WCROC Horticultural Garden
After visiting the Childrens Garden, cross the road to visit the WCROC Horticultural Garden, an All-America Selections display site since 1990. Gardens and displays include the Wes Gray Backyard Garden, Roger and Barbara Larson Garden, Hardy Shrub Rose Garden, Heritage Garden, Shady Hosta Garden, Lady Slipper Display, Perennial Garden, Chrysanthemum Garden, Water Garden, Hanging Basket Display Annual Flower Gardens, Woody Plant Arboretum, and Changing Theme Garden. There are also many horticultural research projects on site.Other agricultural research is ongoing around the WCROC with programs in dairy, swine, soils, water quality, agricultural economics, renewable energy and crops. To learn more, visit
West Central Resource and Outreach Center

Pomme de Terre River Walking Path
Take a stroll on the Pomme de Terre River Walking Path that runs along both sides of the Pomme de Terre River just west of the West Central Research and Outreach Center. Native wildflowers can be seen along the length of the path. There are also two gazeboes along the trail. The Stevens County Master Gardeners, Morning Sky Greenery and UMM students teamed up to provide a display of wildflowers at the north end of the west river side of the path. The east river side of the path has been extended to enter directly into the west end of the WCROC Horticulture Garden.
Walking and Biking Path

US Fish and Wildlife Service (Wetlands Office)
There is both a driving loop with interpretive displays and a walking path with an observation deck to visit. The path winds through native prairie and past wetland areas. It is located approximately three miles east of Morris on County Road 10. For more information call 320-589-1001 or visit
Morris Wetland Management District

University of Minnesota-Morris
Stop at the West Central School of Agriculture Alumni Gardens located between the Minority Resource Center and the Education Building on the University of Minnesota Morris Campus. While on campus, check out the current art exhibit at the Humanities and Fine Arts Building Gallery. Stop in the Science Building Atrium to get a close-up look at a live Boa Constrictor and Ball Python. Before you leave, take a look at the buildings surrounding the mall; they are now listed as a national historic site. For more information, visit
University of Minnesota Morris

National Prairie Passage Route
A national prairie wildflower route between the North Star State (Minnesota) and the Lone Star State (Texas) primarily along back roads and highways where remnant prairie vegetation can be found. Native prairies and prairie historic and cultural sites located within the "vicinity" of the signed route will eventually be identified and signed.For more information, contact (651) 284-3765 or visit
Minnesota Department of Transportation to learn more.

Minnesotas Pine To Prairie Birding Trail
This is Minnesotas first birding trail starting just 45 minutes northeast of Morris at Pelican Lake near Ashby. For more information, visit
Minnesota Bird Trail

City Parks
Morris has eight city parks with varying facilities including baseball fields, softball fields, soccer fields, tennis courts, sand volleyball courts, playground equipment, skateboard park and picnic shelters. For more information, visit
Morris Chamber of Commerce

Scandia Woods Environmental Learning Lab
A collaborative outdoor learning site between Morris and Cyrus School Districts and the Stevens County Historical Society. For more information call 320-589-2379 or visit
Scandia Woods Environmental Learning Lab

Prairie Renaissance Cultural Center
The cultural center is located in downtown Morris. You can stop in to enjoy the art or you can check out the current list of classes they are offering. For more information, call 320-589-5037 or visit
Prairie Renaissance Cultural Center

Stevens County History Museum
The newly renovated museum is housed in the historic Carnegie Library building on the west side of Morris. It features an exhibit area and research library. Call 320-589-1719 for more information or visit
Stevens History Museum

Other Fun Things to Do With Kids
There is also a regional fitness center (gym, exercise equipment, walking track, and two pools), bowling alley, golf course, bookstore (trading cards, music, books and video game room), and coffee house with occasional entertainment in Morris.

For more information, contact the City of Morris Chamber of Commerce at 320-589-1242 or visit Morris Chamber of Commerce