Let's Get Outside This Weekend: Winter Fun at the Morris Arboretum

This post is also published in this week's issue of The Chestnut Hill Local, in the column, "Take the Kids."

Winter Fun at the Morris Arboretum

I know we've all been avoiding going outdoors for any length of time, so many of us have probably not been to the beautiful Morris Arboretum in a while. This weekend is the perfect opportunity to visit again, with two days of activities planned for families. So, grab your hats, scarves, and boots and let your kids get a good dose of sunlight while they learn and play.

Cupid's Valentine's Centerpiece Workshop
Saturday, February 7
1:00pm – 3:00pm

Bring your kids (ages 5 to 12) and watch them create their own centerpiece made from fresh flowers for Valentine's Day. Everything is included in the cost ($30 for members, $33 for non-members). Your children will love bringing their beautiful centerpiece home to place on your kitchen table or to give as a gift to someone special. Make sure to bring along a box to place your arrangement in for the trip home.

Tu B’Shevat Family Day
Sunday, February 8, 2009
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Celebrate the Jewish New Year of Trees at the arboretum. Kids can make “tree buddies” and seedling plantings to take home. The tree seedlings will produce birch beer if they are well taken care of! Attend special interactive demonstrations about what trees produce - Date, Palm, Olive, Pomegranate and Fig. Activities are free with regular admission.

And throughout the week of Sunday, February 8 - February 15, pre-K through 3rd graders will transplant a tree seedling to take home, learn how to care for their new tree buddy, and take a short tour of the Morris Arboretum. To schedule a group visit, call 215-247-5777 ext 157.