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AnnuAl RepoRt
July 2011- June 2012
Mission Statement
T
he Morris Arboretum of the
University of Pennsylvania is
a historic public garden and
educational institution. It promotes
an understanding of the relationship
between plants, people and place through
programs that integrate science, art and
the humanities. The Arboretum conducts
four major activities: education, research,
outreach and horticultural display. As the
official Arboretum of the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania, the Morris Arboretum
of the University of Pennsylvania provides
research and outreach services to state
agencies, community institutions and to
citizens of Pennsylvania and beyond.
Photo: Paul W. Meyer
Adina rubella – Chinese buttonbush
AdvIsory BoArd
of MAnAgers
Ann reed, Chair
Jane Br
AnnuAl RepoRt July 2011- June 2012
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FinAnciAl RepoRt Fy 2011-2012
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Diana J. Mackie Ellen Magen & Gerald Katz Florenc
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MoonlighT & RoSeS suppoRteRs 2012
Ellen & Michael Colibraro Jeanne & Philip Connoll
Photo: Arnold Winkler Joanne & Kenneth Ford Kim
enDowMents Laura L. Barnes Horticulture Lecture
in-kinD DonAtions Anderson Ornamental Ironwork
tRibutes AnD MeMoRiAl giFts In honor of Shane C
Photo: Hello Gorgeous Photography In memory of
Fy 2012 MoRRis ARboRetuM stAFF
FPO The Morris Arboretum is proud to print this