The School of Arboriculture at Morris Arboretum offers high-quality courses designed for arborists, landscape architects and designers, urban foresters, land managers, and other tree care professionals. Classes cover a wide range of topics including climbing techniques and safety, tree identification, pest and disease problems, tree health, applied ecology, and land management practices. The School of Arboriculture is committed to providing first-rate educational and professional development opportunities led by world-renowned instructors and experts in the field.
You can register for classes by following this link: https://online.morrisarboretum.org/schoolofarboriculture The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is an educational institution that promotes an understanding of the important relationships between people and plants. Founded in 1887 as the private estate of John and Lydia Morris, brother and sister, the Arboretum today is an interdisciplinary center that integrates art, science, and the humanities. It is the official arboretum of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. The 167-acre public garden is located in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. Specialty garden areas include the Rose Garden, Swan Pond, English Park, Asian gardens, meadows, and woodlands. More than 12,000 labeled woody plants from around the world grow here along with superior plants for urban and community landscapes. The Arboretum provides internships, school tours, adult and professional education, lectures, and other special events. For any questions please contact Robert Wells at [email protected]
