Troy Bynum, Whitemarsh Foundation  

Join us for a morning exploring the birds at the Dixon Meadow Preserve. Covering 14 acres of land, the Dixon Meadow Preserve includes a boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile. The preserve is a haven for birders, walkers and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. Each of these three walks will highlight different birds as the meadow’s residents shift in each season! 

An accomplished wildlife photographer, Troy’s work has been published by notable national and  regional publications.  Troy is also an avid birder and experienced guide, and volunteers as Field Trip Chair for Liberty Bird Alliance where he coordinates and often leads domestic and international birding trips for the members.

Meet at the Dixon Meadow Preserve, 548 Flourtown Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444. Bring your binoculars.  Please wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Saturdays: April 11, June 13, September 5;  choose one date or join us for all three!

Only one date remains!  Join us in late summer!

Saturday September 5
8:00 – 9:30 am  

Members: $25 / Non-members: $30

Jessica Liddell, Owner, Bella Mosaic 

Mosaic art is an amazing medium for creating unique pieces for both indoor and outdoor spaces. In this hands-on, two-session course, students will learn about mosaic design, cutting tile, assembling, and grouting projects. You will work on creating your own unique wall hanging for indoor use. Instructor Jessica Liddell has been teaching ceramics to adults and children since 1995. She has exhibited her work nationally and has directed collaborative public arts projects in community centers, camps, and schools.
This is a two-session class. Materials will be provided. 

Two Fridays: July 10, July 17 
12:30 – 2:30 pm 

Members: $90 / Non-members: $100 

Growing Minds at Morris Arboretum & Gardens is a program series for kids and families that inspires a sense of wonder about the natural world within the beautiful setting of the Morris. The classes represented in this section offer children and their caregivers the opportunity to connect meaningfully with nature through a wide variety of creative and educational programs.

 Parents and caregivers are asked to stay with children for classes.

Stephanie Bruneau, Assistant Director of Adult Education, Morris Arboretum & Gardens 
Staff Members, Penn Vet, Wildlife Futures Program 
  
Come join us for an all-ages program all about fireflies, bats, and other creatures of the night! 

Did you know that fireflies are not flies, but are actually beetles? Or that our planet is home to over 2,200 firefly species, and that over 30 species can be found in PA? Or that “glow worms” are actually firefly larvae, and can be found lighting up the soil all around us at night if we only know where and how to look?   
  
In this program, we will explore the natural history of fireflies, ways of observing and telling them apart, and what we can do to make our gardens more “glowing.” Then, representatives from the Penn Vet Wildlife Futures Program will tell us about the work that they do to help our state’s wild species thrive, and about some of our nighttime neighbors that come out when the sun goes down!  

The program will conclude with a short night walk in the garden where we will look for these nocturnal neighbors, and see some light-flash conversations in person.  

One registration covers one adult and one child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Additional adults will require additional registration.  

Thursday, June 25 
7:30 – 9:00 pm 

Members: $25 / Non-members: $30 

Meghan Dwyer, Yoga Teacher 

Join Meghan Dwyer once again for a gentle, all-levels yoga class on the beautiful grounds of the Morris. In tune with the new moon and the changing astrological season, we’ll move slowly, breathe deeply, and connect with nature’s quiet invitation to begin again. 

Similar to the first session, this practice also blends mindful movement, breath, and reflection to help you set heartfelt intentions for the lunar cycle ahead and deepen your connection to the earth, the season, and your own inner rhythms, supporting intention-setting and gentle renewal.

Please bring your own mat.   

Tuesday, July 14 
11:00 am – 12:15 pm 
 
Members: $30 / Non-members: $35 

Meghan Dwyer, Yoga Teacher 

Join Meghan Dwyer this evening 'under the new moon' to close out the series of gentle, all-levels yoga class on the beautiful grounds of the Morris. In tune with the new moon and the changing astrological season, we’ll move slowly, breathe deeply, and connect with nature’s quiet invitation to begin again. 

As in the earlier sessions, this practice also blends mindful movement, breath, and reflection to help you set heartfelt intentions for the lunar cycle ahead and further deepen your connection to the earth, the season, and your own inner rhythms, supporting intention-setting and gentle renewal.

Please bring your own mat.   

Tuesday, August 11 
5:15 – 6:30 pm  
 
Members: $30 / Non-members: $35 

Mary Campbell, Yoga Teacher 

Reconnect with your body, breath, and the beauty of nature in this gentle chair yoga series of four sessions held outdoors at the Morris. Designed for practitioners of all levels, this practice invites you to explore yoga in a safe, supported, and accessible way. 

Whether you are returning to movement after an injury, managing chronic conditions, or simply looking for a gentle outdoor practice, this series offers a welcoming space to move, breathe, and restore.  

Bring a chair if you prefer, or one will be provided, and wear comfortable layers to enjoy the meadow’s fresh air. Mary Campbell is a yoga teacher, reiki master, poet and outdoor enthusiast. She currently teaches at Camaraderie, Ambler.  

Four Fridays: June 5, 12, 19, 26 
10:30 – 11:30 am 

Members: $95 / Non-members: $115

Maura Manzo, Yoga and Meditation Teacher 
  
Join experienced yoga instructor Maura Manzo for this one-of-a-kind yoga experience on the Out on a Limb exhibit at Morris, suspended 50 feet above ground and surrounded by a canopy of trees, colors, sights and sounds.  
 
This unique practice will be tailored to all skill levels and focuses on poses that promote rootedness, connection, and mindfulness. Human beings are deeply connected to trees and have much to learn from them. Class will end with an extended guided relaxation inspired by one of the greatest teachings of trees: There is beauty that comes from letting go. 
  
This treetop yoga experience is a wonderful way to combine the physical and mental benefits of yoga with the beauty and serenity of the natural world. You are invited to come early to class and explore the walking trails and gardens within the Morris as part of your experience. One Thursday evening scheduled each month.  Pricing is per session.  Register for each session separately.

  Pricing is per session; Register below. 

Maura Manzo, Yoga and Meditation Teacher 

Thursday, July 23
5:15 – 6:30 pm 

Members: $35 / Non-members: $40 

Maura Manzo, Yoga and Meditation Teacher 

Thursday, August 27
5:15 – 6:30 pm 

Members: $35 / Non-members: $40 

Jennifer Schelter, Teacher, Writer, Artist, and Founder of The Radiant Retreat

Have you seen the incredible summer view from the grassy plateau, surrounded by blue sky, towering hemlocks and beech trees, facing West from Morris towards Erdenheim Farms?

This setting and view provide the backdrop for a unique opportunity to study gentle yoga led by Jennifer Schelter, one of Philadelphia's premier yoga teachers. Master yoga teacher, writer, and artist, Jennifer has taught for 26yrs. Her philosophy is to practice for longevity and aging gracefully. She offers a rare embodied and poetic quality of metaphor, and inspiration for creative, mindful living. The yoga practice is both for the body, as well as for the opportunity to reflect on one’s own heart, intention and truth.

Participants practice the basics of yoga: breathing, mindfulness meditation, balance, strength, flexibility, core awareness, and deep relaxation. All are welcome, including beginners. Please bring a yoga mat, a towel to place under your mat, and wear comfortable clothes. In inclement weather the class will meet indoors. Registration includes four sessions for a summer of inspiration, health and zen.

Four Mondays: July 6, 13, 20, 27
5:15–6:15 pm   

Members: $85 / Non-members: $95

**Single-session walk-ins always welcome on fair-weather days $25. Exact change cash payment is required; please arrive 10-15 minutes early. (no member discount)

Lisa Zahren, Mindful Dance Instructor 

How do you connect with joy? Something deeper than just fleeting fun, but a deeper experience of the grounded and peaceful presence within your heart? Do you seek it in nature? Through mindful movement like dance or yoga?
Join us for a special summer morning immersed in community—among trees, plants, and fellow participants—at Morris. In this one-time workshop, movement instructor Lisa Zahren will guide you in exploring JOY through intentional, embodied practice.
With more than 15 years of experience supporting people of all abilities and body types, Lisa creates an inclusive environment where participants are invited to deepen their relationship with joy through gentle, guided movement.
All bodies are welcome!

Thursday, July 30
8:30 –10:00 am

Members $20 | Non-members $25

Troy Bynum, Whitemarsh Foundation  

Join us for a morning exploring the birds at the Dixon Meadow Preserve. Covering 14 acres of land, the Dixon Meadow Preserve includes a boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile. The preserve is a haven for birders, walkers and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. Each of these three walks will highlight different birds as the meadow’s residents shift in each season! 

An accomplished wildlife photographer, Troy’s work has been published by notable national and  regional publications.  Troy is also an avid birder and experienced guide, and volunteers as Field Trip Chair for Liberty Bird Alliance where he coordinates and often leads domestic and international birding trips for the members.

Meet at the Dixon Meadow Preserve, 548 Flourtown Rd, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444. Bring your binoculars.  Please wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. Choose one date or join us for all three! Register for each session separately. Pricing is per session. 

Saturdays: April 11, June 13, September 5 
8:00 – 9:30 am  

Members: $25 / Non-members: $30

Please go to our Birding section to register for this course