morris Arboretum introduce children and their caregivers to the wonders of the natural world. Each session will include Kids Teach Kids: Honeybees and Hives (Ages 3–6) guided exploration through the Arboretum, and a craft to take home. Children must be able Lisa Martin and Germantown Academy Upper School Students to walk and be accompanied by an adult. This is our most popular children’s series! Sign Lower School Science Teacher, Germantown Academy up for one or both sessions—each class is a new adventure! Please dress for the outdoors and for the weather. Class size is limited to the first 15 registrants. For session 1, if Honeybees have so much to teach us! They are amazing builders, powerful pollinators, and your family is unable to atted because of Rosh Hashannah, there is a five-week option. collaborative teammates. Join us as we explore the lives of honeybees and their impact on humans and nature. This program is inspired by Germantown Academy’s Kids Teaching Session I: Six Mondays: September 9, 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14 Kids class, offering GA high school students and young scientists the opportunity to Session II: Six Mondays: October 21, 28, November 4, 11, 18, 25 explore science and nature together through STEAM-based activities. Our morning 10:30–11:30 a.m. will feature a hive design project along with a pollinator movement game and bee songs.

Members: $125 for each six-week session Non-members: $155 for each six-week session Saturday, September 21 Members: $20 10:00–11:30 a.m. Non-members: $25 Members: $100 for each five-week session (if observing Rosh Hashannah) Non-members: $125 for each five-week session (if observing Rosh Hashannah) SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN Kids’ Holiday Centerpiece (Ages 6–12) Make Your Own Slug Slime Fall Courses 2019 Cheryl Wilks Ent Natale Floral Educator, Florist, and Owner of Flowers on Location Biology and Environmental Educator Design a beautiful fresh flower and evergreen centerpiece to use on your family’s holiday ­ Slime-like substances can be found in many places in nature—the trail left behind by a snail, the table or to give as a gift. Working with fresh evergreens is fragrant and festive, and you will goo inside an aloe plant or the hagfish’s defense when predators come too close. Children will learn learn about fresh flower arranging as you produce your unique creation. To make it extra where we find slime in nature and what makes it so amazing. Then we’re off on a slug and snail hunt special you can add a candle, pine cones, ribbons, and flowers. Your finished arrangement will in the Arboretum. Finally, we return indoors to create our very own oozy, gooey slime! We will make last two weeks or longer. Success is guaranteed! Bring a box to take home your creation. two different types and students will be able to customize them with colors, sparkles, and confetti. Saturday, December 21 Members: $35 Members: $25 Tuesday, November 5 10:30 a.m.–12:00 noon Non-members: $40 1:00–2:15 p.m. Non-members: $30 FAMILY CLASSES Kids’ Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop (Ages 6–12) Each family class fee includes one adult and one child. Each additional child or individual adult Cheryl Wilks requires registration. Individuals without children are welcome. Floral Educator, Florist, and Owner of Flowers on Location Kids love to express themselves with flowers. They will learn professional tricks as they create Spider Walk a beautiful centerpiece for your family’s Thanksgiving holiday table or to give as a gift. This Pam Newitt 19 workshop is for children 6 to 12 years old. Guaranteed success! Cheryl has been working Educator and Founder, Nature by the Yard 20 with kids for more than 30 years, inspiring them to connect with their creative right brains. Are you creeped out by spiders? Does the thought of getting close to an eight-legged critter give you the Bring a medium height, 15 x 15 box to transport their finished masterpiece home. shivers? Join naturalist Pam Newitt for an evening of fun and discovery as we get up-close and personal Sunday, November 24 Members: $35 with arachnids. We will begin indoors and learn about these fascinating creatures. Then we head 10:30–12:00 noon Non-members: $40 outside to search for the many kinds of spiders that call Morris Arboretum home. We can’t guarantee a cure for arachnophobia, but hopefully, with better understanding, an appreciation can grow to admiration. Please bring a headlamp or flashlight. Please dress for the outdoors and for the weather.

Thursday, September 26 Members: $25 At Morris Arboretum 6:30–8:00 p.m. Non-members: $30

Treasure Hunt at the Arboretum Ent Natale Biology and Environmental Educator Come have an adventure in the Arboretum! Registrants will learn the basics of orienteering and navigating using a compass and map to find clues throughout the Arboretum. Facilitated by Ent Natale, known as the Green Wizard, children will take part in two treasure hunting, storylike adventures around the Arboretum. The first part of the class will be lead by the Wizard as a whole group, the second part will be for the kids and their parents to test their new skills and explore on their own. Please dress for the outdoors and for the weather.

Saturday, October 19 (Rain date October 26) Members: $25 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Non-Members: $30 horticulture and design

How to Grow a Lush, Green Lawn Vince Marrocco Fall Courses 2019 Chief Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum Lawn care is best done in the fall after the heat of summer has passed. Learn how you can have a beautiful lawn without lots of work. Get tips on when to plant, how to plant, and what seed to use, as well as techniques for troubleshooting problems with an already established lawn. Vince will share his common sense approach to applying fertilizer and controlling weeds. Tuesday, September 3 Members: $25 7:00–9:00 p.m. Non-members: $30

Adding Fall and Winter Interest to Your Garden Lucy Dinsmore Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum Gardening should extend beyond just spring and summer blooms. Late season flowers, foliage, The Glow in the Dark Autumn Forest and fruit can be showstoppers in the garden, while also providing important food sources for pollinators and birds. Garden lovers are always looking for plants that will extend the Ent Natale season of interest, and bees are also looking to store up pollen and nectar to survive winter Biology and Environmental Educator hibernation. Lucy will provide ideas for perennials, shrubs, and trees that flower, turn brilliant 21 22 Come see the forest like you’ve never seen it before. During this evening hike, families colors, and bear fruit late into the year. She will review the necessary site conditions for them will learn about different kinds of light and how it interacts with plants and animals. to thrive, and show you how to create beautiful plant combinations. Lucy will focus on We will gather about 30 minutes before sunset for a brief introduction and review the plants that are not only good landscape plants but also provide pollen and food for wildlife. equipment we will use, as well as safety precautions. We will then walk the paths at the Morris Tuesday, September 24 Members: $25 Arboretum armed with specialized ultraviolet flashlights that make certain plants, animals, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Non-members: $30 fungus, and more glow in the dark! Please dress for the outdoors and for the weather.

Wednesday, October 16 Members: $25 Landscaping with Bulbs At Morris Arboretum 6:30–7:30 p.m. Non-members: $30 Valerie Solitrin Landscape Designer Night Animals Discovery and Live Demonstration (Family Who can resist the beauty of blooming bulbs? Bulbs add an exciting dimension to your flower garden Program) and extend garden interest for weeks! Design ideas for incorporating bulbs into your garden and Ehren Gross creating eye-catching combinations using bulbs with perennials will be a focus of this information Environmental Educator, Briar Bush Nature Center packed class. Learn how to choose quality bulbs and the best ways to plant them. Valerie will provide tips for selecting bulbs that tend to be critter-resistant and planting techniques to keep them away. With the days getting shorter, nocturnal animals will surely be more active. Experience the thrill of the night and learn what nocturnal animals can do when the lights go out. Nocturnal animals such as Thursday, September 26 Members: $35 skunks, opossums, owls, and bats have highly developed senses of hearing, smell, and specially adapted 6:30–9:00 p.m. Non-members: $40 eyesight. Ehren will bring several live animals which will guarantee to make this to be a wonderful night. Participants are encouraged to bring flashlights for outdoor exploration. Please dress for the weather. Thursday, October 24 Members: $25 6:30–7:30 p.m. Non-members: $30

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Re-envisioning a Garden: How a Professional Breathes New Life into a Garden Erin Conley Fall Courses 2019 Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum The Pennock Garden is one of the areas of the Arboretum where flowers abound and summer color is a design highlight. Visitors love this small, enclosed garden that features symmetrical beds, stone walkways, and fences that support vines. Tended by staff horticulturist Erin Conley, this garden was redesigned this past season. Learn about the process she used to reimagine and redesign this garden. Many of the steps she used can be applied in your own home garden. Erin will share information on existing conditions, which tend to be hot and dry, as well as how they influence her plant choices and how she is designing to extend the season. This class features an indoor session with photos to discuss the design process, followed by a walk to and tour of the Pennock Garden to see how the design plan is being implemented. Saturday, September 28 Members: $25 10:00–11:30 a.m. Non-members: $30

How to Design and Plan Your Home Landscape propagation. You will go home with a complementary cyclamen that John has propagated from seed to add to your own woodland garden. John will also bring a variety of interesting plants Marc Radell that will be for sale to attendees to take home. The Arboretum will visit John’s home garden in Penn State Master Gardener the spring, which is only open to group tours, so be sure to keep an eye out for this trip in the 23 Landscaping successfully is both an art and a science, requiring a well-thought-out balance of aesthetics Spring 2020 catalog. John has many pictures of his plants and garden at edgewoodgardens.net. 24 and functionality. Through proper design and planning, you can create a livable landscape that looks Thursday, October 17 Members: $35 beautiful all year. This course combines the theoretical with the practical to help you understand some 6:30–8:00 p.m. Non-members: $40 of the fundamental elements of artistic design and how to apply them to a realistic plan for your home landscape. We will cover the principles of color, line, form, unity, and focalization and learn how to incorporate them into a detailed plan that will help you achieve the look you want in keeping with your Outdoor Safety In Your Garden site conditions. Along the way, we will also discuss some basic maintenance and pest management tips. Louise Clarke

Wednesday, October 2 Members: $25 Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum At Morris Arboretum 7:00–9:00 p.m. Non-members: $30 Gardening and yard tasks are generally low risk activities, but there are important safety practices you should employ to avoid personal injury or loss of property. Join horticulture staff as they review the Woodland Treasures with John Lonsdale proper use of step ladders, pruning and chain saws, push and riding mowers, string trimmers, personal protective equipment, ergonomic body mechanics, and site conditions that affect your comfort and safety Dr. John Lonsdale when working outdoors. After an illustrated lecture, we will examine equipment and tools designed Owner, Edgewood Gardens, Exton, PA to make your time in the field productive, enjoyable, and accident-free. Meet at the Horticulture Join us for an evening talk with local plantsman John Lonsdale who is well known to those who Center. Look for the paved road across E. Northwestern Avenue from the public garden entrance. collect and enjoy cyclamen, galanthus, trillium, peonies, and a wide variety of other hardy bulbs Take the second right turn into the parking lot. Follow the paved path to the Horticulture Center. and woodland plants. Not only is John a highly regarded grower, propagator, and gardener, but Saturday, October 19 Members: $25 he also writes and speaks frequently on a broad range of topics including alpine plants, bulbs, 10:00–12:00 noon Non-members: $30 and species iris. In this lecture on woodland treasures, John will discuss a selection of the many unusual and beautiful plants that thrive in his home landscape, “Edgewood Gardens” in Exton, PA. The presentation will include many images of plants that are suitable for a variety of conditions from dry shade to sunlit woodland edges. John is particularly interested in pushing the limits of cultivation of many of these plants and the talk will emphasize methods for their cultivation and

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Orchids: Basic Care and Culture Beth Davis Orchid Grower, Waldor Orchids Fall Courses 2019 Have you ever wanted to grow orchids or have you already taken the plunge and are enjoying their beauty? Orchids are unusual and exotic but relatively easy to grow. Come and hear all the tricks for successful orchid culture from orchid grower Beth Davis. Beth will present basic cultural information and provide a hands-on potting demonstration. Students will pot up their own beautiful orchid to take home and enjoy. There will be an emphasis on transplanting, grooming, and some of the different ways to re-pot your orchid. She will have plants for sale. Beth is a third generation orchid grower from Waldor Orchids located in Linwood, NJ. Waldor is a family-owned business and creates beautiful displays for the Philadelphia Flower Show. Bring a box to take home your orchid. Tuesday, October 29 Members: $45 7:00–9:00 p.m. Non-members: $50 Photo: Rob Cardillo Houseplants: Bring Nature Inside Heroines in Horticulture Julie Bare PHS Meadowbrook Farm Estate Gardener Martha Keen Horticulturist and Landscape Manager, Wyck Historic House, Garden, and Farm If you are looking for a new addiction that is actually good for your health, it’s time to get into houseplants. Houseplants are great if you live in an apartment or don’t have outdoor garden space. Dig deeper into the lives and practices of heroines in horticulture in this primer on women’s history in the garden. From landscape architects to floral designers, botanists to garden writers, the 25 They have become an important part of a room’s décor. There is an endless variety of houseplants, 26 and Julie, who has about 100 of her own, will share her favorites and show you techniques for how work of women has advanced the dialogue of science and the arts within the field, even when the to propagate your plants to add to you collection or share with friends. Julie will give you tips for opportunities available to women may have made their path a bit more steep. We will pay homage how to take the guesswork out of houseplant care so you can enjoy growing plants throughout the to the likes of both widely recognized and lesser-known figures, including Valerie Finnis, Katherine seasons. Each student will leave with a houseplant grown at Meadowbrook Farm to take home. S. White, Beth Chatto, and others in this short course designed to inspire further discourse and investigation into the lasting contributions of women. As horticulturist and landscape manager at Sunday, October 27 Members: $30 Wyck Historic House in Germantown, Martha Keen is the guardian and caretaker of the oldest rose 12:30–2:30 p.m. Non-members: $35 garden in America. She is a graduate of the Professional Gardener Program at Longwood Gardens.

Sunday, November 3 Members: $25 At Morris Arboretum Understanding Plant Communities: The Importance in Design 2:00–3:30 p.m. Non-members: $30 Eva Monheim Co-creator, Verdant Earth Educators and Instructor, Longwood Gardens Understanding the basics of how plant communities form and evolve can help you when creating landscape designs for yourself or others. This course will give you the tools to select the right plants for the right place and will provide pointers for how to maintain them. You will learn how to integrate native and non-native species into the garden setting by planting them where they will grow successfully and provide the effect you want. We will look at a variety of plants from those that are salt-tolerant and xeric in nature, to plants that tolerate standing water and shade. Bring your questions and get ready for a dynamic interactive class. Tuesday, October 29 Members: $25 7:00–8:30 p.m. Non-members: $30

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Fulshaw Craeg Preserve Trip Will Ryan, Ph.D. Botanist/Restoration Ecologist Fall Courses 2019 Spend a day botanizing with an expert at the Natural Lands’ Fulshaw Craeg Preserve located along Ridge Valley Creek near Sumneytown, in upper Montgomery County. This preserve is one of the best remaining examples of intact, relatively undisturbed forest in southeastern Pennsylvania. The site’s nearly 300 acres include boulder-strewn woodlands, open meadows, and a boulder field. The preserve, which occurs on diabase rock, is known for its diversity of habitats and plant species, To protect the integrity of this special place, Natural Lands has not opened the Fulshaw Craeg Preserve to the public. We will be walking on minimally developed trails over rocks and fallen logs so wearing sturdy, close-toed footwear, long pants, and disturbing the site as little as possible is important. Bring your lunch and something to drink in a backpack. We will leave from the Arboretum by van. Park in the grass lot next to the Arboretum entrance kiosk.

Friday, September 20 Members: $85 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Non-members: $90

Wissahickon Botany Walk Will Ryan, Ph.D. Botanist/Restoration Ecologist 27 Autumn is alive with colors and textures that differ greatly from the rest of the year. Explore 28 the late season of blooms in the beautiful Wissahickon Valley Park with a terrestrial ecologist. We will wander through meadows and forests in search of plants in foliage, flower, and/or fruit. Expect a leisurely two to three mile walk through hilly, but gentle terrain. Wear close-toed sturdy footwear and long pants. We will meet at the concrete picnic tables at Bell’s Mill Rd. and Forbidden Drive. Please bring your lunch and something to drink in a backpack.

Saturday, October 12 Members: $70

10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Non-members: $75 At Morris Arboretum

Save the Date! Landscape Design Symposium

Join us on January 9 and 10, 2020 for the 31st annual Landscape Design Symposium. This two-day symposium will be held this year at Byrn Mawr College at 101 North Merion Avenue in Bryn Mawr,

PA (due to renovations at Montgomery County Community College). The symposium is an in-depth examination of the state of the art of naturalistic landscape design. Speakers represent a diverse and

accomplished group of designers, horticulturists, ecologists, and artists in an interactive and informal setting. Continuing education units for landscape architects and designers will be available. Brochures

will be available in November. To request a brochure, please call (215) 247-5777, ext. 125 or email [email protected].

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Introduction to Botany Painting the Anatomy of Trees Cindy Skema, Ph.D. Tim Block, Ph.D. Henry Martin Botanist, Morris Arboretum Director of Botany, Morris Arboretum Artist Fall Courses 2019 Fronny Plume, Ph.D. We all respond to the beauty of the trees at Morris Botanist Arboretum, and some of us can’t resist painting them. In Join us for a three-week “quick start” introduction to botany. This course is designed for everyone, no this class, we will draw and paint trees, focusing specifically matter what their background, who has an interest in plants and has always wanted to know more about on their structure as living organisms and how to present the biology of these fascinating organisms. Through three sessions, we will offer a general introduction that structure through drawing and painting. On the to the topics of plant evolution, form, reproduction (with just a wee bit of genetics), physiology, first day, a demo in oil paint presents these ideas in a photosynthesis, chemistry, communication, and ecology. This course will provide you with the basic plant clear and concrete manner, and students may work in the biology understanding that could change the way you look at tree care, gardening, or even the produce medium of their choice. We will discuss all aspects of the at the farmer’s market! This course carries 6 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=6, P=0, M=0). trees’ anatomy: branch patterns, proportion, structure, sky holes and foliage masses, with the objective of arranging Instructors: these visual components into a cohesive whole. Previous Dr. Cindy Skema has a Ph.D. from Cornell University and loves watching fern leptosporangia drawing experience is preferred but not required. Be ready to draw on the first day. Please bring catapult out their spores under the hot light of a microscope. Dr. Tim Block has a Ph.D. from Miami art supplies of your choice to the first class; beginners should bring assorted pencils and a University of Ohio and is a veteran teacher at the Morris Arboretum who loves being outdoors and sketchbook. Sundays can be busy at the Arboretum. Plan to arrive early in case you need enjoys botanizing in the woodlands of Pennsylvania. Dr. Fronny Plume has a Ph.D. from Cornell to park in the overflow lot at the bottom of the hill and get a shuttle to the Visitor Center. University and can lose hours musing about the feat of evolution that is the tri-trophic interaction of Four Sundays: September 22, 29, October 6, 13 Members: $110 plants, predators, and parasitoids. 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Non-Members: $120 29 Three Wednesdays: January 22, 29, February 5 30 Snowdate: Wednesday, February 12 Members: $165 Chinese Calligraphy Painting – Fall Color Non-Members: $175 6:30–8:30 p.m. Katharine Siu Ping Lee Classically Trained Calligraphy Artist Capture the beautiful colors and shapes of fall—one of the most exciting seasons at the Arboretum. Learn the techniques of traditional Chinese calligraphy painting from Katharine Siu Ping Lee, and take home a beautiful creation of your own. This class focuses specifically

on painting woody plants such as trees, bushes and shrubs. All materials will be supplied. At Morris Arboretum Sunday, September 22 Members: $40 10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Non-members: $45

The Art of Japanese Ink Painting Allison Zito Artist and Teacher Sumi-e is the art of Japanese ink painting, a noble and time-honored pursuit of the scholar. This craft teaches much more than the art of ink painting. The techniques we will learn in order to paint bamboo are the basic strokes used to create all forms of Japanese ink painting. The art is in the touch of the brush stroke, the quality of the line, appreciation of the natural world, and the beauty in asymmetry. Come to class dressed to paint. All supplies are provided. Sunday, October 13 Members: $30 10:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Non-members: $35 creative expressions creative expressions

Impressionist Painting

Allison Zito Fall Courses 2019 Artist Vibrance and energy shimmer on the canvas of the impressionist painters. Working in an intuitive manner, impressionist painters captured in color and rhythm the spontaneity of the moment. It was a time of change, a time of new ideas, and innovation. These innovations took the impressionists outdoors to paint in the open air. The impressionist artists developed a kind of painterly short hand, using visible brush strokes to recreate Carve a Wooden Spoon the fleeting qualities of light as it Karl Newman danced across the natural world. Master Cabinetmaker, Green Woodworker In this class, we will discuss the 31 Green woodworking is undergoing a renaissance, and carving a wooden spoon is a great introduction 32 impressionist artists. Everyone will be encouraged to develop their own personal intuitive style of to this craft. Learning this skill can be the first step to a new hobby and carving a spoon yourself painting. Like the impressionists, we will paint in the open air, with the breathtaking gardens of the can be a creative addition to your kitchen! Start your woodworking hobby in this exciting class with Morris Arboretum as our own personal Giverny. (In the event of inclement weather we will paint indoors master cabinetmaker and green woodworking expert Karl Newman. Students should bring a good using great works of the impressionists.) Come to class dressed to paint. All supplies provided. knife (suggested Mora straight knife #106) and a gouge or curved knife (suggested Mora curved Sunday, October 20 Members: $35 knife #164). These are recommended but not required. 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Non-members: $40 Saturday, November 16 Members: $45

10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Non-members: $50 At Morris Arboretum Weave Your Own Macramé Creation Angela Boltz Fiber Artist Thanksgiving Harvest Centerpiece Join us in learning the soothing ancient textile art of macramé (decorative knotting), with fiber artist Cheryl Wilks Angela Boltz. Students will learn the history of macramé, three basic knot formations, and how to Floral Educator, Florist, and Owner of Flowers on Location start a project of their own. Each participant will leave with a beautiful handmade plant holder, During the Thanksgiving holiday season, mixing flowers and dried materials along with fruits along with the knowledge to use as a springboard for further creative play and mindful exploration. and vegetables creates stunning arrangements. Learn some tricks when working with these Please bring a potted plant or container you would like to build your creation around. natural materials and create a fabulous centerpiece for your Thanksgiving table or to give as a hostess gift. Success is guaranteed. You will take home a unique and beautiful arrangement. Saturday, November 9 Members: $60 Everything is included. Bring a rectangular box to transport your finished arrangement home. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Non-members: $65 Sunday, November 24 Members: $60 1:00–3:30 p.m. Non-members: $65

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Please note that departure times are listed with each trip description. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to allow for a prompt departure.

Birding at Bombay Hook in the Delaware Bay Sharon Meeker Birder and Trip Leader Holiday Wreath Making Workshop Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge, located on the Delaware Bay near Smyrna, Delaware Cheryl Wilks 33 is nearly 16,000 acres in size and includes lots of great birding habitat including pristine 34 Floral Educator, Florist, and Owner of Flowers on Location tidal salt marshes, freshwater impoundments, croplands, and woodlands. Unquestionably Dress up your front door for the holidays with a beautiful, festive wreath. Delaware’s single best-known birding site, Bombay Hook justifies its fame with exceptional This workshop is designed for those who want to create a beautiful wreath from fresh, birding throughout the year. Songbird migration south takes place in September and October loose boughs of greens. You will work with a wire ring and spool wire to construct and waterfowl migration begins in early fall and brings many species of ducks and geese your wreath. There will be a selection of ribbons and decorations to make it festive. All to the refuge to spend the winter in the fresh water impoundments. We may also see bald supplies will be provided. Bring a pair of pruners and a box to take your wreath home. eagles that are known to nest at the refuge. Sharon will supply field guides and a spotting scope. Bring binoculars, lunch, and a drink, and dress for the weather. We will meet At Morris Arboretum Session 1: Friday, December 6 Session 2: Saturday, December 7 at the Arboretum and travel by van. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk. 12:00 noon–2:00 p.m. 10:30 a.m.–12:0 p.m. Tuesday, September 17 Members: $90 Members: $60 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Non-members: $95 Non-members: $65 Birding in the Wissahickon Create a Beautiful Holiday Arrangement for your Table or Ruth Pfeffer Mantle Expert Birder and Trip Leader Cheryl Wilks Join us for a morning of birding in the Wissahickon section of Fairmount Park We will meet Floral Educator, Florist, and Owner of Flowers on Location at Forbidden Drive and stroll along the beautiful Wissahickon Creek, a designated Important Design a beautiful, long-lasting holiday arrangement for your table centerpiece or fireplace mantle. Bird Area by the Pennsylvania Audubon Society. In this green corridor that features a variety There are a number of shapes to choose from and they will be demonstrated. You will have a of good habitats for birds, we hope to see fall migrants to our area as well as resident and wonderful assortment of greens, flowers, branches, candles, accessories, and more to choose from to nesting birds. Meet in the Wissahickon section of Fairmount Park at the concrete picnic make your one-of-a-kind arrangement. Bring a rectangular box to transport your design home. tables at the intersection of Bells Mill Road and Forbidden Drive. Bring binoculars. Saturday, December 21 Members: $60 Saturday, September 21 Members: $25 1:00–3:00 p.m. Non-members: $65 8:00–11:00 a.m. Non-members: $30 calling all birders calling all birders

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: Autumn Raptor Migration Trip Sharon Meeker Birding Enthusiast and Trip Leader Fall Courses 2019 Join us on a trip to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, a 2,380 acre preserve where thousands of migrating hawks, eagles, and falcons cross over the Kittatiny Ridge on their way south. It is the best observation point for autumn raptor migration in the United States and is located near Kempton, Pennsylvania. The mountain views from the North and South Lookouts are spectacular. Hawk Mountain volunteers are at the lookouts pointing out and recording birds. We will stop at the impressive visitor’s center with exhibits and photos about the history and preservation of the sanctuary. Please wear sturdy shoes as we will be walking on uneven surfaces. Bring you lunch, binoculars, a cushion to make sitting on the rocks more comfortable, and something to drink. Dress for the weather. We will meet at the Arboretum and travel by van. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk.

Thursday, October 10 Members: $90 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Non-members: $95

Birding at Merrill Creek Reservoir Sharon Meeker Birding Enthusiast and Trip Leader Merrill Creek Reservoir is a new birding trip location for the Morris Arboretum. Located near Phillipsburg, New Jersey, it is a 650-acre reservoir surrounded by nearly 2,300 acres of preserved 35 woods and fields. Its varied habitats make it a great place for birding. The visitor’s center 36 features wildlife exhibits, a bird feeding/ Birding at the Arboretum: A Local Hotspot wildlife viewing area, and a demonstration hummingbird/butterfly garden. We will also Ruth Pfeffer visit the Scott’s Mountain Hawk Watch at Expert Birder and Trip Leader Merrill Creek where an impressive number of Join Ruth and explore some of the hotspots for birds at the Morris Arboretum. We will visit hawks are counted each fall during migration. the Arboretum’s natural areas including wetlands, meadows, and the woodlands along the The record number of broad-winged hawks At Morris Arboretum Wissahickon Creek. These areas provide great habitat for a wide variety of birds year-round. counted at Merrill Creek in one day was We will see resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. If time permits, a staggering 18,000! We also hope to see we will also have a chance to look for birds in other Arboretum habitats. These sessions are for bald eagles, which have been nesting at beginning or experienced bird watchers. Bring your binoculars. Park in the meadow next to the Merrill Creek. Bring binoculars, lunch, and Arboretum entrance kiosk and meet Ruth there. You may sign up for one or multiple sessions. a drink. Dress for the weather. We will meet at the Arboretum and travel by van. Park Session 1: Tuesday, September 24 in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk. 8:00 –11:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 22 Session 2: Evening Birding–Wednesday, October 16 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 4:00–6:30 p.m. Members: $90 Members: $25 for each session Non-members: $95 Non-members: $30 for each session

Photo: Ruth Pfeffer calling all birders

Birds of the Arboretum and Backyard Birds: An Illustrated Lecture

Ruth Pfeffer Fall Courses 2019 Expert Birder Morris Arboretum birding instructor, Ruth Pfeffer, will provide an overview of the birds she has spotted in the Arboretum during her many years of birding in the wetlands, meadows, and woodlands found here. Ruth has taken beautiful photos of many of these birds and will share them and her calling all birders enthusiasm with you. Ruth is also an avid backyard birdwatcher and she will provide tips on how you can make your backyard into a bird oasis by providing food, water, shelter, and a place for birds to raise their young. Food for birds can include natural plantings and bird feeding stations. Ruth will provide Houston Meadows: A Unique Bird Habitat information on native plants that provide seeds, nectar, and berries favored by local and migrant bird species and on bird feeding setups. She will also discuss pollinators and plants to attract butterflies Ruth Pfeffer and hummingbirds. This course meets at the Bloomfield Farm Horticulture Center. Look for Expert Birder and Trip Leader the paved road across E. Northwestern Avenue from the public garden entrance. Take the second We will spend the morning exploring and discovering the bird species of Houston Meadows, a right, park in the lot and follow the signs and paved walkway to the Horticulture Center. great birding spot close to the Arboretum. Located in the Wissahickon section of Fairmount Park, Saturday, November 2 Members: $25 Houston Meadows is a unique open meadow consisting of almost 40 acres. This is a habitat type 1:30–3:00 p.m. Non-members: $30 that is rapidly disappearing in urban areas and it is great to have it nearby. The sloping meadow is filled with grasses and wildflowers that provide great habitat for the almost 100 bird species that call the Wissahickon area home. Bring binoculars. Meet Ruth at the Courtesy Stables. 37 Directions to Courtesy Stables: From the Arboretum, turn left onto East Northwestern 38 Avenue to Germantown Avenue; turn left and go ½ mile up the hill to W. Bells Mill Road. Turn right on W. Bells Mill, cross Forbidden Drive, and follow to first left at Lykens Lane. Go 0.2 miles to Manatawna Avenue and turn left. Take the 1st right onto Wissahickon Avenue. Cross Clyde and Grakyn Lane. Courtesy Stables will be on your left. Thursday, October 24 Members: $30 8:00–11:00 a.m. Non-members: $35 At Morris Arboretum Birding at Sandy Hook: One of New Jersey’s Special Places Sharon Meeker Birding Enthusiast and Trip Leader Sandy Hook is a beautiful 1,665-acre barrier peninsula at the northern tip of the New Jersey coast with a great view of the New York City skyline. Originally discovered by the famous sea captain Henry Hudson in the early 1600s, this seven-mile stretch of spectacular ocean and bay beaches is now a National Park and one of New Jersey’s best year-round birding locations. A major migration path in both spring and fall, Sandy Hook attracts approximately 340 bird species to its varying habitats that include beach and dunes, mudflats, holly forest, deciduous woods, freshwater ponds, salt marshes, and successional fields. We hope to see ducks like mergansers, buffleheads and scoters, gulls, loons, and raptors, including hawks and possibly eagles. Bring your lunch, something to drink, and binoculars. Dress for the weather. We will meet at the Arboretum. Park in the meadow next to the entrance kiosk. We will travel by van.

Wednesday, October 30 Members: $85 Non-members: $90 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Photo: Ruth Pfeffer school of arboriculture school of arboriculture

International Society of Arboriculture and Pennsylvania Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Renewal Course Landscape Architects Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Scott Sjolander Certified TRAQ Instructor The Arboretum’s professional training courses carry International Society of Arboriculture Continuing Fall Courses 2019 Education Units. If you are an ISA certified arborist and need to maintain certification by taking 30 The TRAQ Renewal Course is a one-day refresher with five hours of instruction and three hours credits over a three-year period, you will want to sign up for classes at the Morris Arboretum. Some to take the exam. Current TRAQ holders can complete the abbreviated course as early as four years courses also carry CEUs for landscape architects. If you have questions about this, please contact Jan into their qualification. You may complete the TRAQ Renewal Course as early as 18 months prior McFarlan, (215) 247-5777, ext. 156 or [email protected]. The ISA category codes for CEUs are as to your qualification expiration date. Once you have successfully passed the requirements, you will follows: Science=S, Practice=P, Management=M. be given 5 years from the date of your previous expiration allowing you to take full advantage of the 5 year period granted with the credential. By applying to participate in a TRAQ event, you are agreeing to the terms, conditions, and policies outlined in the Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Time Management and Communication Etiquette for Green Application Guide. Please review this document before applying for an event. Industry Service Providers John R. Hosbach, Jr. Prerequisites: Consulting Arborist and President, Rockwell Associates, LLC To be eligible for the TRAQ Renewal Course, candidates must have already taken the TRAQ course You may be the most elite and skilled arborist, horticulturist, or landscaper in your service area but and passed the exam. without sound communication etiquette you are missing out on developing long-term relationships, Special Testing Accommodations Request: future sales, building a professional reputation and most importantly, increasing your daily success. Being experienced and up-to-date in your field is only 10 percent of your responsibility. John refers to If you have a special need and require an accommodation for a course, please complete the Special these service providers as the “ninety percenters.” John will provide you with a high level, interactive, Accommodation Request Form and submit it to [email protected]. Your request will be reviewed hands-on class that will have you second-guessing your previous daily routine. The class will cover: and you will be notified of a determination. 39 • Improving your communication including emails, text, letters, proposals, and contracts Confirmation Packet: 40 • Managing your time A confirmation packet will be shipped to you three weeks prior to the date the course begins. • Dealing with high level clients Confirmation packets will be shipped using UPS to the address provided on the personal information • Creating the “perfect proposal” and closing the sale registration page. Please provide a physical shipping address. John Hosbach is a high-energy registered consulting arborist, TRAQ /TPAQ qualified, urban Participants should bring: forester and forensic arborist. He specializes in client management and exceptional client communication. John coaches green industry folks in managing their clientele for superior • A government-issued photo identification card, such as a driver's license, passport, or military ID success. This course carries 6.5 CEUs for ISA certified arborists. (S=0, P=2.5, M=4). • Tree Risk Assessment Manual (included in your confirmation packet) At Morris Arboretum • Risk Assessment Clipboard (included in your confirmation packet) Tuesday, September 24 Fee: $140 (includes lunch) • Hard hat 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. • High visibility vest, coat, or other hi-vis attire Insect Pests of Woody Plants • Appropriate attire and footwear for both indoor and outdoor activities • Writing utensil(s), including at least one #2 pencil Richard Buckley Director, Plant Diagnostic Laboratory, Rutgers University This course takes place at the New Jersey Forest Service Forest Resource Education Center, 495 Don Conner Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527. This course carries 5 CEUs for ISA certified arborists This course focuses on the insects and mites that pose the greatest threat to woody landscape plants (S=1, P=2, M=2). in our region. You will learn about insect pests that are most prevalent and discuss how to identify them and the damage they cause. Richard, a plant pathologist at Rutgers University, will bring Wednesday, October 9 Fee: $265 (includes lunch) you up to date on best management practices. He will also discuss the latest findings on spotted 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. lantern fly, viburnum leaf beetle, emerald ash borer, and walnut twig beetle as well as several other new invaders. This course carries 6.5 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=3, P=3, M=0.5).

Thursday, September 26 Fee: $140 (includes lunch) 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. school of arboriculture school of arboriculture

TRAQ—Tree Risk Assessment Qualification Course An Ecological Approach to Waterway Stabilization and Scott Sjolander Restoration

Certified TRAQ Instructor John W. Munro Fall Courses 2019 The TRAQ training course was created by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). Professional Applied Ecologist This training opportunity is sponsored by the New Jersey Chapter of the ISA. It is hosted by This two-day class considers projects in both urban and suburban settings. On the first day we will the Morris Arboretum at the New Jersey Forest Service’s, Forest Resource Education Center, 495 focus on understanding watersheds, streams, and river dynamics and the way that water carves the Don Conner Blvd. in Jackson, New Jersey. The course will provide a high level of training for land in natural and built landscapes. On the second day we will consider designing for restoration, arborists, landscape architects, and landscape management professionals in the fundamentals of techniques, practices, plantings, and materials for ecological restoration of waterways. A variety of tree risk assessment. This qualification promotes the safety of people and property by providing a design approaches and strategies will be provided. Handouts will include professional level graphics standardized and systematic process for assessing tree risk. TRAQ is a two-day course followed by a and selections from installed projects. Published documents, materials samples, design formulae, and half-day examination on Saturday that includes both a written and a field component. The course project reports will be available for inspection in the classroom. John has worked as a professional prepares the participant to take the TRAQ exam to become ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualified. applied ecologist for over 40 years. His work on wetlands, waterways, and shorelines includes It is required that you attend the course and successfully complete the assessment examination projects all over eastern North America. He has worked on many projects including inventories, in order to receive the ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. The content of this course will design, permitting, installation, and monitoring. His design approach uses the most ecologically focus on the following areas: tree biology and mechanics, tree inspection and assessment, data appropriate methods, structures, materials, and plantings possible. This course carries 13 CEUs analysis and risk categorization, and risk reporting. The Tree Risk Assessment Qualification is for ISA certified arborists (S=5, P=5, M=3). This course also receives LA-CES credits landscape valid for five years from the date the exam is passed. The qualification holder is required to retake architects.This course meets at the Bloomfield Farm Horticulture Center. Look for the the course and pass the exam every five years in order to maintain the qualification. To be able to paved road across E. Northwestern Avenue from the public garden entrance. Take the second register for the course and take the exam, you must have earned one of the following credentials: right, park in the lot and follow the signs and paved walkway to the Horticulture Center. • ISA Certified Arborist or BCMA • A national certification or certificate in arboriculture 41 Thursday & Friday, October 10 & 11 Fee: $280 (includes lunch) 42 • Licensing or certification from an approved state program 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. • SAF Certified Forester • ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist Introductory Tree Climbing for Women • A degree in arboriculture, urban forestry, traditional forestry, or horticulture from an accredited college or university. Rachel Brudzinski Arborist, Shreiner Tree Care and the past New York State Tree Climbing Champ, 2018 Participants will receive course materials two weeks prior to the start of class. Read the materials before class and bring them with you to class. The class takes place at the New Jersey Forest Service Forest Women can be talented, successful climbers, even in a field traditionally dominated by men. This Resource Education Center, 495 Don Conner Blvd, Jackson, NJ 08527. This course carries 15 course, taught by ISA state champion tree climber, Rachel Brudzinski, will demonstrate climbing At Morris Arboretum CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=7, P=3, M=5). Registration deadline is: September 9, 2019. techniques geared to female climbers. It will also provide a basic understanding of tree biology that is critical for practicing arborists. The class will focus on teaching women with a passion for arboriculture how to create and maintain a safe working environment, develop fundamental arboricultural skills, Thursday and Friday, October 10 and 11 Fees: ISA Members: $650 (includes lunches) and learn the professional techniques necessary develop an approach for climbing a tree. You will learn 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Non ISA Members: $750 (includes lunches) some of the latest professional tree climbing advancements, and have the opportunity to participate Exam retake only, $150 payable to ISA Saturday, October 12 (Exam) in supervised in-tree climbing. Novice to advanced women climbers are welcome. Please wear 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon appropriate clothing—long sleeves, flexible and durable pants, and high ankle/light weight footwear. If you have regulation climbing gear including a rope, harness, hard hat with chin strap, and eye protection, please bring it. You may also want to bring gloves. We will meet at Bloomfield Farm. Look for the paved road across E. Northwestern Avenue from the public garden entrance. Take the second right. Park in the lot and follow the signs to the Horticulture Center. This course carries 6.5 CEUs for ISA certified arborists. (S=0, P=6.5, M=0).

Saturday, October 12 (Rain date October 13) Fee: $130 (includes lunch 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

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The Lost Art of Coppicing and Pollarding William Bryant Logan Author of Oak, Dirt, Air, and Sproutlands Fall Courses 2019 William will assist us in understanding what coppicing and pollarding are, why this arboricultural practice is so important to the preservation of trees, and how it differs from the much discouraged practice of “topping.” Once people around the globe did not simply live beside or under trees, they lived with them, taking from them and giving to them. People cut them back and they sprouted again. Whole woodlands were cut near the ground (coppiced), or cut at about six feet tall (pollarded). Surprisingly, this was not an exploitative but a cooperative relationship. Proper human care for the woodlands increased their diversity and promoted the numbers and kinds of insects, birds, and other creatures who lived among the trees and the open understory vegetation. The trees themselves lived longer. In return, the trees gave people wood, fodder, medicines, foods, rope, clothes, and ships, as well as beauty, fresh air, and cooling shade. Whole cultures were built around such woods. This talk evokes that ancient world, not as an idyll of the past, but as a model for a future, active relationship to our trees. This course carries 6.5 CEUs for ISA certified arborists. (S=3, P=2.5, M=1). Monday, October 14 Fee: $150 (includes lunch) 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. In our urban forest, large and mature trees make the greatest impact on reducing atmospheric carbon and mitigating climate change effects. The mature canopy makes our communities livable. See what Philadelphia is doing to encourage people to plant and care for trees and how tree-friendly land uses, such as parks, gardens, and cemeteries contribute to community canopy cover benefits. The conference 43 also highlights select tree species for the future canopy, how plant exploration is adding pest and stress 44 resistant species to our planting options, and what can be done to preserve our valuable veteran trees. Featured Speakers: Christine Knapp, Director, Office of Sustainability, City of Philadelphia will discuss Greenworks Philadelphia, the City’s comprehensive sustainability plan, how this plan addresses climate change, and how encouraging citizens to plant and maintain trees is a critical part of the plan. Wayne Cahilly, Owner, Cahilly’s Horticultural Services will share some of the techniques used to manage mature trees that do not always look beautiful or respond predictably, and discuss how and At Morris Arboretum why their preservation is important to wildlife and the genetic diversity in natural and constructed landscapes. Chloe Cerwinka, Landscape Planner, Office of the University of Pennsylvania Architect will discuss how gaining official arboretum status can elevate the profile of existing tree collections. Anthony Aiello, The Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture and Curator, Morris Arboretum will consider how plant exploration for non-invasive species can be used to introduce insect-resistant species that can tolerate urban stress. This course carries 6.5 CEUs for ISA certified arborists. (S=2, P=1.5, M=3). This course also receives LA-CES credits landscape architects. This conference will be held at Haverford College, Stokes Hall Auditorium.

Friday, October 18 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Reception following

Fee: $150 (includes lunch, breaks, and reception) Student Fee: $80 (includes lunch, breaks, and reception) school of arboriculture school of arboriculture

Pruning Deciduous Trees Vince Marrocco Chief Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum Fall Courses 2019 Pruning young trees for healthy structural development is cost-effective care. This class will explain how recent research on pruning has changed both practice and understanding. Pruning strategies for trees of different ages will be stressed to maximize tree longevity and structural health. In addition, techniques will be discussed to help tree managers evaluate the arboricultural work of others under their supervision. The morning will consist of a lecture and demonstration. The afternoon will feature supervised, hands-on pruning. Please bring a hand pruner and a small pruning saw. This course carries 5.5 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=2.5, P=2.5, M=0.5).

Tuesday, October 22 (Rain date October 23) Fee: $135 (includes lunch) 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Native Woody Plants Robert Wells Associate Director, Arboriculture Outreach Dendro-ecology: Applying Tree Ring Analysis to Answer Join us for an overview of the native woody plants Ecological Questions of the Philadelphia region. In recent years, books 45 Neil Pederson like Bringing Nature Home by Dr. Douglas Tallamy 46 Senior Ecologist, Harvard Forest have made us aware of the importance of using Tree rings provide precise annual and seasonal information on climate, ecology, and competition native plants in landscapes that we design, install, over several centuries. In this dendro-ecology workshop, participants will learn the methods that and maintain in order to promote rich and robust tree ring scientists use to learn the language of trees. By the end of the day, participants will learn ecosystems that supports a variety of life forms. The how to interpret the information we get from tree rings over the long lives of trees and have overwhelming number of plant species available in experience coring a tree. the nursery trade make it difficult to select the best plants to achieve these purposes. We will explore In this course we will:

the difference between native and introduced plants At Morris Arboretum • visit a forest at the Morris Arboretum to discuss ecology, read the landscape history, and and gain an understanding of how native plants learn how to identify the external characteristics of old trees perform in the man-made landscapes, and in the • core representatives of a few key genera so participants will be exposed to the main wood ecosystems around us. We will be using Sibley’s anatomies of trees in the region Book of Trees as our reference to compile a list of • understand all of the things that can be interpreted from tree rings native trees that will be of help to you in designing • learn the laboratory techniques used to process cores and constructing landscape projects. There will be • conduct lab work to age the trees and interpret their stories an outdoor component in the afternoon so dress appropriately. This course carries 6.5 CEUs for Neil’s research focuses on climate/forest dynamics and disturbance ecology. Neil earned his Ph.D. ISA certified arborists (S=3, P=3, M=.5). It also in forest ecology at Columbia University. He has been a forester, professor, and research professor carries LA CES credits for landscape architects. before working at the Harvard Forest. Neil focuses on the ecology of temperate, mesic forests including the eastern U.S., Spain, East Asia, and the Colchic Temperate Rainforest in Turkey and the Friday, November 1 Fee: $140 (includes lunch) Republic of Georgia. This course carries 6.5 CEUs for ISA certified arborists. (S=3, P=3, M=.5). 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Monday, October 21 Fee: $140 (includes lunch) 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

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Developing a Practice as a Consulting Arborist Managing Forest Fragments Jeffrey Ling Ken LeRoy President, Arborwise Ltd. Arborist, John B. Ward & Co Tree Experts Fall Courses 2019 From first-time customer visits to meeting longtime clients, in any setting, arborists are asked about Fragmentation of natural areas due to urbanization results in isolated forest segments. Cut off by trees and landscapes. Sometimes these situations are more social, incidental, or off-hand. But, far too highways, rail lines, roads, and commercial and residential developments, these patches of green open often, people desire knowledge, wisdom, and advocacy…and they don’t get it! Many are willing to space surrounded by the built environment are often neglected. These landscapes can be managed pay up-front for the guidance…and never do because they are never asked! How do you gain income to develop a healthier, safer, functioning forest. The potential for the earth to support optimum tree from opinion? This session will expose the opportunities and teach you how. growth and carbon sequestration can be realized by following basic forest management practices including vine control, preferred species selection, thinning for fewer more efficient trees, considering Jeff Ling is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. As a seasoned arborist, he has worked both as a soil health, creating improved conditions for wildlife, and carving out access for people. Come and practicing arborist with his own tree care firm and as a consulting arborist working with his learn how to improve the health of our community forests. This course carries 6.5 CEUs for ISA clients to provide management solutions for the trees in their landscapes. He is currently a board certified arborists (S=2, P=2, M=2.5). member of the American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA), a TPAQ instructor and Past President of the Indiana Arborist Association. He is a well-known author and lecturer in the Wednesday, November 13 Fee: $140 (includes lunch) arboricultural community. This course carries 6 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=0, P=2, M=4. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 6 Fee: $140 (includes lunch) 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Tree Support and Protective Systems Alex Roberts Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification Training (TPAQ) Arborist, John B. Ward and Sons, Inc. Robert Wells Arborists use several strategies to 47 Associate Director, Arboriculture Outreach, Morris Arboretum, RCA #593 preserve mature shade trees including the 48 installation of various support cables, rods, Jeff Ling guying systems, and lightning protection. Board of Directors, American Society of Consulting Arborists This one-day course explores all aspects Morris Arboretum’s School of Arboriculture is pleased to offer an instructional training session for the of these strategies as well as the best Tree and Plant Appraisal Qualification (TPAQ) through the American Society of Consulting Arborists practices and standards for the industry. (ASCA). This two-day training will introduce the new 10th Edition of the Guide for Plant Appraisal. There will be field demonstrations of The guide provides instruction in the concepts that form the foundation of plant appraisal. It bridges each technique and an opportunity to

the gap between concept and practice and includes a detailed discussion of the appraisal process, as get hands-on practice. Alex is an ISA At Morris Arboretum well as identifying the purpose and use of the appraisal. Bob will review the 10th Edition including certified arborist with many years of approaches, methods, and techniques of amenity plant appraisal. The training will culminate with the experience in practical arboriculture and is Qualification Exam offered on the morning of November 9. Successful completion of this training an acknowledged expert in cable splicing and a passing grade in the exam recognizes you as a Qualified Tree and Plant Appraiser administered and installation. Meet at the Horticulture through the American Society of Consulting Arborists. Robert Wells is Associate Director, Center. Look for the paved road across Arboriculture Outreach, at the Morris Arboretum and a certified TPAQ instructor. He is an ISA E. Northwestern Avenue from the public Board Certified Arborist, a New Jersey Licensed Tree Expert, and an Registered Consulting Arborist. garden entrance. Take the second right Attendees are required to purchase and read the 10th Edition of the Guide for Plant Appraisal turn into the parking lot. Follow the before taking the course. This course carries 7 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=2, P=2, M=3). paved path to the Horticulture Center. Thursday and Friday, November 7 & 8 This course carries 6.5 CEUs for ISA 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Fee: $650 for members of ASCA or ISA Certified certified arborists (S=3, P=3, M=0.5). Arborists (includes lunch) Saturday, November 9 Fee: $140 (includes lunch) $725 for qualified non-members (includes lunch) Thursday, November 14 Qualification Exam 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noon Fee: $130 (includes lunch)

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Introduction to Botany Cindy Skema, Ph.D. Fronny Plume, Ph.D. Botanist, Morris Arboretum Botanist Fall Courses 2019 Tim Block, Ph.D. Director of Botany, Morris Arboretum Join us for a three-week "quick start" introduction to botany. This course is designed for anyone, no matter what background, who has an interest in plants and has always wanted to know more about the biology of these fascinating organisms. Through three sessions, we will offer a general introduction to the topics of plant evolution, form, reproduction (with just a wee bit of genetics), physiology, photosynthesis, chemistry, communication, and ecology. This course will provide you with the basic plant biology understanding that could change the way you look at tree care, gardening, or even the produce at the farmer's market! Instructors: Dr. Cindy Skema has a Ph.D. from Cornell University and loves watching fern leptosporangia catapult out their spores under the hot light of a microscope. Dr. Tim Block has a Ph.D. from Miami University of Ohio and is a veteran teacher at the Morris Arboretum who loves being outdoors and enjoys botanizing in the woodlands of Pennsylvania. Dr. Fronny Plume has a Ph.D. from Cornell University and can lose hours musing about the feat of evolution that is the tri-trophic interaction of plants, predators, and parasitoids. This course carries 6 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=6, P=0, M=0). This course also carries LA-CES credits for landscape architects.

49 Three Wednesdays: January 22, 29, February 5 Members: $165 50 Snowdate: Wednesday, February 12 Non-members: $175 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Conifers for Mid-Atlantic Landscapes Stephen Chisholm, Jr.

President, Aspen Tree Expert, Co., Inc. At Morris Arboretum Conifers are the backbone of many landscapes. They make good screens, delineate borders, and provide year-round color with a variety of textures, fragrances and shapes that accent any garden. They range from large pines and firs to small prostrate ground covers, from rounded boxwoods to upright conical hollies to sprawling junipers. In this class we will examine the most commonly used species and cultivars for our region both native and introduced. Steve will provide us with a systematic understanding of the way conifers are classified, show us how to identify the differences between types and develop our understanding of the cultural requirements common to the whole group. The Arboretum will be setting for this course where many examples of the conifers may be found. It is suggested that for the class you purchase Richard Bitner’s Handbook of Conifers available on Amazon for approximately $20. Be prepared to go outside. This course carries 6.5 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=3, P=3, M=0.5). This course also carries LA-CES credits for landscape architects.

Wednesday, January 15 Fee: $140 (includes lunch) 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

school of arboriculture morris arboretum lecture series

Join us for the Morris Arboretum Lecture Series and explore a wide variety of fascinating topics. A reception will follow each lecture. Reservations and payment are required in advance as space is limited. To register, visit online, bit.ly/MAclasses, or call (215) 247-5777, ext. 125. All lectures are Fall Courses 2019 held at Morris Arboretum unless otherwise noted. These lectures are made possible by the Barnes, Klein, and Lukens Endowments.

Public Gardens in Today’s World Featuring Morris Arboretum Executive Director, William Cullina This lecture and public reception is a great opportunity to meet Morris Arboretum’s new F. Otto Haas Executive Director, William (Bill) Cullina. Noted for his public garden leadership, and expertise as a horticulturist with extensive knowledge of native North American plants, Bill joined Morris Arboretum from Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens (CMBG). Bill started at CMBG in 2008 as its Director of Horticulture and Plant Curator. In 2011 he became President and CEO, charged with leading the organization in service to its mission: to inspire meaningful connections among people, plants, and nature through horticulture, education, and research. Bill will discuss the increasingly critical role that public gardens play in American society. He will consider biophilia: the affinity of human beings for other life forms and what this means for public gardens. He will also reflect on ways that gardens provide accessibility, improve physical and mental health, engage in critical research, and provide space for quiet joy and transcendence. This lecture is presented in partnership with the Ambler Theater and will be held at the Ambler Theater at 108 East 51 Butler Avenue, Ambler, Pennsylvania. The Klein Endowed Lecture is presented annually in memory 52 of Dr. William M. Klein who served as the Arboretum’s first full-time director from 1977 to 1990. Roots of the Romantic Garden Bess Welborn Yates Wednesday, October 23 Members: $15 Non-members: $20 Adjunct Professor of Landscape Design, Temple University, Ambler Campus 2:00 p.m. Join us as we examine the historical and cultural influence that public gardens from around the Conservation Management of Plant Collections: Examples world have had on modern landscape design. Bess will address the concept of an eclectic, or romantic from a Tropical Palmetum

garden and then examine the following international influences and provide examples of gardens that At Morris Arboretum illustrate them. M. Patrick Griffith, Ph.D. 1. The English Park (Stourhead and others) Executive Director, Montgomery Botanical Center 2. Chinese Stroll Gardens (New Summer Palace) Montgomery Botanical Center in Coral Gables, Florida is dedicated to exploring for palms and 3. Islamic Influences (including Persian roots – Pasagardae and the Alhambra and Generalife) cycads worldwide. The collection was started in the early 1930s by Colonel Robert Montgomery who came to south Florida and started a palm collection that became the largest and most complete 4. Andre Le Notre and the French Formal (Vaux le Vicomte) collection of rare palm and other tropical plants in Florida. Today the Montgomery Botanical Center 5. Italian Villas and their more recent evolution—the­ Cottage and Landscape Gardening faces challenges in managing and conserving the living treasures it brings into cultivation. This movements presentation will show how genetic and geographic data can help conservation in a time of global 6. Piet Oudolf (Villa D'Este, Villa Lante, Munstead Wood, and the High Line) change. It will also highlight some recent plant exploration for new species! The Barnes Endowed A short walk through the Morris Arboretum will follow as we identify some of these influences. Lecture is presented annually in memory of Laura L. Barnes, founder of The Barnes Foundation Arboretum. Dress for the weather. This course carries 3 CEUs for ISA certified arborists (S=2, P=1, M=0). This course also carries LA-CES credits for landscape architects. Wednesday, November 6 Members: $15 2:00 p.m. Non-members: $20 Wednesday, January 22 Fee: $75 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. general class information registration

The Morris Arboretum is located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. For further Need help registering for a class? information or directions, call (215) 247-5777 or visit www.morrisarboretum.org. We have a new online system for classes, events and membership and the steps below will help Morris Arboretum is proud to be a smoke free environment. In keeping with our commitment to

to make the process go smoothly. Fall Courses 2019 maintaining a healthy and safe environment, the use of all tobacco products (including smokeless Classes and trips often fill quickly, so if you are interested, online registration gives you the tobacco) is prohibited anywhere on the property. This covers all smoking methods, including but opportunity to register for classes, 24/7, at a time that is convenient for you. not limited to the use of electronic smoking devices (e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes) and hookah smoked products. Here are tips to login for the first time: Navigate to the Education tab and then the Classes page on our website: MorrisArboretum.org The Green Choice or go to the Classes page directly by visiting bit.ly/MAClasses. We need your input. In the interest of sustainability, if you would like to opt out of receiving ACTIVE MEMBERS our course brochure, please e-mail us at [email protected] with the subject line, “Opt out.” We always offer the course brochure on our website under the Education tab. • If you are visiting our new system for the first time and you are a current member start by clicking the word “Login” on the right side of the screen under the photo. Location of Classes • You will need to follow this process to be able to access member pricing for classes. All classes will be held at the George D. Widener Visitor Center unless otherwise noted. • Enter your email address in the field labeled “Login ID” • Next click “FORGOT/REQUEST PASSWORD” Parking areas may be reached by entering the Arboretum off of East Northwestern Avenue. • A new field will pop-up below called “Member Validation” Students should arrive at least ten minutes before the start of the class to allow time to check in. • Enter the First Name, Last Name, and Zip Code of the Primary Member on your membership Please note: Parking adjacent to the Visitor Center is sometimes at full capacity on nice weather • Click “VALIDATE MEMBERSHIP” weekends. When you visit you may be required to park at the bottom of the hill and be shuttled • You will receive a password in your email (check your junk or clutter boxes as well) 53 up to the garden. • On the Login screen you can now enter your email address as your Login ID and your new 54 If you are a person with a disability and require an accommodation to participate in classes, password. please contact Jan McFarlan at (215) 247-5777, ext. 156 Monday through Friday, to discuss the • You should now be logged in under your membership account. accommodation. For people who use TTY, please call PA Relay at 1-800-654-5984. • Use the directory on the left to find the class you would like to register for. • Follow the prompts to add classes and enter payment information. You will know you are Directions to classes at Morris Arboretum’s Bloomfield Farm Horticulture Center – Turn on to registered when you receive a confirmation email. the paved road across E. Northwestern Avenue from the public garden entrance. Take the second right and park in the parking lot. Follow the paved path to the Horticulture Center. NON-MEMBERS At Morris Arboretum Refund and Cancellation Policy If you have never been a member, you can become a member and get member pricing for classes by adding a membership to your online basket. In order to receive a refund for a class or trip you must call (215) 247-5777, ext. 125 at least five business days before the class or trip start date. There will be a $5 processing fee for each class or If you do not want to become a member choose non-member prices for classes. trip withdrawal. The Arboretum reserves the right to cancel any program if necessary. Refunds take approximately three to four weeks to process. There will be no refunds after a class begins. LAPSED MEMBERS

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