Philadelphia Flower Show

A great article about the Philadelphia Flower Show with an interview with our own curator, Anthony S. Aiello -http://bit.ly/b57Fh4.  This year's theme is "Passport to the World," "designed to show off the flora of nations and honor all the globe-trotting Americans who have gone hunting for plants from other lands." Below is an image from The United States Exploring Expedition that Tony talks about.

A beautiful image from The United States Exploring Expedition, 1838-1842.

Out on a Limb

Out on a Limb, originally uploaded by Morris Arboretum.

Check out the snow at Out on a Limb. Our staff worked hard to quickly remove the snow and ice so that we could open the arboretum for visitors to come and view the beauty of the season. If you have cabin fever, you should get outside and come take a walk around Morris Arboretum. Great shot by Paul Meyer - check out more on our Flickr site:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/morrisarboretum/

Geotagging at the Morris Arboretum with flickr

Check out some Morris Arboretum pictures geotagged on flickr - thanks to Tie Guy II - they are mapped to specific places on the aerial photograph with little points.

When you click on the points, the picture that was tagged at that location pops up.

Click here to see this in action:
http://bit.ly/bwpVu5

Our flickr site can be found here:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/morrisarboretum/

You can even upload your own photos to the Morris Arboretum flickr group.  Have fun!

Morris Arboretum Offers 50% Discount For Cyclists.

The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania in Chestnut Hill offers a discount for those who arrive by bicycle. Bicyclists can visit the grounds for $7. Normal admission for non-members is $14.

Getting to the Morris Arboretum is easy. Take the Wissahickon Bikeway and Forbidden Drive to the end and turn right on Northwestern Avenue. Cross Germantown Ave and proceed on Northwestern Ave to the entrance on the left.

For more information go to http://morrisarboretum.org.


From Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
http://bit.ly/9KZz9s

Good news for sustainabilty and Morris Arboretum

(Media-Newswire.com) - PHILADELPHIA –- The University of Pennsylvania’s Green Fund will accept applications beginning Feb. 1 for a second round of one-time grants to be used to finance innovative ideas from students, faculty or staff that are designed to help Penn meet its sustainability goals, as outlined in its Climate Action Plan.

Deadline for submission is March 15, and the awards will be announced in April. The maximum allocation is $50,000.

In an effort to replenish the fund and make future awards possible, prospective grant-seekers should note that projects generating financial savings to the University are expected to repay the award.

Examples of projects funded from the first round of applications last fall include an energy-saving window-restoration project in a fraternity house, a garden and an educational and transportation project at Morris Arboretum.

Additional information and application guidelines are available at www.upenn.edu/sustainability.

High Rating for Morris Arboretum by Trip Advisor

Morris Arboretum was listed by TripAdvisor.com as number 6 in the top 300 Things to Do in Philly.

See the full list:
http://bit.ly/5mDMEO

See our entry:
http://bit.ly/ajgD9M
Go and add your own review!

Tree Adventure featured on NBC's 'The 10! Show'

NBC 10's Tim Furlong recently visited the Morris Arboretum and takes you on a tour of Tree Adventure. Check out the video here.