Travels @ 12: Seoulful Gardens and More in South Korea

For the first time ever, the International Congress on Education at Botanic Gardens was held in Asia. Hundreds of delegates from around the world descended upon Seoul to enjoy the culture and learn from each other. Take a trip to the other side of the world with Mackenzie Knight-Fochs, Education Programs Manager, and Bryan Thompsonowak, Director of Education at Morris Arboretum & Gardens, to see some of Seoul and its gardens, the Korea National Arboretum, and other South Korean horticultural delights.

Travels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world. 

NEW in 2026: Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather.

Virtual Registration

Watch Party Registration

Program Details

• The webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.
• All registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links. 
• In-person registration is limited to 24. Due to limited seating, virtual registrants cannot attend in person. 
• Registration is free, but required to receive program links.
• Virtual participants must download Zoom.
• Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
• For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025. 

About the Presenters

Mackenzie Knight-Fochs returned to the Arboretum in 2022 as the Education Programs Manager. She previously served as the Education Intern from 2012 to 2014. She completed the Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture in 2016, receiving her Master’s in Public Horticulture. Prior to returning to the Arboretum, she worked for the Friends of Laurel Hill and at the Delaware Center for Horticulture. Mackenzie has a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and life sciences communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Bryan Thompsonowak is the Director of Education at the Morris Arboretum. He completed the Longwood Graduate Program in 2015, receiving his Master’s in Public Horticulture. He has experience as an environmental educator at Bartram’s Garden and an arborist at Wells Tree Service. He studied environmental science at Albright College. Bryan also serves on the Woody Plant Conference Committee.