Morris Arboretum Courses for LAs – October through January
October 10, 2019 - January 22, 2020
To register, please visit http://bit.ly/MorrisSOA or call 215-247-5777, ext. 125.
- An Ecological Approach to Waterway Stabilization and Restoration
Instructor, John Munro, Applied Ecologist
Learn techniques, practices, plantings, and materials for ecological waterway. Understand river dynamics and the way water carves the land in natural and built landscapes.
Thursday and Friday, October 10 and 11, 9 am—4 pm
- Tree Canopy Conference
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. We will consider tree species for the future canopy, how plant exploration is adding pest and stress resistant species to our planting options, and what can be done to preserve valuable veteran trees.
Friday, October 18, 9 am—5 pm
- Native Woody Plants
Instructor, Robert Wells, Associate Director, Arboriculture Outreach, Morris Arboretum
Identify native woody plants of our region and learn how to use them in the landscape.
Friday, November 1, 8:30 am—3:30 pm
- Conifers for Mid-Atlantic Landscapes
Instructor, Stephen Chisholm, Jr., President, Aspen Tree Expert Co., Inc.
We will examine the most common native and introduced conifer species and cultivars that grow well in our region.
Wednesday, January 15, 8:30 am—3:30 pm
- Roots of the Romantic Garden
Instructor, Bess Wellborn Yates, Adjunct Professor, Temple University
We will focus on the historical and cultural influence that public gardens from around the world have had on modern landscape design.
Wednesday, January 22, 8:30 am—12:30 pm
To register, please visit http://bit.ly/MorrisSOA or call 215-247-5777, ext. 125.