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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania began in 1887 as ''Compton,'' the summer home of John and Lydia Morris, brother and sister. John and Lydia Morris laid plans for a school and laboratory at Compton devoted to horticulture and botany. Through the stewardship and vision of the Quaker family, Compton became the Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania in 1932. Listed on The National Register of Historic Places, it is an interdisciplinary resource center for the University, and is recognized as the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Science, art, and humanities are pursued through a variety of research, teaching, and outreach programs that link the Arboretum to a worldwide effort to nurture the earth's forests, fields and landscapes.

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  Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

  100 Northwestern Avenue
  Philadelphia, PA 19118

  Phone: 215-247-5777

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• Locations

  Chestnut Hill, Germantown, and Mt. Airy

• Current Events

  07/27/09- Ongoing	Go Out on a Limb Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  07/04/09- Ongoing	Tree Adventure Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

• Upcoming Events

  11/27/09- 01/03/10	Holiday Garden Railway Display Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  12/13/09	Caroling by the University of Pennsylvania Glee Club Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania

• Reviews

  • Event Name: Tree Adventure
    "The most fun a tree lover can have."
    Review posted by: Elyse S. from Philadelphia., Pa, Jul 10, 2009
    

    The new Tree Adventure at the Morris Arboretum is delighting visitors of all ages. The birds eye view of the forest from the elevated platform is inspiring and beautiful. Take your passport to... Expand

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    The new Tree Adventure at the Morris Arboretum is delighting visitors of all ages. The birds eye view of the forest from the elevated platform is inspiring and beautiful. Take your passport to investigate the rest of the garden, the railroad, fernery, spring house and the stick building. Don't miss the other treasures off the path. Collapse

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• Past Events

  10/12/09- 10/14/09	Scarecrow Walk Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  10/04/09	Fall Festival Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  10/03/09- 10/04/09	Fall Fun Weekend at Morris Arboretum Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  10/03/09- 10/18/09	Calling all Scarecrows Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  09/21/09- 09/23/09	Back to School Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  08/06/09- 08/20/09	XPN Kids Corner at the Morris Arboretum series Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  06/25/09	Groovin' in the Garden: Abstract Truth Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  06/18/09- 07/16/09	Groovin' in the Garden Concert Series Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  06/12/09	Moonlight and Roses Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  06/06/09	Garden Discovery Series: Battle of the Bugs Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  05/23/09- 10/12/09	Garden Railway Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  04/27/09- 05/03/09	Museum Week at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  04/25/09	Morris Arboretum Celebrates Arbor Day Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  03/30/09- 04/18/09	Patrick Dougherty Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  11/01/08- 03/28/09	Winter Wellness Walk Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania
  11/01/08- 09/30/09	Andrea Baldeck Photo Exhibit: The Texture of Trees Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania