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August 2019
Gardens, Farms, and Prairies of Wisconsin
Join Scott Arboretum Garden Supervisor Adam Glas and Educational Programs Coordinator Julie Jenney for a week in south-eastern Wisconsin to explore diverse, creative, and inspiring private gardens; beautiful public gardens; and the architecture, farms, prairies, and cuisine that make this a state you may not…
Find out more »Evening Highlights Tour
Explore the Scott Arboretum’s plant collections with staff. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. 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…
Find out more »Scott Arboretum Selections: Fall Sale Preview
Get a glimpse of the great plants available at the 2019 Scott Arboretum Selections: Fall Sale. Scott Arboretum curator Mary Tipping will elaborate on the array of plants available at the sale and why you’ll want to add them to your garden. Free and open…
Find out more »September 2019
Nature Narratives: In the Land of the Blue Poppies
Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as they discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. “Nature’s Narratives” is a book discussion group sponsored by the Scott Arboretum where readers come together to discuss a book once a month and share in the reading experience. In…
Find out more »Exploring Botanical Art with Hapa-Zome
Join us for this stress-relieving workshop to learn more about surface design and natural dyes with Tara Webb during Delco Arts Week. Participants will create botanical art on gypsy headbands, doggie bandanas, or infinity scarves using a technique called ‘Hapa-zome.’ 'Hapa-zome,' also known as 'the…
Find out more »Art in the Garden Tour
Celebrate Delco Arts Week with an Art in the Garden tour. Take your lunch break to explore the sculpture nestled among the Scott Arboretum gardens. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin outside of the Scott Arboretum offices…
Find out more »October 2019
Nature’s Narratives: Eager:The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter
Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as they discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. “Nature’s Narratives” is a book discussion group sponsored by the Scott Arboretum where readers come together to discuss a book once a month and share in the reading experience. Eager:…
Find out more »November 2019
Nature’s Narratives: Horizon
Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as they discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. “Nature’s Narratives” is a book discussion group sponsored by the Scott Arboretum where readers come together to discuss a book once a month and share in the reading experience. In Horizon,…
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