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July 11
Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator
Sunday, July 11, 2:30 to 3:30 pm
Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum Offices and are free and open to the public.
Join Curator Andrew Bunting for an in-depth look at the collections, gardens, and plant selections. He will discuss the most recent accessions acquired for the collections, why plants were removed from the collections, 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 16
Woody Plant Conference
Friday, July 16, 8 am to 5 pm
Lang Performing Arts Center
This popular conference, now in its 14th 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 19
Guided Tour: Green Roof
Monday, July 19, 6 to 7:30 pm
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. 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. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs.
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 22
Sunset Sippin': Hydrangeas and Heucheras, and Hops
Thursday, July 22, 6 to 8 pm
Theresa Lang Fragrance Garden
Rain Location: Wister Center
Enjoy the summer blooms of Theresa Lang Fragrance Garden while sipping on brew from Weyerbacher Brewery. Weyerbacher Brewing Company, Inc. is a small artisanal brewery from Easton, Pennsylvania, currently offering over twenty styles of beers. These range from their flagship beers: Double Simcoe IPA, Hops Infusion, and Merry Monks' Ale, to bourbon barrel beers: Heresy, Insanity, and Blasphemy. Stroll among blooming hydrangeas and vibrant Heucheras while enjoying a frosty brew with friends.
Online registration is closed. Please pay at the door.
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.
