General Visitor Information
Arboretum Hours
The Arboretum grounds are open every day dawn to dusk; admission is free. The Arboretum Offices are open to the public Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm. For more information, please call the Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025 during business hours.
Horticultural Library
The Arboretum Offices house a library with over 1000 garden-related books; hundreds of magazines, catalogs, newsletters; and a collection of brochures from gardens world-wide. Search our online card catalog at http://www.librarything.com/catalog/ScottArboretum. Library visitors who need special assistance visiting or using the library should contact the Scott Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8025, or via e-mail.
Membership
The Associates of the Scott Arboretum, an active membership organization, aids efforts through financial and volunteer support. Membership benefits include the Hybrid, the Arboretum's quarterly newsletter, invitations to special gardening events, discounts on educational events and at local businesses, and two plant dividends a year. Visit the membership page for specifics.
Educational Programs
Horticultural activities for home and professional gardeners are offered including lectures, guided tours, conferences, workshops, short courses, and trips. Scott Associates automatically receive a Schedule of Events; copies are also available at the Arboretum Offices.
Special Events
Throughout the year special events such a biennial plant sale in odd numbered years, Spring and Fall Festivals, and the Winter Celebration are held. Visit the events page for complete details.
Tours
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College offers regularly scheduled staff- and volunteer-led tours. Groups of ten or more interested in a guided tour should contact the Scott Arboretum Offices at 610-328-8023 or scott@swarthmore.edu.
Internship Opportunities
A one-year internship for an individual pursuing a career in public horticulture as well as summer horticultural internships are available. See the Internship Program for more details.