Travels @ 12: Reaching New Heights in Peru’s Sacred Valley

As the 2025-2026 Scott Arboretum & Gardens Public Horticulture intern, Katrien had a limited budget and a lifelong dream to visit South America. All roads led to Cusco. Katrien packed a single duffle bag, a borrowed camera lens, a bottle of Tylenol, and a durable poncho to seek out Peru’s lush valleys on the fringes of the rainy season. Now 11 months later, Katrien comes clean about breaking vegetarianism, llama spit, and the unique plants she investigated on her journey.

Travels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world. Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather.

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Program Details

• The webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.
• All registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links.
• In-person registration is limited to 24. Due to limited seating, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.
• Registration is free, but required to receive program links.
• Virtual participants must download Zoom.
• Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
• For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.

About the Presenter
Katrien de Waard joined the Scott Arboretum & Gardens staff as the 2025-2026 public horticulture intern and began as a horticulturist, greenhouse & nursery operations in June. She’s previously held public engagement and science communication roles with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and Cornell University Sustainability Office. She’s most notably, however, a lifelong learner. Day-to-day, Katrien often practices Dutch, listens to new, student-recommended artists, gets stuck on the NYT Thursday crossword, or reads the most print pages during the Arboretum for the staff summer reading program.

Zoom Info
You are invited to a Zoom webinar!
When: Jan 28, 2027 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Travels @ 12: Reaching New Heights in Peru’s Sacred Valley

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