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Morris Arboretum Continuing Education Spring 2015 GROWING MINDS NatureYoga for Families Tree Time Theatre CULINARY ADVENTURES Beer Tasting HORTICULTURE Gardening for Planet Earth Rose Pruning Basics HEALTH AND WELLNESS Mindfulness Meditation CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS Hypertufa Trough become a member and save All Membership Levels Include: Premier Memberships • FREE unlimited general admission for a year. Premier Memberships admit up to two named • Complimentary one-time use guest passes.* adults and their children (or up to 4 grandchildren) • DISCOUNTS in the Shop, at the Café, and 18 and under. on educational classes and excursions. • DISCOUNTS at local garden centers and Beech $125 - 4 free passes* other retailers. $240 (2 Year Membership ~ Save $10) 8 free passes* • FREE or discounted admission to special events. Members enjoy all the general benefits, plus • SHOP FIRST at our Plant Sale, plus • Invitation to the Holiday Garden Railway Evening. 1 FREE bonus plant. • Child Care Provider Benefit. • RECIPROCAL ADMISSION privileges to more than 300 gardens. Chestnut $175 - 6 free passes* • Seasons newsletter. Members enjoy all the benefits of Beech, plus • 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 admission for two additional guests every time you visit the Arboretum. General Memberships • Attend the Plant Sale Preview. Holly $250 - 8 free passes* Individual - 2 free passes* Members enjoy all the benefits of Chestnut, plus $65 (1 Year Membership) • Beautiful full-color calendar. $120 (2 Year Membership ~ Save $5) 4 free passes* • Invitations to exclusive Arboretum events for • Admits one named adult. Premier members. • Additional bonus plant at the Plant Sale (2 total). Dual - 2 free passes* $80 (1 Year Membership) Enjoy additional benefits at the Oak ($500) and $150 (2 Year Membership ~ Save $10) 4 free Laurel ($1,000) membership levels. Please call 1 passes* (215) 247-5777, ext. 151 for details or visit • Admits two named adults. our website. RENEW OR JOIN NOW ONLINE AT Family - 2 free passes* www.morrisarboretum.org. Benefit from “last year” $100 (1 Year Membership) pricing by joining online or by phone at (215) 247- $190 (2 Year Membership ~ Save $10) 4 free passes* 5777 ext. 151 by February 15, 2015. • Admits up to two named adults and their children *$14 retail value per pass 18 and under (or up to 4 grandchildren). Membership Level _____________ NEW RENEW (Member ID _______________ ) Primary Member Name (Mr./Ms./Mrs.) __________________________________________ Secondary Member Name ______________________________________ # of children ____ (list up to two names for Dual Membership or higher and number of children for Family or higher) Address _____________________________________________________ City __________________________________ State ________ Zip Code ____________ Phone ____________________ Email _________________________________________ Please make membership and course payment separately. Checks payable to the Morris Arboretum – Membership Dues Enclosed $ ______________ Check Visa MasterCard AmEx Discover CVC #: _______________________ Expires: _________ Signature: __________________________________________________________________ morris arboretum about the morris arboretum The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is an educational institution that promotes an understanding of the important relationships between people and plants. Founded in 1887 as the private estate of John and Lydia Morris, brother and sister, the Arboretum today is an interdisciplinary center that integrates art, science, and the humanities. It is the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The 167-acre public garden, located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia, provides an idyllic setting for historical architectural features as well as provides a fine collection of contemporary sculpture. Specialty garden areas include the Rose Garden, Swan Pond, English Park, Asian gardens, meadows, and woodlands. Over 12,000 labeled woody plants from around the world grow here along with superior plants for urban and community landscapes. The Arboretum provides internships, school tours, adult and professional education, lectures, and other special events. Come visit us. Admission is $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $8 for students and children ages 3 to 18 years. It is free to members and children under 3. Special tours for the public are held on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Other tours by reservation only; please call (215) 247-5777, ext. 157. The Arboretum is open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. November to March; 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on weekends from April to October. It is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Visit our web site regularly at www.morrisarboretum.org for information on what’s happening in the garden. 2 Please note: Parking adjacent to the Visitor Center is sometimes at full capacity on nice weather weekends. If you visit after noon, you may be required to park at the bottom of the hill and be Spring Courses 2015 at the Morris Arboretum shuttled into the garden. Cover image and image this page by Paul Meyer at a glance Starting Time Title Page # Date Classes listed by starting date February 12 7 p.m. Behind the Scenes Research: Sex Evolution in Plants ..........................................22 17 9 a.m. Contemporary Tree Appraisal..............................................................................31 21 10 a.m. An Inside Look at the Witchhazel Collection .......................................................7 22 1 p.m. Make-Your-Own Tonic Workshop ........................................................................9 26 9 a.m. The Future of Arboriculture in a Changing World .............................................31 27 10:30 a.m. All Around This World Music Series (Ages 1-2), Session I ..................................12 March 2 9 a.m. New Methods of Tree Analysis ............................................................................32 7 10 a.m. New Trends Designing in Glass: Fun Tricks for Loose Flowers ..........................15 7 9 a.m. Plant Diagnostics: It’s not CSI! ...........................................................................32 7 1 p.m. How Does Nature Inspire You? Kids’ Art Series (Ages 6-9) ................................13 10 8:30 a.m. Tree Canopy Conference: Preserving Trees in Our Communities ......................32 14 9:30 a.m. Rose Pruning Basics ............................................................................................19 14 1 p.m. Cooking with Pan Sauces ......................................................................................5 15 2 p.m. The Artist’s Garden: American Impressionism and the Garden Movement .........30 16 9 a.m. Sonic Tomography: Non-Invasive Tree Investigation ..........................................33 18 10 a.m. Winter Tree Identification ...................................................................................22 18 7 p.m. Creating Beautiful Landscapes under Mature Trees .............................................24 3 19 9:30 a.m. Pruning Shrubs for Maximum Health and Beauty: A Hands-on Class ...............33 21 8 a.m. Your Yard is for the Birds ....................................................................................26 21 1 p.m. Weeds at Our Feet ..............................................................................................19 22 1 p.m. Ikebana Flower Arranging ...................................................................................15 23 10:30 a.m. Seeds to Sprouts, Spring Adventures! (Ages 2—4), Session I ..............................12 25 9 a.m. Crane Operator Licensing: CIC Certification Testing & Training ......................33 27 9:15 a.m. The Morris Legacy: Art Museum Collections and the Waterworks .....................28 28 10:30 a.m. Greenhouse and Propagation Tour ........................................................................8 28 12:30 p.m. Hand-made Paper Bowls .....................................................................................16 28 7:30 p.m. Birding in the Wissahickon: Evening Owl Walk ................................................26 April 4 1 p.m. Green Roof Nest Box Workshop .........................................................................16 7 7 p.m. Gardening for Planet Earth: 10 Ways That You Can Make a Difference ............19 8 9 a.m. Introductory Tree Climbing ................................................................................34 8 10 a.m. Stroller Strides® ...................................................................................................13 8 1 p.m. Walking Mindfulness Meditation ..........................................................................9 8 4 p.m. Kids Click! Nature Photography Workshop, Session II (Ages 12-15) ..................13 8 7 p.m. Pruning for the Homeowner ...............................................................................20 9 4 p.m. Kids Click! Nature Photography Workshop, Session I (Ages 8-11) .....................13 9 7 p.m. The Mixed Border for All Seasons ......................................................................24 10 10:30 a.m. All Around This World Music Series (Ages 2-4), Session II ................................12 11 9:30 a.m. Wedding Flower Design Workshop