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July 13
Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator
Monday, July 13, 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum offices and are free and open to the public.
Join Andrew Bunting, Curator of the Scott Arboretum, for a series of free tours at the Scott Arboretum. "A Walk with the Curator" program, previously only available to interns of the Scott Arboretum, provides an in-depth look at the collections, gardens, and plant selections through the eyes of the man responsible for curating the collection. Andrew Bunting will discuss the most recent accessions acquired for the collection, why plants were removed from the collection and maybe should be removed from your garden, as well as the latest garden designs at the Scott Arboretum.
The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at (610) 328-8025.
July 17
Woody Plant Conference
Friday, July 17, 8:30 am to 5 pm
Lang Performing Arts Center
This popular conference, now in its 13th year, is co-sponsored by Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, and the Tyler Arboretum. Brochures will be sent to registrants of previous years. If you will be attending for the first time, contact Longwood Gardens at 610-388-1000 x 507 to request a brochure (available in May) or visit www.woodyplantconference.org.
July 18
Guided Tour: Green Roof
Saturday, July 18, 10 to 11:30 am
Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum offices and are free and open to the public.
Learn about the inner-workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three we have at the Arboretum. This tour will include our newest green roof on Kemp Hall. Tours will be led by staff of the Scott Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer: a brisk walk and several steps are required to reach the final roof.
The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at (610) 328-8025.
July 23
Sunset Sippin': Vines and Penn 1681 Vodka
Thursday, July 23, 6 to 8 pm
Cosby Courtyard
Rain Location: Schuerer Room, Kohlberg Hall
Explore the fragrances of beautiful climbing vines and tastes of Penn 1681 vodka in the ruin garden of Cosby Courtyard at the Scott Arboretum. Experience the sights and scents of trumpet vine, climbing roses, climbing hydrangea, and many other unique ornamental vines while sipping on the handcrafted, rye Penn 1681 vodka from the awarding winning micro-distillery Bluecoat American Dry Gin.
Click here to purchase tickets or call 610-328-8025.
The evening will also include a raffle for great prizes, as well as tours by Arboretum staff. Tickets are available at the entrance to the event or in advance at 610-328-8025. Tickets purchased in advance receive a free plant. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. These events are made possible by the support of local breweries, wineries, and distilleries.
July 25
Guided Tour: 2009 Plant Sale Highlights
Saturday, July 25, 10:30 am to Noon
Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum offices and are free and open to the public.
Join Becky Robert, Member and Visitor Programs Coordinator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Learn about some the great plants avaliable at the 2009 Plant Sale and how they are growing in our garden. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.