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Holidays at The Shop The Holiday Don’t forget The Shop at Morris Arboretum for wonderful holiday gifts this season. The Shop Railway Returns with specializes in goods made from natural materials, Extended Viewing Hours! environmentally-friendly reuse of materials, and items inspired by nature. Gifts for children to engage and Open daily Friday, November 23 – inspire young minds await you. Happy holidays and Monday, December 31 (closed Christmas Eve and Day) happy shopping! Come see the Holiday Garden Railway decked out for the holidays! Join us on Saturday, November 24 from 1-3pm for a Grand Opening celebration that will include a fun craft activity for kids. For the last two weeks of December (Dec. 15-Dec. 31), visitors can enjoy extended hours until 5pm to see the magically-lit railway display at dusk. Extended hours will kick off on Dec. 15th at 4pm with a Holiday Hat Parade where you’re invited to don your Seasons newsletter is printed ­­­on FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper, favorite hat, or create a new one, and march down to the which supports the growth of responsible Garden Railway and embrace the holiday spirit. forest management worldwide through its international standards. B | morris arboretum A Note from the Director Contents Paul W. Meyer, The F. Otto Haas Executive Director SEASONS Morris Arboretum of the Moving Forward University of Pennsylvania 1 A Note From the Director 3 Ann Reed Retires as Chair of Morris Arboretum’s his past summer, we bid farewell to Ann Reed as Chair of the Published quarterly as a benefit of membership. Inquiries concerning back issues, missing issues, or subscriptions Advisory Board of Managers Advisory Board of Managers, and welcomed our new Board should be addressed to the editor. 5 Fall Color – Nyssa sylvatica Chair, Jane Alavi, to the helm to lead us in our next phase Available on microfilm. T USPS: 349-830. ISSN: 0893-0546 of development. New Board Chair Elected POSTMASTER: Send form 3759 to Newsletter, 6 The Morris Arboretum staff and board take pride in consistently 100 East Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118. 7 Always Growing Minds at the Morris Arboretum! “Ann has been an developing thoughtful plans and instituting in a fiscally responsible Christine Pape, Editor 8 Always Growing Campaign Update inspirational leader and manner. During the past year, staff and board have been working on the The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is current planning update. In June, the Arboretum’s Advisory Board of an educational institution that promotes an understanding 9 A Farewell to Bob Anderson ambassador, with a special of the important relationships between , people and Managers approved Strategic Plan 2012 – 2016, a Vision for the Future. place. The Arboretum conducts three major activities – 1 0 Fall Events knack for reaching out horticultural display, public and professional education, This update follows a period of unparalleled progress in implementing and botanical and horticultural research. 11 Calendar and engaging those in the the plan of three years ago. Major achievements in the last plan include Public Garden Hours: 14 Birding at the Morris Arboretum Arboretum community.” the completion of Out on a Limb – a Tree Adventure exhibit, constructing Mon-Fri, 10-4 phase I of the Horticulture Center, dramatically building the Arboretum’s Sat/Sun, 10-5 (April - Oct.) Sat/Sun, 10-4 (Nov. - March) 15 News You Can Use – Dividing Perennials – Paul W. Meyer professional education programs, and the publication of Aquatic Plants of Thurs. 10-8:30 (June, July, August) 16 Your Wedding in a Perfect Setting Pennsylvania. Information: (215) 247-5777 16 The 33rd Morris Arboretum Intern Class As a first step in the planning process, we reaffirmed these seven overarching strategic goals: www.morrisarboretum.org 1. Build fiscal stability. http://www.upenn.edu/paflora 17 Children’s Programming 2. Develop compelling visitor experiences. Guided Tours: 18 The Lydia Morris Legacy Society Every Sat/Sun, 2 p.m. 3. Nurture, grow and develop the Arboretum’s people. 19 Learn and Discover Something New at Morris Arboretum! 4. Enhance, restore and preserve the Arboretum’s historic features, facilities and equipment. Visitor Entrance: 100 East Northwestern Avenue between Moonlight & Roses 2012 5. Disseminate knowledge about plants and their importance to people, and conduct research. Germantown and Stenton Avenues in the 20 6. Preserve the and enhance the collections. Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia 21 Calling All Scarecrows! 7. Increase visibility, raise attendance and expand the educational impact of the Arboretum. These articles may not be reproduced in any form without the permission of the editor. 21 Adirondack Chairs Rule the Garden These broad goals have guided the institution for the past six years and are more pertinent than ever today. Under each of these are ©2012 Copyright by the Trustees of the University of 2 2 The Gift of Membership numerous specific goals, both large and small, that help to guide each department within the Arboretum. The entire document is Pennsylvania. 7600 / 8.12 / PM available online, but I do want to highlight a few key goals that will require our focused attention during the next year or so. 22 Gardens, Wine and Wilderness: A Tour of New Zealand, January 5-27, 2013 Building fiscal stability was intentionally moved to the number one position. Though the Arboretum has navigated these difficult Arboretum Rentals Hold your special event in one of Philadelphia’s times relatively well, our budget is perilously tight and important maintenance projects and equipment replacement issues have most beautiful settings. The Widener Center and been deferred. A high priority is building the historic preservation and equipment replacement endowments to insure more surrounding grounds are available for weddings, Photo: Paul W. Meyer parties, and private and corporate meetings up to timely repairs of facilities, and to help renew our fleet of equipment, which carries a replacement value of $800,000. Support 170 guests. For details contact Adele Waerig, Visitor facilities for the Arboretum’s mechanic and facilities staff are also sorely needed. Spaces created in the new Horticulture Center Services Coordinator, at (215) 247-5777 ext. 158. still need to be furnished and equipped. e-newsletter With a 30% growth in attendance and membership throughout the past three years, the Widener Visitor Center is strained Would you like to receive our monthly e-newsletter beyond its capacity. Increasing handicapped accessibility, expanding restrooms, renovating the kitchen, and replacing aging and other Arboretum updates via email? It’s a great way for you to stay up-to-date on upcoming HVAC facilities are all high priorities. events, register online and help us save trees! Email [email protected] to be Youth education is paramount, for both formal and informal learning programs. During the next year, Arboretum staff and added. To address the problems of SPAM, many volunteers will be working with an education planning consultant to determine how we can best use our resources to expand our Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and email systems now block or filter email that is not from a “safe youth education efforts for young visitors. sender.” Please add [email protected] and [email protected] to your list These are just a few of the key goals moving forward. Collectively, these needs seem daunting. Through careful planning and of accepted senders or friends list if you wish to step-by-step implementation, I am confident that in time these needs will be met. I welcome you to review the full executive receive this information. summary of the Strategic Plan by looking under “Support” at www.morrisarboretum.org.

1 | morris arboretum Cover photo by Paul W. Meyer Seasons F A L L 2 0 1 2 | 2 “Ann has always been them happy and Ann Reed Retires willing to take on flattered to be asked challenges. She is a to help. Ann has been as Chair of Morris delight as a colleague, a great cheerleader reflections and her leadership on for the institution as from colleagues Arboretum’s Advisory behalf of the Arboretum well, both publicly has been exemplary.” and privately, through Board of Managers – Carole Gravagno her commitment of continuing to preserve “I have been involved countless hours of time the traditions of with the Arboretum as Leslie Weisser, Associate Director of Corporate, Foundation and Donor Relations “Ann has been an and her philanthropic the Board, she also a volunteer since 1990 excellent Chair, well support.” introduced new and cannot think of one diplomatic practices and person who has been t is unusual to drive into the Morris Arboretum parking informed, responsive, – John Shober lot and not find Ann Reed’s car parked here. Seeing her and has worked very hard consistently refined the more effective than car means that you can look forward to seeing Ann, for the Arboretum. She “One of the things that mission statement. No Ann Reed at lifting the I problem was too great Arboretum staff and either in a meeting, at a special Arboretum event, or simply is a great cheerleader stands out about Ann walking through the garden. And you can be certain that as well.” is her sheer passion for for her to tackle and she moving the institution Photos: Paul W. Meyer Ann will make sure to greet you personally, whether you are a – Moe Feldman the Morris Arboretum. did it with such ease forward, all the while staff person, a volunteer, a Board member, or simply a visitor and great success.” bringing compassion The strength of her commitment also provided the foundation To her, the Arboretum’s to the garden. – Jane Korman and heart to the job. It needed to guide the Arboretum during the most challenging “After my husband and welfare is more than a is indeed a full-time job Almost 30 years ago, Ann Reed and her husband, Frank, economic climate in recent history. As a result of Ann’s I moved across the passing interest. She moved to Philadelphia and quickly became involved in their leadership, the entire Arboretum community has benefitted street from the Reeds, puts her heart and soul “As both a leader and that she embraced and, Mt. Airy neighborhood. When friends learned of Ann’s from the remarkable projects made possible through the Ann saw me into everything she does a friend, Ann is smart, by her example, inspired passion for plants and gardening, they recommended that she launching of the Morris Arboretum’s Always Growing and recruited me then there…. It is not only the thoughtful, kind, all of us to do our best.” visit the Morris Arboretum. Since that time, Ann has become Capital Campaign in 2005. Her tireless commitment to and there to become hours that she puts into considerate, diligent, – Nina Schneider one of the Morris Arboretum’s most gracious ambassadors, broadening the Arboretum’s audience led to the creation of the involved with the Morris the Morris Arboretum, it strategic, and very well passionate supporters, and strongest recruiters, inviting extraordinary Out on a Limb – a Tree Adventure exhibit and Arboretum. I enrolled is also what she puts into organized.” “I have been fortunate almost three decades of individuals and families to become the design and construction of the new Horticulture Center at in the Guide Training those hours.” – Janet Haas to serve under Ann’s active members of the Arboretum community. She joined the Bloomfield Farm. Course and have been – Marc Rayfield chairmanship… and Morris Arboretum’s Advisory Board of Managers in 1986, Other projects that came to fruition during her term as the giving tours since 1996!” “Ann has long been have had the pleasure and has served on every Arboretum committee, including Chair of the Arboretum’s Advisory Board of Managers include my ideal Board Chair. of working closely with Horticulture, Sciences, Executive, Finance, Public – Lee Laden “I always think of Ann’s the restoration of the Springhouse, the Key , the Long She is strong yet quiet, Ann. First, I admire Programs, Marketing, Development, and Moonlight & Roses. steady guidance, her Foundation, the Orange Balustrade, the design and addition “Ann’s steady discipline unflappable leadership, getting things done in her as a person. She Ann became Chair of the Advisory Board of Managers in of the Alice and J. Liddon Pennock Flower Walk, the Gayle and support elicited the her determination, her the background…. Ann has a sense of humor 2003, and during her tenure, led the Arboretum through the E. Maloney Memorial Garden, the Richard and Nancy Ryan best in the other Board total commitment to the inspires deep respect, which has become an most transformational chapter in the life of this institution. Entrance Gate on Northwestern Avenue, the continuing members – making Arboretum. While and I know that whatever underrated necessity reclamation of Springfield Mills, and the publication she requests has been of character. Secondly, of Trees of Pennsylvania, Plants of Pennsylvania, Photo: Mark Stehle preceded with much Ann has a deep sense Aquatic Plants of Pennsylvania, Always Growing: The reflection and purpose. of responsibility, both Story of the Morris Arboretum, and Morris Arboretum She has been kind personally and broadly, of the University of Pennsylvania: Through the Lens of and generous in her to the community. Paul W. Meyer. willingness to share her Lastly, she is a good The Morris Arboretum is grateful to Ann for her time and experience, and gardener – an important inspirational leadership as Chair of the Morris we have been so very virtue, don’t you think?” Arboretum’s Advisory Board of Managers. It has lucky to have her as a – Elizabeth P. McLean been a privilege to work with her and watch the part of the Arboretum Arboretum grow from a quiet neighborhood garden family.” into the world-class botanical garden and center for – Susan Oberwager education and research that it is today. Although Ann is retiring, her continued presence and participation as an Emeritus member of the Board is assured.

3 | morris arboretum Seasons F A L L 2 0 1 2 | 4 New Board Chair Elected

Victoria Sicks, Associate Director of Development, Individual and Planned Giving

t its June Annual Meeting, the Morris Arboretum is to the Guides Advisory Board of Managers elected Jane Bradley program. She has A Alavi as Chair, effective July 1, 2012. Jane comes served as vice-chair of to this leadership position with great enthusiasm for and the Guides’ Council knowledge of the Morris Arboretum. While recognizing its and is presently chair importance to the many visitors who come for the beauty of of the Public Programs the gardens and the quality of the time they spend together, Committee. she is a strong voice for those who grow as they learn Under her leadership, through the experience of being in nature. the Public Programs Photo: Paul W. Meyer Jane grew up in New York City and came to Philadelphia Committee has enthusiastically supported exciting new to attend college at Bryn Mawr. Jane received her education initiatives. With the restoration of the Springfield medical degree from Harvard University and returned Mills and the construction of the Platinum LEED® to Philadelphia for a fellowship at the University of Horticulture Center, Morris Arboretum guides have Pennsylvania where she went on to join the faculty in the developed a series of new tours that focus on these structures fields of hematology and oncology. and the lessons they have to teach. When Jane retired from teaching at Penn, she continued Jane and Abass have also supported the Children’s Education Photo: Paul W. Meyer teaching as a part-time educator at the Schuylkill Center and Endowment with several generous gifts and a bequest, as a tutor for 4th and 5th grades in the Philadelphia School knowing that a strong financial underpinning will enable the Fall Color – Nyssa sylvatica District, for which she received an “Outstanding Volunteer” Arboretum to be able to do more in years to come. award. She is an academic advisor and board member at Jane is a devoted advocate for the role the Morris Arboretum Anthony S. Aiello, The Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture and Curator A Better Chance in Lower Merion, a program that provides plays in the education of Philadelphia’s children and speaks intensive college preparation for economically-disadvantaged passionately about the many possibilities within the rich high school students. ne of the most photogenic areas of the Arboretum Nyssa performs best in moist, well-drained acidic soil – mission of the Arboretum. She has said that she hopes to in the autumn is the slope above the Rose Garden, without acidity the foliage becomes chlorotic. Black gum is Jane and her husband Abass have been members of the always be “a voice for the Arboretum” as it seeks to connect Omade up of a group of our native black tupelo, hardy from zones five through nine, making it completely Arboretum since the 1970s. In her own words, Jane has people, plants and place through education. She will be an Nyssa sylvatica. Nyssa goes by a variety of names, including suitable for our area. Blackgums are dioecious, meaning there done “every volunteer job in the place.” She has been a excellent partner for staff and volunteers alike. The Morris blackgum, black tupelo, sour gum, or pepperidge, but are separate male and female plants, and the fruit on female horticulture volunteer and served for many years at the Arboretum community welcomes Jane in her new role as regardless of what you call this tree, it is one of the most trees provides a favorite source of food for a variety of . Morris Arboretum Plant Sale, but her deepest commitment Chair of the Advisory Board of Managers. outstanding native trees for its reliably brilliant, scarlet-red Nyssa is particular about how and when it is transplanted. Its fall color. taproot necessitates that it be moved, balled-and-burlapped In our area, black gum is consistently ablaze with color during only in early spring, but for most homeowners, container- the last third of October, and the display on the Nyssa slope grown plants are probably the best route to take (only if plants Advisory Board of Managers – July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013 provides a kaleidoscope of colors, reminiscent of a cathedral are not root-bound in their pot). Young blackgums have stained glass window, especially when backlit in the afternoon. a very distinctive horizontal branching habit, and develop Jane Bradley Alavi, Chair C. Meade Geisel, Jr., Emeritus Sandra L. McLean Susan G. Smith, Ex-officio Blackgum is one of the longest-lived trees in the northeast, rounded tops as they mature. They are slow growing, reaching Peter C. Cilio, Vice Chair Janet Haas Alan Miller Amy Gutmann, Ex-officio and several of these trees date back to at least the Morrises’ 30 feet in about 25 years, and will grow to more than 80 Carole Haas Gravagno, Vice Chair Dorrance H. Hamilton Marc Rayfield Craig Carnaroli, Ex-officio time, appearing on the 1909 Atlas of Compton. It is possible feet with time. There are several varieties that have become William Harral, III Ann Reed, Emeritus Anne Papageorge, Ex-officio that these trees were well-established on the slope by the time available in recent years, all of them selected for outstanding Williams J. Agate, Jr. Ellen Nalle Hass Nina Schneider Marie Witt, Ex-officio John and Lydia moved to Chestnut Hill. fall color. These include, Red Rage (‘Hayman Red’), John H. Ball, Emeritus Pamela M. Hill John A. H. Shober, Emeritus Paul Meyer, Ex-officio ‘Wildfire’, and Forum (‘NXSXF’). Blackgum is native throughout the eastern and southeastern Willard S. Boothby, Jr., Emeritus Charles J. Ingersoll Martha J. Wallace Kevin Schrecengost, Ex-officio United States and grows in a range of conditions from wet The blackgum display at the Arboretum is one of our George W. Connell, Emeritus Christine James Clarence Z. Wurts Katherine Ramish, Wharton areas to dry uplands as well. Its extensive native range, along perennial highlights. Make sure to visit and enjoy these Moses Feldman William F. McLaughlin, Jr. Nonprofit Board Leadership with its suitability for a variety of growing conditions, make autumnal fireworks! Christina Mesires Fournaris Elizabeth P. McLean, Emeritus Program FY2013 Appointee blackgum one of our most useful and adaptable native trees.

5 | morris arboretum Seasons F A L L 2 0 1 2 | 6 We have come a long way, but we are not there yet!

Pinus Bungeana – lacebark pine

Photo: Paul W. Meyer Always Growing Minds at the Morris Arboretum!

Leslie Weisser, Associate Director of Development, Corporate, Foundation and Donor Relations

hen Lydia and John Morris first purchased Last spring, an English class from Mercy Vocational High and began building their beloved Compton School visited the Arboretum and used their exploration of Westate in 1887, they had a passion for collecting the gardens as a springboard for creative writing exercises. unusual and diverse plants, a keen interest in nature and We were delighted to receive the following Haiku poems international exploration, and a deep commitment to from two of the students after their visit: sharing their love of plants and nature through education, particularly the education of young people. Today, 125 years later and in keeping with the Morrises’ the lacebark pine tree vision, education remains at the heart of the Morris it was camouflaged in colors Arboretum’s mission. Currently, the Arboretum’s Youth what a catching sight Education Program reaches more than 5,000 school children through its structured K-12 school tour program, and an – student Ben Kelso additional 25,000 children of all ages and their families benefit from the many informal learning activities and programs offered throughout the year. The extraordinary generosity of the Maguire Foundation high up in the trees and several individual donors led to the launch of our new Partners in Education initiative in the 2011-12 academic held by the hands of a net Make your mark by December 31, 2012 year. During the first phase of this program, the Arboretum here, I’m supported is developing deeper relationships with specific area schools, including the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, Mercy – student Leandra Hunter Vocational High School, St. Martin de Porres Elementary School, Carson Valley Children’s Aid, Wissahickon Charter School, and W. B. Saul High School. Through these These remarkable poems by two gifted young people are partnerships, the Arboretum is able to offer targeted learning wonderful examples of the diversity of learning experiences DONATE TODAY experiences that address students’ interests as well as meeting that students enjoy while engaging with nature at the Morris the requirements of their class curriculum. Arboretum. Lydia and John Morris would no doubt be visit our website at www.morrisarboretum.org to Support – Ways to Give proud of these achievements!

7 | morris arboretum Seasons F A L L 2 0 1 2 | 8 October Storytime at the The Botany of Beer A Farewell to Bob Anderson 9 Morris Arboretum Friday, November 2, Garden Discovery Series – Tuesday, October 9, 10:30-11am 6:30-8:30pm Lots of Leafy Fun Christine Pape, Editor 6 Join us in the Upper Gallery at the Julie Jenney, Saturday, October 6, 11am-3pm Visitor’s Center to listen to fabulous Educational Programs Visit the Discovery Table at the stories as told by a Springfield Coordinator, Scott o say that Bob Anderson has seen it all would truly Oak Allee for a little festive fall Twp. librarian. Afterward, enjoy Arboretum of be an understatement. Since 1987 when he was fun! Create leaf art, design a an autumn stroll through the Swarthmore College hired as a contractor, Bob has had a hand in nearly leaf collection bag to take on an Arboretum.

T Photo: Paul W. Meyer every major infrastructure project at the Morris Arboretum. autumn walk, or be a competitor in Spend an evening At the time of his arrival, the Arboretum was in a vast state our leaf race as participants eagerly Connections Beyond of tasting, learning, Photo: Matt Jones of disrepair, and many of the garden features we take for of engaged volunteers known as the Run of the Millers. This fall events try to be the first to blow their 10 Our Garden Lecture and talking about granted today were either non-existent or in desperate need group has worked hard over the past several years to help leaves across a finish line. Wednesday, October 10, 2pm beer. Julie will cover the botanical of restoration. bring this historic feature back to working order. Please see page 20 for more components of beer: plants from the information. grass family such as wheat and barley, Soon after his arrival, Bob According to Executive but also the fruits, spices and of course, Storytime at the was brought on as Director Director Paul Meyer, hops! Through stories, humor, and a Morris Arboretum Bob’s contributions have 23 contagious passion for beer, Julie will of Physical Facilities after Tuesday, October 23, 10:30-11am discuss the many fascinating facets his predecessor fell ill. been immeasurable. “In See October 9 for details. His first project was the addition to overseeing of one of the world’s oldest prepared renovation of the historic every major restoration Bloomfield Farm Day beverages. We will sample eight different beers. Snacks are included. The cost Pumphouse, located along project, Bob recognized 28 Sunday, October 28, 12-3 pm for members is $40 and $45 for non- the Paper Mill Run, near early on the need to better Take advantage of this rare opportunity to tour the Bloomfield members. To register online go to the entrance drive. From fund the Arboretum’s Farm property which houses the online.morrisarboretum.org/classes/yum, maintenance priorities, Fifth Annual Scarecrow Walk there, his improvement Arboretum’s oldest and newest or call (215) 247-5777, ext. 125. Saturday, October 6 through efforts never ceased, as he and has been instrumental buildings – Springfield Mills, Sunday, October 21 led the way in rejuvenating in working with the staff, and the LEED platinum certified The scarecrows are here! See back the historic landscape of board and Arboretum Horticulture Center. Enjoy tours the Arboretum and helped donors to help build the cover for details. of the buildings, demonstrations, Holiday Garden Railway Historic Preservation transform it into a premier Native Trees Tour at vendors, music and food. 24 Grand Opening public garden. Endowment and other Morris Arboretum Saturday, November 24, 1-3pm endowments for Saturdays, October 6 & 20, 11am Throughout the years, Bob Come see the Holiday Garden and features.” Learn about the wonderful native November has been a tireless advocate Railway dressed in its wintry finest! trees at the Morris Arboretum. Winter Wellness Walks Take part in a fun craft for the kids for the Arboretum. Wearing In spite of all he has Knowledgeable guides will point Saturdays, November thru March, and enjoy the winter garden. many hats, he has served accomplished, Bob would out each tree’s landscape merits, 10:30-11:30am as a project manager, be the first to tell you as well as its vital role in our Led by an experienced Volunteer Storytime at the fundraiser, and even a that there is still much environment. Meet in front of the Guide, these brisk walks through 27 Morris Arboretum volunteer. His involvement more to be done. Looking Widener Visitor Center. the paved paths will energize and Tuesday, November 27, 10:30-11am See October 9 for details. in the restoration of forward, he hopes that Fall Festival invigorate you! Meet in front of the Springfield Mills (located at funding for infrastructure 7 Sunday, October 7, 10am-3pm Widener Visitor Center. Premier Member’s Holiday maintenance remains the Arboretum’s Bloomfield Create a fabulous scarecrow, paint a Native Trees Tour at 30 Garden Railway Evening Event a key priority for the Friday, November 30 Farm) has become his pumpkin, enjoy some apples and see 3Morris Arboretum passion, and led him to Arboretum. Although Bob native animals from the Elmwood Saturdays, November 3 & 17, 11am (December 1 – date), 4-8pm establish and lead a group is retiring and moving Park Zoo. Some activities have an See October 6 for details. Beech level members ($115) and on to a new chapter in additional fee. higher are invited to enjoy a special Connections Beyond evening at the Morris Arboretum. his life, he will remain a familiar face at the Arboretum, Photo: Christine Pape continuing as a Run of the Mill volunteer, and serving as 7 Our Garden Lecture Follow the glow of sparkling lights Wednesday, November 7, 2pm down the garden path to the a member of the Public Programs committee. All of Bob’s Please see page 20 for more magical Garden Railway, sip hot coworkers and friends wish him well and thank him for information. cocoa and enjoy cookies for dessert. the extraordinary role he has played in helping make the Registration is required either online Storytime at the Arboretum the treasure it is today. or by phone at (215) 247-5777, Morris Arboretum 13 ext. 170. Tuesday, November 13, 10:30-11am See October 9 for details.

9 | morris arboretum Seasons F A L L 2 0 1 2 | 10 October December Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 5 6 Garden Discovery 1 1 2 3 4 Series 11am-3pm Native Trees Tour at Morris Arboretum 11am Fifth Annual Winter Wellness Walks Scarecrow Walk 10:30-11:30am 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Storytime at the Connections Beyond Fall Festival Morris Arboretum Our Garden Chocolate and Wine 10am-3pm 10:30-11am* 2pm* Tasting: A Delicious Connections Beyond Fifth Annual Fifth Annual Fifth Annual Fifth Annual Fifth Annual Fifth Annual Fifth Annual Afternoon Our Garden Winter Wellness Walks Scarecrow Walk Scarecrow Walk Scarecrow Walk Scarecrow Walk Scarecrow Walk Scarecrow Walk Scarecrow Walk 1:30-3:30pm* 2pm* 10:30-11:30am 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

Native Trees Tour at Winter Wellness Walks Morris Arboretum 11am 10:30-11:30am Storytime at the Fifth Annual Fifth Annual Fifth Annual Fifth Annual Fifth Annual Morris Arboretum Holiday Hat Parade Scarecrow Walk Scarecrow Walk Scarecrow Walk Scarecrow Walk Scarecrow Walk 10:30-11am* 4pm 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Storytime at the Fifth Annual Morris Arboretum Winter Wellness Walks Scarecrow Walk 10:30-11am* 10:30-11:30am 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29

Bloomfield Farm Day Winter Wellness Walks 12-3pm 30 31 10:30-11:30am November January Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5

Winter Wellness Walks 10:30-11:30am The Botany of Beer Native Trees Tour at Winter Wellness Walks 6:30-8:30pm* Morris Arboretum 11am 10:30-11:30am 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Connections Beyond Our Garden Winter Wellness Walks Winter Wellness Walks 2pm* 10:30-11:30am 10:30-11:30am 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Winter Wellness Walks 10:30-11:30am Annual Winter Annual Winter Storytime at the Storytime at the Landscape Design Landscape Design Morris Arboretum Native Trees Tour at Morris Arboretum Symposium at Symposium at Winter Wellness Walks 10:30-11am* Morris Arboretum 11am 10:30-11am* Haverford College* Haverford College* 10:30-11:30am 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Winter Wellness Walks 10:30-11:30am Holiday Garden Railway Grand Opening Tu B’Shevat Family Winter Wellness Walks 1-3pm Program, 1-3pm 10:30-11:30am 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 The Byron W. Lukens Holiday Garden Railway Endowed Lecture – Storytime at the Premiere Members Tales of Compton: Storytime at the Morris Arboretum Event Exploring Morris Morris Arboretum 10:30-11am* 4-8pm Arboretum History, 2pm 10:30-11am*

* pre-registration and/or fee required. Photo credits: Paul Meyer, Bob Gutowski, Judy Miller, Arnold Winkler, Ed Hofneckt and Keith Snyder 11 | morris arboretum Seasons F A L L 2 0 1 2 | 12 Chocolate and Wine Tasting: A Delicious Afternoon Storytime at the Sunday, December 2, 1:30-3:30pm 15 Morris Arboretum John Doyle, Owner, John & Kira’s Chocolates Tuesday, January 15, 10:30-11am There are few foods that people feel as passionate about See December 11 for details. as chocolate, and complementing chocolate with wine Annual Winter Landscape makes for a delicious tasting event. Sample a variety of 17 Design Symposium at wines paired with chocolates especially selected by the Haverford College Philadelphia gourmet chocolate making company, John Thursday and Friday, & Kira’s. The cost for members is $40 and $45 for non- January 17 and 18 1 2 members. To register online go to online.morrisarboretum. This two-day symposium is an in- org/classes/yum, or call (215) 247-5777, ext. 125. depth examination of state-of-the- art naturalistic landscape design. 3 Speakers represent a diverse and Birding at the Morris Arboretum accomplished group of designers, December fabulous stories as told by a horticulturists, ecologists, and Springfield Twp. librarian. hen you enter the Morris Winter Wellness Walks artists in an interactive and Afterward, enjoy a winter stroll Arboretum wetlands you Saturdays, November thru informal setting. Continuing through the Arboretum. soon discover how special March, 10:30-11:30am education units for landscape W architects will be available. it is. In this area, rich in wildlife, there Led by an experienced Volunteer Holiday Hat Parade is something happening all year long, Guide, these brisk walks through Saturday, December 15, 4pm Brochures are available in 15 November. To request a brochure, and every visit has a surprise waiting for the paved paths will energize and Dig out your favorite hat, or you. It could be a woodpecker exploring invigorate you! Meet in front of create one just for the occasion. please call (215) 247-5777, ext. 125 or e-mail [email protected]. the cavity of a dead tree, a kingfisher the Widener Visitor Center. Join in the fun as we parade from perched on a branch, or a pair of the Widener Visitor Center down Sign up is available online at Connections Beyond ducks swimming by. There are classes at to the Garden Railway to celebrate online.morrisarboretum.org/LDS. Our Garden Lecture the Arboretum and trips to other great 5 the start of extended viewing Wednesday, December 5, 2pm Tu B’Shevat Family Program birding spots offered throughout the year hours daily until 5pm, through Please see page 20 for more 20 Sunday, January 20, 1-3 pm (including this fall) with birding expert Monday, December 31. information. Join us for a special family event Ruth Pfeffer. For more information, visit celebrating the Jewish New Year online.morrisarboretum.org/classes. Storytime at the of trees. 11Morris Arboretum January Storytime at the Tuesday, December 11, Winter Wellness Walks Morris Arboretum 10:30-11am Saturdays, November thru 29 Tuesday, January 29, 10:30-11am Join us in the Upper Gallery of March, 10:30-11:30am See December 11 for details. the Visitor’s Center to listen to Led by an experienced Volunteer Guide, these brisk walks through the paved paths will energize and 4 5 invigorate you! Meet in front of admission the Widener Visitor Center. Adults (18 - 64yrs.) $16 Senior (65+yrs.) $14 Children (3 - 17yrs.) $7 Members FREE The Byron W. Lukens Endowed Lecture – Tales of Compton: Exploring Morris Arboretum History * Please note, Arboretum events are Sunday, January 27, 2pm subject to change without notice. Bob Gutowski, Director of Public Programs, Morris Arboretum In the event of inclement , What today is the Morris Arboretum began as Compton, the summer home please check the website at and garden of John and Lydia Morris. Who were the founders whose vision www.morrisarboretum.org for and legacy has spanned 125 years? How does the Compton they created 1. Wood ducks 2. Cedar waxwing 3. Eastern bluebird information or call (215) 247-5777, nurture our experience? Bob Gutowski, the Arboretum’s Director of Public 4. Tree swallow 5. Belted kingfisher ext. 0. Programs and garden historian, will share images, stories and insights about 6. Red-bellied woodpecker 7. Orchard oriole the people, places and times that shaped the Arboretum of today. This lecture 6 7

series is presented annually in memory of Byron W. Lukens. Photos: Ruth Pfeffer and Susan Marshall 13 | morris arboretum Seasons F A L L 2 0 1 2 | 14 Your Wedding in a Perfect Setting

hen your special day of commitment and celebration comes, you want everything Wto be perfect – including the setting. For an evening outdoor ceremony and the reception of

Photos: Susan Crane your dreams, imagine your event amidst beautiful natural surroundings and stunning vistas. Here you’ll find enchanted ambiance, with original Victorian News You Can Use – Dividing Perennials architecture and fountains, colorfully-landscaped Shelley Dillard, Propagator gardens, and more than one hundred different tree specimens. With a historic building and tented area ivision is a great way to get more out of the plants in have two forks, or are not tall enough or strong enough to use to host your reception, caring and attentive staff, and your garden. You can add more plants to your own the fork method, there are other ways to divide perennials: a stellar selection of caterers to choose from, you can garden, or you can share them with friends. It is also enjoy your day, while leaving the details to us. D SHARP SPADE – After digging out the clump for division, The Morris Arboretum is available for weddings on a great way to rejuvenate perennials and stimulate new growth. you can take a sharp spade and cut the clump into pieces. You With time, some perennials begin to have diminished blooms, Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings only, from may have to jump on the spade. Don’t be shy! develop a ‘bald spot’ at the center of their crown, or require 6pm to midnight, May through October. For more information on weddings and rentals visit staking to prevent their stems from falling over; that is their If a sharp spade is still too hard, try either of the methods Photo: Rebecca Barger way of telling you that they need to be divided. below: http://bit.ly/MAWeddings or contact Rentals and Information at (215) 247-5777, ext. 158. As a general rule, it is best to divide spring-blooming plants SAW – Take a hand saw (which may get ruined in the process) in the fall, and fall-blooming perennials in early spring. By and saw the clump into pieces. dividing the plant when it is not flowering, the plant’s energy KNIFE – This is a good way to divide fleshy rooted plants. can go to new root and leaf growth. Pick a cloudy day or one where rain is forecast to do this work. the plants you For smaller clumps, just tease the roots apart. This is, of wish to divide thoroughly a day or two before you plan to course, the most stressful on the plants as they will almost be The 33rd Morris Arboretum divide them. Prepare the area where you will put your new bare-rooted, so don’t let these sit around for long. At the least, divisions prior to lifting out the parent plant. Amend the soil cover the exposed roots with wet newspaper. Intern Class with good organic matter. Prune the stems and foliage of the If the clump is just too big or you can’t dig it out, it can be clump to be divided to six inches from the ground in order to he Arboretum’s new class of interns started their year-long program ease division and to cut down on moisture loss. Then re-plant attacked from the outside in. Take your spade and cut pieces that you can handle from the edge. this June. Their time here is spent working in the various departments them as soon as possible to minimize stress. of the Arboretum, while learning through lectures, participating in Sometimes the center of a big clump is not healthy anymore T Depending on the type of plant, there are quite a few ways to hands-on sessions, and visiting other gardens, arboreta, and natural areas. Each and can be composted. Just use the edges. The younger roots intern also completes a project during their year here. Many of these projects approach division. Photo: Paul Meyer and offshoots growing at the edges of the clump have more have an important and lasting impact on the Arboretum. Some past projects To divide hefty clumps such as hostas, daylilies, or iris (other vigor; they’ll recover faster after division and are more likely to have included the development of a tracking system for the Arboretum green roofs, the redesign of the Orange Balustrade area, than the bearded types) try one of the following: produce strong new plants. and updating the Education pages of the Arboretum website. This year the Arboretum welcomed interns from all over the U.S: FORK – One method of dividing perennials is to use two Each new division needs to have two or three new shoots and Rebekah Armstrong, Martha S. Miller Endowed Urban Forestry Intern pitch forks to split the plant apart. To divide the plant, insert a good segment of healthy roots. Plant the new divisions at the Jamie Berlin, Alice & J. Liddon Pennock, Jr. Endowed Horticulture Intern the forks into the center of the plant. The backs of the forks same depth that the old plant was growing; water them well Sarah Bolivar, McLean Contributionship Endowed Education Intern should touch one another and the tines should be intertwined. and keep the soil adequately moist for several weeks while new Jessamine Finch, Hay Honey Farm Endowed Natural Lands Intern Push down on the forks to loosen and break the root mass into roots are forming. Steve Pyne, Martha J. Wallace Endowed Plant Propagation Intern two sections. This method requires a bit of strength, but works well for plants with fleshy roots such as daylilies. If you don’t Finally, stand back, admire your hard work, and don’t forget Fabrice Rochelemagne, Walter W. Root Endowed Arborist Intern to share! Heather Schmidt, Charles S. Holman Endowed Rose and Flower Garden Intern Emma Williams, Eli Kirk Price Endowed Flora of Pennsylvania Intern Stephanie Wilson, John J. Willaman & Martha Haas Valentine Endowed Plant Protection Intern

15 | morris arboretum Seasons F A L L 2 0 1 2 | 16 • After-School Photography Workshop – for ages 9-12 – offers children a time to get out in nature and experience and capture the magic of fall through the camera lens. This four- The Lydia Morris Legacy Society week workshop concentrates on close-ups, texture and color, and on the last workshop day, kids will have the opportunity A New Program for to critique and celebrate their classmate’s work. (Four Thursdays, October 4-25, 4-5:30pm). Victoria Sicks, Associate Director of Development, Individual and Planned Giving Kids and Families • Columbus Day at the Morris Arboretum: A Day of Discovery and Art – for ages 6-12 – is a great program for Miriam P. Von Essen, Education and Penn Outreach Coordinator children on their day off from school! Kids will discover the lesser-known “territories” of the Arboretum as they use maps rank Rasmus is a weekly visitor to the hat do leaf collecting, photography, and downward to chart their own course through the gardens and document Morris Arboretum. Over the past twenty facing dog have in common? They are all activities their findings with drawings and paintings. (Monday, October years, he has come to know the garden that are part of Morris Arboretum’s new Growing 8, 1-2:45pm). F W well in all seasons. He has watched many Minds program! Growing Minds, launched this summer with construction projects, and seen the Arboretum a successful ten-week interactive children’s theatre program, • Veteran’s Day Print-Making Workshop – for ages 6-12 grow and improve in every way – as a place of Mini-Morris Players – a class series with a variety of fun – offer kids an opportunity to learn the art of print-making, peace and relaxation, but also as a public garden and enriching experiences for children ages 2-14. This fall, while giving thanks to those who served our country. In with strong programming for visitors of all ages. the Arboretum is excited to offer new weekday programs, addition to producing nature-inspired prints to take home including morning toddler walks, as well as after-school and share with loved ones, children will also produce a print Frank was born and raised in Philadelphia, programs, and classes on school holidays: to send to the Philadelphia Veterans Hospital. (Monday, graduating from Father Judge High School and November 12, 1-2:45pm). then attending LaSalle University. After a career • Seeds to Sprouts, Autumn Adventures – for the littlest of in the insurance industry, Frank found himself Arboretum students, ages 2-4 – is a six-week series of morning To learn more and register for these classes, visit with considerable financial resources, a result of outdoor adventures designed to introduce toddlers and their online.morrisarboretum.org/GrowingMinds, or call his own wise investing and an inheritance from caregivers to the wonders of the natural world. Each session (215) 247-5777 x125. Some classes may have already begun, his father. It was Frank’s attorney who asked, will include guided exploration through the Arboretum and a but not to worry…this fall marks the first of many seasons for “When are you going to start giving some of craft to take home. (Six Thursdays, September 27-November these great new offerings! this away?” That simple question set Frank on a 1, 10:30-11:15am). philanthropic path. His generosity has benefited the Morris Arboretum on multiple occasions, and he has supported other programs within the University of Pennsylvania, as well as throughout The 2012 Summer Adventure Camp our region and the entire country. Photo: Paul W. Meyer was a great success! This year’s Frank’s preferred means of giving is through a theme, “Healthy Environment, Healthy charitable gift annuity. He has made close to 100 security to the donor. A donor can also choose to defer Me,” took campers on a quest to of them and, most recently, made a fourth gift to the Morris payments until a later date when there is a need for them. strengthen their bodies and minds, Arboretum. With an initial outright gift, Frank created and while focusing awareness on how continues to support, an endowment for botanical research The eventual benefits retained by the Morris Arboretum can our actions impact the health of the that he established in memory of his grandfather, John be designated by the donor for a particular use at the time planet. Highlights included a water Plunkett, who was head gardener at an estate in Jenkintown. the gift is made. As Frank says, “The goal is to combine treasure hunt through the creek by philanthropic intent with an interest in mission.” The entire the Log Cabin, a water cycle game in Frank speaks eloquently about the role that charitable gift Arboretum community thanks Frank for this additional gift annuities can play in the life of an individual who has a the Azalea Meadow, and story time to support botanical research. commitment to a philanthropic mission and, simultaneously, on Out on a Limb. Campers started a concern about maintaining a life income stream. A one- If you are interested in joining with Frank Rasmus and the off their day with a relaxing yoga class time donation in cash or appreciated securities will result many others who have supported the work of the Morris under a shady oak tree, and took a in quarterly income payments and an immediate income Arboretum through a charitable gift annuity, please contact hike through the Arboretum’s lush tax deduction for a portion of the contribution that is the Victoria Sicks, Associate Director of Individual and Planned wetlands that concluded with a healthy charitable gift. The annuity payments may also be partially Giving at (215) 247-5777, ext 152 or via email at vsicks@ snack by the Sugarman Sculptures. tax-free during the annuitant’s lifetime. One particularly upenn.edu. Campers eagerly documented their important feature of a gift annuity is that the amount of observations in their field journals the payment is fixed at the time the gift is made, providing

Photo: Zac Brooks throughout the week. 17 | morris arboretum Seasons F A L L 2 0 1 2 | 18 Connections Beyond Our Learn and Discover Something New at the Gardens Lecture Series Morris Arboretum! Our mid-week afternoon series continues this fall with three talks designed to stimulate and enrich, whether you are a gardener or not. Our speakers will transport you to fter a hot summer, get back into your garden and start tour will take you to the main rooms of the mansion that has the worlds of the arts, humanities, sciences, sustainability, planning and planting for this fall, winter and next been meticulously maintained for more than 100 years, and ornithology, and travel. A reception with refreshments follows Aspring. Take adventure and join us on a trip. Here is a the expansive, terraced gardens that contain an exceptional each presentation and tours of the Arboretum are available sampling of different classes and trips offered this fall. To see collection of 20th-century sculpture. afterward. Reservations and payment are required in advance Philip Grausman, Leucantha, Courtesy of the Sculpture Foundation, Inc. all of our classes or to register, visit online.morrisarboretum.org/ as space is limited. Lectures are $18 for members and $20 for classes or check your Fall 2012 Course Brochure. non-members. Register online at online.morrisarboretum.org/ Art Inspired by Nature and Nature Inspired by Art classes or call (215) 247-5777, ext. 125. Great Plants for Fall Color: A Tour with the Arboretum’s Photo: ChesapeakeViews.com Wednesday, December 5, 2pm Curator The Chesapeake Bay – Tom Moran, Chief Curator and Director of Artistic Development, Saturday, October 20, 1-3pm A National Natural Grounds for Sculpture Members: $25, Non-members: $30 Treasure Art and nature are two of life’s greatest gifts. Grounds for Anthony Aiello, The Gayle E. Maloney Director of Horticulture Wednesday, October 10, Sculpture, the public sculpture garden and museum in and Curator, Morris Arboretum 2pm Hamilton, New Jersey was envisioned by sculptor and The Arboretum comes alive in autumn with a rich palette of Harry Campbell, Senior philanthropist J. Seward Johnson, to make contemporary brilliant colors. Join Tony for a tour focusing on colorful fall Scientist, The Chesapeake sculpture more accessible to people from all backgrounds. Tom foliage, fruit, and interesting bark texture. Bay Foundation Moran, will share an inside view of how landscape and art work together to create a unique experience Constructing the Landscape The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the U.S., for visitors. Five Tuesdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 7-9pm and Philadelphia Centennial Main Building – 1876 Saturday, October 27, 10am-12 noon Photo courtesy of the Print and Picture Collection, Free Library of Philadelphia and one of the most productive in the world. For nearly 40 Members: $150, Non-members: $180 years, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) has been a leader Lost Landscapes: The Centennial Exposition and West Session 1: Placing Plants in the Landscape in the fight to protect and restore the Bay. CBF’s Pennsylvania Photo: Arnold Winkler Fairmount Park Session 2: Selecting Quality Nursery Plants Senior Scientist, Harry Campbell, will share the story of the Friday, October 19, 10am-2pm Sessions 3 & 4: Architectural Elements Bay and the species that depend on it, as well as the work that Members: $75, Non-members: $85 Sessions 5 & 6: Tree and Shrub Installation and Maintenance is being done to save this national treasure. Nicole Juday, Horticulturist and Garden Writer This course offers an overview of landscape basics including In 1876, twenty million people visited the Centennial Saving America’s Exceptional Gardens choosing and buying healthy plants appropriate for your Exposition in Philadelphia, one of the first world’s fairs. Much Wednesday, November 7, 2 pm setting, guidelines for planning and installing hardscape of today’s West Fairmount Park is still influenced by the Antonia Adezio, President, The Garden Conservancy elements in your garden, and planting and maintaining monumental event that took place over a century ago. Join Exceptional gardens often begin as private affairs – the life trees, shrubs, and groundcovers. Arboretum staff and us for an exploration of the Centennial landscape, which was work of passionate, dedicated, and remarkably talented local instructors with years of experience teach this one of the major attractions of the Exposition. Many features gardeners. The six-session course. of this original landscape remain for those who know where Garden Conservancy Planting for Winter Pleasure to find them. Lunch is included in the trip fee and will be was established to Thursday, October 11, 7-9pm served at the Centennial Café at Ohio House, one of the few safeguard the country’s Members: $25, Non-members: $30 remaining Centennial structures. rich garden and Denis Lucey, Landscape Designer landscape heritage. Plant Identification Learn how you can extend the blooms of fall into winter by Conservancy President Four Wednesdays: October 17, 24, 31, November 7, selecting plants judiciously and by maximizing the use of Antonia Adezio will 10am-1pm microclimates. You will start to think of the seasons differently tell the inspiring stories Calling All Scarecrows! Members: $162, Non-members: $180 of these living works as Denis focuses on interesting branch structure, beautiful This year, the Morris Arboretum will welcome the Dr. Tim Block, The John J. Willaman Director of Botany, Morris of art, and describe bark, and evergreens that offer color highlights. scarecrows back to the Oak Allée for a fifth year! The Arboretum the steps the Garden walk will feature 30+ scarecrows, some storybook- Kykuit: Visit the Rockefeller Estate The purpose of this class is to teach participants the skills Conservancy takes themed to coincide with the Arboretum’s popular Thursday, October 4, 7:30am-6:30pm needed to identify vascular plants to the species level. You will to preserve them for storytime program, as well as our popular “designer” Members: $130, Non-members: $155 learn to carefully observe critical features of plants, and gain the education and scarecrows. The Scarecrow Walk will be on display from This hilltop paradise was home to four generations of the exposure to important botanical terms that are essential for enjoyment of future Saturday, October 6th through Sunday, October 21st. Rockefeller family, beginning with John D. Rockefeller. Our identifying plants. generations.

Photo: Yvonne Meziere 19 | morris arboretum Seasons F A L L 2 0 1 2 | 20 Moonlight & Roses Give a year of 2012 discovery and Karen McGinley, Associate Director, Development Programs learning with a n Friday, June 8th, more than 550 people gathered in the Arboretum’s spectacular Rose Garden to Gift Membership Ocelebrate Moonlight & Roses. Following cocktails and hors d’oeuvres in the garden, 320 guests dined under reat family and friends with a gift that the moonlit tent, where they danced the night away to the Photos: Mark Stehle “gives” for an entire year by giving them lively sounds of the Janis Nowlan Band. The weather was a Morris Arboretum membership. As $54 million toward the $60 million campaign goal. Susan’s T perfect and a wonderful time was had by all. members, your gift recipients can participate in energy and focus have been pivotal to the realization of the more than 25 free special events and programs It was another very successful fundraising year, with gross campaign’s two major capital projects, specifically Out on a offered annually. They will also receive discounts revenue totaling $225,000. Proceeds from this year’s Limb and Phase 1 of the Horticulture Center at Bloomfield on educational courses taught by Arboretum Moonlight & Roses will support annual operations, including Farm. These achievements have transformed experts, and they receive reciprocal admission the interior renovations to the historic George D. Widener the Morris Arboretum into the world-renowned public privileges to more than 200 gardens nationwide. Education & Visitor Center, and funding to address garden, center for education, and model of sustainability For more information about membership benefits handicap accessibility, café facilities and restrooms. These that it is today. or to purchase a gift membership online, visit us Photo: Paul W. Meyer improvements will allow the Peter Cilio and Denise DeLaurentis on the web at www.morrisarboretum.org. Arboretum to enhance the Cilio, this year’s experience of the more than Moonlight & Roses To receive signature Morris Arboretum gift wrapping, make not applicable towards membership purchases. To ensure your co-chairs, worked closely with the 120,000 visitors who visit the your purchase in The Shop at the Morris Arboretum. And, gift of membership materials are in hand by December 24, committee to ensure that Arboretum annually. Moonlight while you are at The Shop don’t forget to use your member all mail, online and phone orders must be received by & Roses was not only a spectacular discount on other purchases. Sorry, member discounts are December 10. Susan Mathes Oberwager, Ph.D. celebration, but also a fundraising was this year’s Moonlight & success that will help guarantee Roses honoree. As Co-Chair of the Morris Arboretum will remain the Always Growing Campaign, a beautiful and thriving cultural she led the effort that has enabled institution for generations to come. the Arboretum to raise more than Gardens, Wine and Wilderness: A Tour Adirondack Chairs of New Zealand, Rule the Garden Photo: Ken Bremer January 5-27, 2013 he Morris Arboretum’s summer exhibit, Take a Seat! Adirondack Chairs Re-interpreted, Imagine the trip of a lifetime. Under balmy skies you will captured the essence of summer the way it used visit some of nature’s most spectacular scenery, interspersed T with wonderful examples of human creativity – gardens, architecture, artistic creations, fine cuisine and wine. to be – carefree and unplugged. More than 35 artists reinvented a summer classic, the Adirondack chair, to create Learn the history and culture of a land from those who love and care for it. 70 unique works of art, in chair form. The Adirondack chair In January 2013, we are proud to offer this opportunity to experience the mystery, beauty and hospitality of New Zealand. itself is the embodiment of summer, its image forever bound Join Richard Lyon, R.L.A., and Paul Meyer of Morris Arboretum, and escape winter while you explore, learn and relax in the to those of , freshly-cut grass, lemonade and long gardens and natural wonders of this extraordinary destination. This trip is offered exclusively to Morris Arboretum members naps. The chairs were paired in twos or threes throughout and Penn alumni. the Morris Arboretum’s garden, and at Woodmere Art Museum, the Arboretum’s collaborator for this exhibit. For further information, please see our website: www.morrisarboretum.org. or call or e-mail Victoria Sicks of the Morris Arboretum at (215) 247-5777, ext. 152, or [email protected].

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