Archived News From January 2009
Announcing the Pennsylvania Forests Web Seminar Center
Penn State Natural Resources Extension to roll out a monthly online seminar
Gardens, Adventures and Faraway Places Lecture Series
From the Amazon to the Andes; Travels in Peru
Philadelphia Zoo and ZNN Announce “Animal-in-Chief” election results
Children and their families voted and have named pygmy loris “favorite animal”
Famed Brandywine Artist Andrew Wyeth Dies at Age 91
Wyeth (1917-2009) painted until recently, with some new works exhibited at the Brandywine River Museum last year.
Orchids Take Center Stage for 'Orchid Extravaganza' at Longwood Gardens
From January 24 through March 31, the famed Chester County display garden will pay homage to one of the world's most beloved flowers.
Winner of Poster Contest Marks 150th Birthday of Zoo
Philadelphia Zoo and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts joined forces to host student competition.
Scott Arboretum Director Claire Sawyers To Give Klein Endowed Lecture at Morris
She will speak on 'The Authentic Garden: Five Principles for Celebrating a Sense of Place.' A reception will follow.
TreeVitalize Program Gets a Boost From William Penn Grant To Morris Arboretum
William Penn Foundation awards $440,000 grant to arboretum for two-year program of tree planting, management.
Chanticleer Awards Three Scholarships To Enhance Professional Development
Scholarships aim to help build better public gardens by providing staffers with opportunities for academic and creative growth.
Artist Patrick Dougherty To Create an Abstract Sculpture at Morris Arboretum
The site-specific, outdoor creation will be built in Butcher Sculpture Garden along Wissahickon Creek from March 30 to April 18.
Tyler Director Rick Colbert Honored by University of Delaware
He is one of three alumni to be lauded in annual ceremony at the university's homecoming.