Tours
Upcoming Tours
Reset, renew, and recharge in classes that align the mind, body, and spirit with the healing qualities of nature.
Green Roof Tour
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesLearn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at the Arboretum. A member of our expert horticulture staff will lead this exploration of one of the […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Magnificent Meadows
Virtual MeetingTake your lunch break virtually as you explore the magnificent meadows at Scott Arboretum & Gardens with one of our expert horticulturists. Discover how these dynamic landscapes provide year-round beauty […]
Hidden Gardens: A Fall Celebration
Martin Hall 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PennsylvaniaCelebrate the beauty of fall at Scott Arboretum & Gardens during this free, family-friendly event. Discover hidden corners of the gardens through a self-guided tour or join a horticulturist for […]
Accessible Mushroom Tour
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesJosie Low, Swarthmore College senior, will lead attendees on a walk through Swarthmore’s campus to explore our visible and invisible fungal neighbors. This walk will take a wheelchair accessible route. […]
Members-Only Tour: Patriotic Plants
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesJoin us for an exclusive members-only tour exploring plants with patriotic roots with one of our horticulturists. Celebrate America’s semiquincentennial by learning about these unique plants that have shaped our […]
2026 Quaker Roots: Horticultural Connections with the Friends Tour
McCabe Library 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PAStewardship of the earth is a core tenet of Quakerism, which has led to many local and global connections between the Arboretum's plant collection and Quakers. Join Jordan Landes, Curator […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Spooky Specimens
Virtual MeetingTake your lunch break virtually as you explore spooky plants with one of our expert horticulturists. Tune in on our YouTube channel.
Dog-Friendly Autumn Crum Woods Hike
Matchbox 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PAJoin us for a dog-friendly guided hike through the beautiful Crum Woods! Enjoy the crisp autumn air and scenic trails as we explore this hidden gem together. Whether you're a […]
In-Person Highlights Tour
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesEnjoy a lunchtime stroll through the gardens to experience the beauty of the fall garden with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Deer-Resistant Plants
Virtual MeetingTake your lunch break virtually as you explore deer-resistant plants with one of our expert horticulturists. Learn about great plants to add to your garden by tuning in on our […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Dwarf Conifers
Virtual MeetingTake your lunch break virtually as you explore dwarf conifers with Mary Masters, Curator and Plant Recorder at the Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Tune into our YouTube channel.