Guided Tree Walks

11-10-2007 - 12-31-2009

Artisan Tree and Treehouse LLC

http://www.artisantrees.com/th/courses.htm

Various Locations -

Admission: 0

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On the 2nd Saturday of each month, take an informal nature walk in a local park with Artisan Tree and Treehouse, LLC These walks are guided by an ISA certified arborist The focus is trees, though everyone is encouraged to add their knowledge of the natural world to the discussion: fungi, flora, and fauna are examined Locations are given a week in advance via the email list For a complete schedule of dates and locations, see the official website

The Penn State Master Gardeners of Delaware County will cover different gardening topics including hostas, vegetable gardening, color in garden, garden pollinators, good and bad bugs, composting, turf and lawn care, and garden design Sessions begin at 10 am and last no more than 2 hours

Tree Adventure

07-04-2009 - 01-01-2037

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

http://www.morrisarboretum.org

Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania - 100 Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia PA 19118

Admission: Free with admission

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Coming this summer to the Morris Arboretum is a dramatic new exhibit called Tree Adventure, which explores the relationship between plants and people with its central theme, we need trees, and trees need us The iconic centerpiece of the exhibit is Out on a Limb, a dramatic new 450-foot long walkway that will soar 50 feet above the forest Armed with a Passport to Adventure, visitors can also travel the expanse of the Arboretum’s 92-acre garden to learn the critical role trees play in our environment while having fun engaging with trees The exhibit will be a fully accessible, fascinating learning experience for both children and adults

Tree Decorating, Santas Arrival and Holiday Lights Begins

11-28-2009 - 11-28-2009

Saturday

Camden Children's Garden

http://camdenchildrensgarden.org/

Camden Children's Garden - 3 Riverside Drive Camden NJ 08103

Admission: Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for children (3-11), and free for children two and younger Admission per person at Aquarium/Garden Gate $350 per person

856-365-8733

Start Time(s): 12-8 pm

Always a festive day at the Camden Children’s Garden, this is the kick-off event for 8th Annual Holiday Festival of Lights The day includes a sponsor tree-decorating contest, Santa’s afternoon arrival, crafts, and storybook reading Tree Decorating 12-4 pm At night, the Garden will be lit for the first time this year, including animated light sculptures and the Enchanted Wonderland Garden premieres its lights at 5:30 pm and is open until 8 pm for the first night of the Festival of Lights Separate admission after 5 pm

Holiday Festival of Lights

12-04-2009 - 01-02-2010

Friday, Saturday

Camden Children's Garden

http://camdenchildrensgarden.org/

Camden Children's Garden - 3 Riverside Drive Camden NJ 08103

Admission: Admission: $6 for adults, $5 for children (3-11), and free for children two and younger Admission per person at Aquarium/Garden Gate $350 per person

856-365-8733

Start Time(s): 5:30-8 pm

Enjoy a magical holiday tradition on the Camden Waterfront In the evening, stroll through the 45 acres of gardens that include over 100,000 beautiful holiday lights and animated light sculptures See live butterflies in the Philadelphia Eagles Four Season Butterfly House Meet Santa Claus, his elves and Garden Mascot Mum Bear Enjoy Plaza de Aibonito, a heated Tropical Holiday exhibit and learn about the Hispanic tradition of Three Kings Day Guests can ride the Carousel, Butterfly Spring Ride or the Arrow River Express Train Ride for an additional fee Amuse yourself in an enchanted Wonderland with animated scenes and model trains  

Autumn's Colors

09-07-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Longwood Gardens

http://www.longwoodgardens.org

Longwood Gardens - 1001 Longwood Road Route 1 and Route 52 Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: Included with Gardens admission

610-388-1000

http://tickets.longwoodgardens.org

Start Time(s): 9 am-5 pm

Celebrate the harvest season amid the glowing reds, brilliant golds and bright oranges of nature’s foliage Gorgeous gourds, giant pumpkins, thousands of blooming chrysanthemums, tasty autumnal treats and music throughout the gardens complement this fun fall festival

A Longwood Gardens Christmas

11-26-2009 - 01-10-2010

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Longwood Gardens

http://www.longwoodgardens.org

Longwood Gardens - 1001 Longwood Road Route 1 and Route 52 Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: Included with Gardens admission

610-388-1000

http://tickets.longwoodgardens.org

Start Time(s): 9 am-9 pm

A holiday fantasy awaits visitors with elegantly decorated trees, waves of poinsettias and an expanded outdoor light display that will dazzle Ice skating shows under the stars, organ sing-a-longs, strolling singers, choir and hand bell concerts fill the gardens with the sounds of the season Special festivities on New Year’s Eve for the entire family complete your holiday season

Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly cut greens The moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts An advanced workshop has been added for those who have already taken this class and wish to get started without instruction Registration is limited to 25 per session Please bring pruners and plastic (dish) gloves The Arboretum supply all other materials

Gorgeous greens, holiday accents, and long-lasting wreaths! The new site for this event will allow for creative winter displays and educational information on the greens being sold Entrance is free and the public is welcome!

Southern charm will abound with the 2010 Winter Celebration Join Greg Paige as he shares stories and images of his journey through horticulture and his current involvement as Curator with Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory Arboretum in Charlotte, North Carolina Registration will begin in December Greg Paige joined the Bartlett ranks as Arboretum Curator at the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory in Charlotte, North Carolina in May of 2005 Greg has a long and diverse career working in public horticulture for over 15 years This span includes working at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden in Belmont North Carolina, the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, and the Biltmore Estate in Asheville North Carolina He has also worked at the Holden Arboretum outside Cleveland Ohio, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden as well a stint in the landscape maintenance world, the nursery trade, and as a Horticulturist at a Cemetery

Managing a healthy landscape offers many challenges! Join Greg Paige, Curator for Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory Arboretum for a discussion on drought stress, insects, and disease associated with home gardens and landscapes The solution? come find out! Tough, groovy plants that look good and work well in our stressful urban landscapes will be highlighted Registration is limited to 40

Since colonial days, farmers have gathered to share information about their crops and livestock and compare notes on cultivation methods Pennsylvania's founder, William Penn, organized an agricultural show in Philadelphia as early as 1686 Today the show is comprised of one million square feet of space under one continuous roof – the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural event in the United States It continues to focus on excellence in agriculture and provides over $300,000 in premiums to winning participants You’ll start the morning touring with the executive staff of the Farm Show Lunch offers a variety of Pennsylvania products, from mushrooms to trout chowder to honey ice cream There will also be plenty of time to explore the activities of Farmer Day on your own Travel will be in a large coach bus Registration is limited to 35 Lunch will be on your own in the Farm Show Food Court

Joanne Walkovic Memorial Lecture for the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Chapter, the co-sponsors for this event A reception will follow In this lecture, Stephanie Cohen, enthusiastic writer, instructor, and “Perennial Diva,” will feature native perennial species, found named cultivars, and those bred in test tubes from various native species Travel through the seasons with Stephanie as she provides exciting new choices for your garden and come watch the dirt fly, as she has a “no holds barred” reputation Stephanie Cohen has taught herbaceous plants and perennial design at Temple University for over 20 years She was director of the Landscape Arboretum at Temple University, Ambler She is a contributing editor for Fine Gardening, the HGTV newsletter, the advisory board for Green Profit, Green Scene, and a regional writer for the Blooms of Bressingham Plant Program She also writes for American Nurseryman

Join Rhoda Maurer, Collections Documentation and Program Manager, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum Learn how to create winter interest in your garden with berries, bark, and buds The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025

Join Andrew Bunting, Curator of the Scott Arboretum, for a series of free tours at the Scott Arboretum "A Walk with the Curator" program, previously only available to interns of the Scott Arboretum, provides an in-depth look at the collections, gardens, and plant selections through the eyes of the man responsible for curating the collection Andrew Bunting will discuss the most recent accessions acquired for the collection, why plants were removed from the collection and maybe should be removed from your garden, as well as the latest garden designs at the Scott Arboretum The tours are one Monday each month from 2:30 to 3:30 pm, and the topics are the curator's preference The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled

Join Curator, Andrew Bunting and Educational Programs Coordinator, Julie Jenney for an in-depth look at Hamamelidaceae, the witch hazel family Through classroom discussion and explorations in the collections you will get a close look at this diverse and beautiful family Participants will receive thorough fact sheets on each plant covered in the class This will also be a perfect time of year to wander through the bright blooms and fragrance of the witch hazel collection Registration is limited to 40 In order to reduce the cost of this seminar, lunch will not be included; you are invited to bring your own lunch

Join Julie Jenney, Educational Programs Coordinator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum Come experience the early spring blooms and fragances at the Scott Arboretum The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025

Escape winter’s chill and visit a lush oasis as thousands of orchid blooms fill Longwood’s Conservatory Breathtaking displays, including the award-winning Living Wall of Orchids, enchant visitors In March, thousands of bulbs begin to bloom outside creating a palette of early spring color

OrKid Day featuring Billy Jonas & the Philadelphia Zoo

01-23-2010 - 01-23-2010

Saturday

Longwood Gardens

http://www.longwoodgardens.org

Longwood Gardens - 1001 Longwood Road Route 1 and Route 52 Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: Free with Gardens admission

610-388-1000 x100

http://tickets.longwoodgardens.org

Start Time(s): 12:30 pm & 2 pm

A Billy Jonas performance is an explosion of energy In singalongs, bangalongs, whisperalongs, as well as improvised songs, his primary instrument is the audience Everyone becomes part of this performance

Those familiar with the Philadelphia region are likely to recognize the names of Rittenhouse, Clothier, Gratz and Elkins, among many others What few realize, however, is that each of these places and institutions can be traced to the legacies of real people: individuals and families who made their fortunes in developing and industrializing the city of Philadelphia Nonetheless, greatness can be—and indeed should be—measured in more ways than one While these early Philadelphians may most often be remembered for their keen business sense, unrivaled success and accumulated wealth, it is ultimately how they chose to utilize their influence and share their fortunes that measured their true greatness They have surely earned their peaceful rest at Laurel Hill Learn about the philanthropic deeds of these do-gooders with big wallets and bigger hearts in Philanthropic Philadelphians, a walking tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery that will be guided by Dr David Horwitz, historian, professor and Friends of Laurel Hill board member

The Penn Glee Club will perform holiday favorites that will bring a festive air to the garden Be sure to sing along with them as you stroll through the winter garden Visitors can also enjoy the Garden Railway, one of the Arboretum's most beloved attractions, with its meticulously decorated buildings and lights that twinkle along the tracks and around the surrounding landscape

Victorian Philadelphians loved visual symbolism, and even their simplest grave markers are likely to be ornamented by ivy (for eternal life), lilies (for resurrection) or hour glasses (for brevity of life) Oftentimes, the symbolism is both lavish and individualized A civic reformer is memorialized with a bas-relief showing the Schuylkill Canal and the Philadelphia Water Works A prison reformer is celebrated with a grand model of Moyamensing Prison A shattered column, a cavalry officer’s sword and a pair of spurs mark the resting place of one of the first soldiers to die at the Battle of Little Big Horn, infamously known as Custer’s Last Stand A mother who died in childbirth is compellingly depicted clasping her two dead babies Nineteenth-century Philadelphians understood Laurel Hill not only as a cemetery, but also as a vast sculptural garden and retreat Accordingly, they came by the thousands to read the symbolic messages that the dead had left for the living The Language of the Dead, a walking tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery, will be expertly guided by Dr Michael Brooks, a professor at West Chester University, former board member of the Friends of Laurel Hill, and longtime docent for the cemetery

The annual General Meade Birthday Celebration will mark the 194th anniversary of the birth of General George G Meade, commander of the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg A parade of Civil War re-enactors, civilians in period attire, special dignitaries, heritage groups and participants will advance to Meade’s final resting place and memorialize his services to his nation A 21-gun salute and champagne toast will cap off the program at graveside, and will be followed by a reception in the Cemetery Gatehouse A tour of historic Laurel Hill will be offered following the festivities (weather permitting) This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Meade Birthday Celebration, which will take place on Thursday, December 31st at 12 noon The event will be hosted by the General Meade Society of Philadelphia and the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery Admission is free, and all are invited to get an early start on their New Year’s Eve festivities For information, please call 215-228-8200, or visit wwwthelaurelhillcemeteryorg

An informative overview of Laurel Hill's long and colorful history, this walking tour of Laurel Hill will include all of the highlights, hot spots and notable stories that afford the cemetery its wow factor This is the ultimate tour for first-time visitors to Laurel Hill, and anyone else who likes beautiful art, stimulating history, and just enjoying lifeeven amongst the dead