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August 19
Van Trip: North Creek Nurseries and Dansko Green Headquarters
Thursday, August 19 departs 9:30 am to approx. 4:15pm
Departs from Scott Arboretum offices
Join the Scott Associates for a van trip to North Creek Nurseries, Landenberg, PA and Dansko Green Headquarters, West Grove, PA. Founded in 1988 by Dale Hendricks and Steve Castorani, North Creek is a propagation nursery that supplies starter plugs to wholesale and retail nurseries. They have a large selection of perennials, grasses, and ferns with an emphasis on new varieties and Eastern North American natives and their cultivars. North Creek also produces many native plants in larger Landscape Plugs™ that are used in restoration projects and by highway departments, municipalities and conservation societies. While at North Creek we will see the sun and shade plant trials, best management practices for stormwater runoff, habitat gardens, and the North Creek Community Garden. After our tour we will enjoy a picnic lunch in the shade and have the special opportunity to buy from a selection of 3” pots.
Dansko Green Headquarters in West Grove, PA is a LEED Certified Gold building and corporate headquarters of Dansko shoes. While at Dansko we will see one of the largest living walls in the Philadelphia area spanning two stories high with hydroponically grown plants. There is also a green roof for employees to enjoy. The soil on this green roof is deeper than most allowing for a variety of plants to be used. Our visit to Dansko will include a presentation on their LEED certified building, a tour of the headquarters, and time for shopping.
This is sure to be an educational, visually exciting day with a chance to spend a little money on fun and unique items – don’t delay – August 19 is just around the corner! Bring your own lunch and beverage. Limited to 26.
Member registration fee: $30
Click here or call 610-328-8025 to register.
August 19
Guided Tour: Green Roof
Thursday, August 19, 5 to 6:30 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.
August 21
Tactile Tour
Saturday, August 21, 1 to 3 pm
Tours depart from the Scott Arboretum Offices and are free and open to the public.
Join Becky Robert and experience the Scott Arboretum with your sense of touch. Tactile tours lead visitors through the gardens by feeling the texture, and taking in the scents of plants growing in our gardens. These tours are geared toward but not limited to, blind or partially sighted individuals. This program is a part of Independence starts here! in partnership with ArtReach.
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.
