Scott Arboretum & Gardens

Nature Nook Fall Session
2025-10-24 10:00 - 10:45, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
Calling all little nature explorers! Join us at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Registration Cost:
Members: Free
Non-Members: $40
ACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register.
Did you know a Family level membership to the Associates of Scott Arboretum & Gardens is only $55 and includes benefits for two adults and up to four children? Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.
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Program Details

Registration is required and includes all 8 sessions.
Class size is limited.
Registration for members includes participation for up to 4 children and up to 2 caregivers.
Registration for non-members includes one child and their caregiver.
Sessions will start in the Wister Center with a story and craft, followed by a short walk to explore a garden.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.

Peony Dig & Divide Event
2025-10-26 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
Learn from Mid-Atlantic Peony Society members during this peony care demonstration, sale, auction, and reception. The demonstration will include information about how to site, plant, dig, and divide peonies at this time of year for best results. Tree, herbaceous, and Itoh hybrid peonies will be discussed. Stay after the demonstration to enjoy a peony sale, auction, and reception presented by the Mid-Atlantic Peony Society. Open to all those with an interest in peonies!
This event is free and open to the public. No registration required.
Program Details

Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.

Quaker Roots: Horticultural Connections with the Friends Tour
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Stewardship 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 Curator of the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore College Jordan Landes and Scott Arboretum & Gardens staff to explore the stories of horticulturists, gardens, and plant specimens through the lens of the Friends.
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Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
This tour will begin in front of McCabe Library.
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

School’s Out: Fantastic Fall
2025-11-04 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Cherry Border, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, 19081, United States
Drop by the Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a day of outdoor adventure and creativity! Children ages 3 – 12 can enjoy a nature-themed craft and go on a scavenger hunt throughout our gardens.
Bring a picnic and enjoy spending the day outside! Join us at 10:30 am for a free, family-friendly tour of the Arboretum & Gardens.
This is a free, drop-in program and no registration is required. Scott Saplings, this is a great opportunity to stamp your code catcher and pick up your fall prize!
Event Schedule:
9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Nature Crafts, Scavenger Hunts, and More!
10:30 am – 11 am: Family-Friendly Tour of Scott Arboretum & Gardens

Program Details:

This event will be held in the Cherry Border. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside to the Wister Center.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.

In-Person November Highlights Tour
2025-11-09 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Enjoy a lunchtime stroll through the gardens to learn about the John W. Nason Garden and other November plant highlights with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. After this tour, join us for a free presentation: A Personal Guide to Bulbs through the Seasons.
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Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens office (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
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

Lecture: A Personal Guide to Bulbs through the Seasons
2025-11-09 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Detroit) | Science Center 101, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, 19081, United States
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In this lecture, Jenny Rose Carey will explore some of her favorite bulbs for each time of year. She will share tips for growing bulbs successfully in gardens and containers. She will feature mixed combinations in her Northview garden and from her garden travels.
Jenny Rose uses her own photos for the lecture and to illustrate her new book – The Essential Guide to Bulbs, published by Timber Press in October 2025.
Take home plenty of ideas for adding (more) bulbs to your own garden.
Join us before the event for an in-person tour of Scott Arboretum & Gardens highlighting the John W. Nason Garden. A reception with the opportunity to purchase The Essential Guide to Bulbs and book signing will follow the lecture.
In-person Registration
Virtual Registration
Program Details

All registrations include access to the recording.
In-person registration is limited to 190. Due to limited seating, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.
Virtual registrants will be able to view the recording shortly after the presentation concludes.
Book Sales: Bring cash, check, or credit to purchase The Essential Guide to Bulbs and other books from the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group.
Registration is free, but required to receive the presentation recording link.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

About the Presenter
Jenny Rose Carey is an avid hands-on gardener and professional horticulturist. Born in England to a family of botanists and gardeners, she grew up in the countryside and designed her first herb garden at age sixteen. She moved with her American husband to the Philadelphia area and has gardened there ever since. Her degrees are in Biology, Horticulture, and Education, so Jenny Rose brings a strong teaching background to her writing and her presentations.
Professionally, Jenny has been Director of two public gardens: The Ambler Arboretum of Temple University and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Garden at Meadowbrook Farm. She is now devoting her time to writing, speaking, and tending her four-and-a-half-acre garden called Northview.
Jenny has authored three gardening books: Glorious Shade; The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Guide; and The Essential Guide to Bulbs: Grow a Bounty of Beautiful Bulbs in Gardens and Containers. The Essential Guide to Bulbs will be available to the public in mid-October 2025 and will be available for purchase at the lecture.
Check out Jenny’s Instagram sites (@jennyrosecarey & @northviewgarden) and websites (jennyrosecarey.com & beforeyougarden.com).

Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition Meet & Greet
2025-11-14 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
In honor of the Japanese tradition of viewing autumn leaves (Momijigari, literally “hunting red leaves), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a fall exhibition to coincide with the changing colors of our maple trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is the art of Japanese flower arrangement and is subtle, sensitive, sophisticated, and meditative. It utilizes flowers, leaves, and branches, as well as unexpected and/or unconventional materials.
Join us before the exhibition opens for this exclusive opportunity to enjoy the exquisite floral designs and converse with the arrangers. Registration includes individual sushi boxes, sake, and other traditional Japanese refreshments.
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Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition
2025-11-15 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-16 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
In honor of the Japanese tradition of viewing autumn leaves (Momijigari, literally “hunting red leaves), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a fall exhibition to coincide with the changing colors of our maple trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is the art of Japanese flower arrangement and is subtle, sensitive, sophisticated, and meditative. It utilizes flowers, leaves, and branches, as well as unexpected and/or unconventional materials.
Members of the Ohara School of Ikebana will be available to answer questions about the art form and arrangements displayed. This event is free and open to the public.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
Schedule:

Friday, November 14

4:00 – 6:00 pm: Meet and Greet with the Exhibitors – registration required

Saturday, November 15

11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Exhibition open to the public
12:00 to 2:00 pm – Ikebana Flower Arranging Make-and-Take
1:00 – 2:00 pm: Japanese Maple Collection Tour – registration recommended

Sunday, November 16

11:00 am – 4:00 pm: Exhibition open to the public
12:00 – 12:30 pm: Ohara School of Ikebana Demonstration

Ikebana Flower Arranging Make-and-Take
2025-11-15 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
After exploring the exhibition, adults and children are invited to create their own floral arrangement using traditional Ikebana techniques. All materials will be provided and experts will be on-hand to provide assistance.
This is a free, drop-in program and no registration is required.
Program Details:

This event will be held in front of the Wister building.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Everyone will be able to take home the floral arrangement they create.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.

In-Person Japanese Maple Collection Tour
2025-11-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Explore the Japanese Maple Collection at Scott Arboretum & Gardens with our expert horticulture staff and enjoy the variety of vibrant hues that maples bring to autumn. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. After your tour, be sure to experience the Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition in the Wister Center.
This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Register Now
Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

Green Wreath Workshops
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum & Gardens staff will provide a demonstration and be on hand to guide your creativity.
Registration Cost:
Members: $50
Non-Members: $60
ACCESS [https://www.art-reach.org/access/] Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register.

Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.
Session A: Wednesday, December 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
SOLD OUT
Session B: Thursday, December 4 from 2 to 4 pm
Call 610-328-8025 to register.
Session C: Thursday, December 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
SOLD OUT
Session D: Friday, December 5 from 10 am to 12 pm
Call 610-328-8025 to register.
Program Details

Registration is required.
Please bring pruners; registration includes all other materials.
Class limited to 18.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.
If you’ve kept your wreath frames from previous years, you can bring them back to donate to the Holiday Sale.

About ACCESS
Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders may receive $2 tickets for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. This discount may not be valid for special events or sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS card and valid photo ID on the day of the program. For more information about the ACCESS program, please visit art-reach.org/access.

Green Wreath Workshops
2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum & Gardens staff will provide a demonstration and be on hand to guide your creativity.
Registration Cost:
Members: $50
Non-Members: $60
ACCESS [https://www.art-reach.org/access/] Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register.

Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.
Session A: Wednesday, December 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
SOLD OUT
Session B: Thursday, December 4 from 2 to 4 pm
Session B Registration
Session C: Thursday, December 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
SOLD OUT
Session D: Friday, December 5 from 10 am to 12 pm
Call 610-328-8025 to register.
Program Details

Registration is required.
Please bring pruners; registration includes all other materials.
Class limited to 18.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.
If you’ve kept your wreath frames from previous years, you can bring them back to donate to the Holiday Sale.

About ACCESS
Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders may receive $2 tickets for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. This discount may not be valid for special events or sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS card and valid photo ID on the day of the program. For more information about the ACCESS program, please visit art-reach.org/access.

Holiday Sale
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
Gorgeous greens, holiday accents, long-lasting wreaths, and free fun for the whole family! In-person shopping will be offered in the Wister Center Parking Lot with limited availability of pre-made wreaths, swags, and specialty bundles.
Schedule of the Day:
9 to 11 am – Pick-up for all pre-orders. Complete pick-up details will be emailed the week of the sale.
10 to 11 am – Members-only in-person shopping
11 am to 1 pm – Public in-person shopping
10 am to 1 pm – Nature Craft Tent is open (10 to 11 am members only)

In-person December Highlights Tour
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Enjoy a stroll through the gardens to learn about the Gold Medal Garden and other December plant highlights with a tour led by our horticulture staff. The Gold Medal Garden features woody and perennial plants which have been recognized for their ease of cultivation, multiple seasons of interest, commercial availability, appropriateness for the Mid-Atlantic region, and value to wildlife. The Gold Medal Plant Program is organized by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Register Now
Program Details

Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates.
This tour begins in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
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

Nature Snow Globe Family Pop-In
2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
Celebrate the season with a magical evening at the Arboretum! Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to craft a one-of-a kind snowglobe using natural materials sourced from our gardens. Come when you can during this two hour pop-in to complete your craft and enjoy a pizza dinner. Please arrive no later than 6:30 pm. Slow down, connect with nature, and create a lasting holiday keepsake together.
Each registration includes dinner and materials to make one snow globe. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Purchase registration for each attendee ages 3 and up.
Registration Cost:
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
ACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register.
Did you know a Family level membership to the Associates of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens is only $55 and includes benefits for two adults and up to four children? Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens here.
SOLD OUT
Program Details

If you have any dietary restrictions, let us know in advance by emailing us.
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 ACCESS
Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders may receive $2 tickets for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. This discount may not be valid for special events or sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS card and valid photo ID on the day of the program. For more information about the ACCESS program, please visit art-reach.org/access.

Nature Nook: Winter Session
2026-01-09 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-23 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-06 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
Calling all little nature explorers! Join Rachel Warren at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 4 years old with their caregivers.
Registration Cost (includes all 8 sessions):
Members: Free
Non-Members: $40
ACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register.
Did you know a Family level membership to the Associates of the Scott Arboretum is only $55 and includes benefits for two adults and up to four children? Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.
SOLD OUT
Program Details

Registration is required and includes all 8 sessions.
Class size is limited.
Registration for members includes participation for up to 4 children and their caregivers.
Registration for non-members includes one child and their caregivers.
Sessions will start in the Wister Center with a story and craft, followed by a short walk to explore a garden.
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 ACCESS
Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders may receive $2 tickets for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. This discount may not be valid for special events or sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS card and valid photo ID on the day of the program. For more information about the ACCESS program, please visit art-reach.org/access.

Travels @ 12: Early Spring Gardens in the Loire Valley, Belgium, and Keukenhof
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual Meeting
Join Andrew Bunting, vice president of horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, as he highlights gardens from a Magnolia Society International trip to the Loire Valley and Belgium, including iconic gardens like Villandry as well as many arboreta and private gardens. This presentation will also include a side trip to the Netherlands to see the amazing bulb displays at Keukenhof.
Travels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world.
NEW in 2026: 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.
Virtual Registration
Watch Party Registration
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
Andrew Bunting is the Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and leads the utilization of planting and design to promote environmentally sound gardening practices at PHS.
Andrew received his B.S. in Plant and Soil Science from Southern Illinois University. Prior to arriving at PHS, Andrew worked at Chicago Botanic Garden, Chanticleer Garden, and the Scott Arboretum for a tenure of 27 years. He has received the American Public Gardens Association’s Professional Citation, Chanticleer Scholarship in Professional Development, and the Certificate of Merit from PHS. He also serves on the Board of Magnolia Society International. Andrew published his first book in 2015, The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias. Andrew enjoys bird watching, travel and, of course, gardening.

In-Person January Highlights Tour
2026-01-25 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
This tour is cancelled due to inclement weather.
Enjoy plants and landscapes looking their best in late January, including ornamental grasses in the garden, with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
The free Walkovic and Schumacher Memorial Lecture where Warren Leach will be presenting Celebrating Plants in the Winter Garden will now be held virtually only.
This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Program Details

Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates.
This tour begins in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House) and ends at the Science Center, the location for the Walkovic and Schumacher Memorial Lecture.
The tour will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
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

Walkovic & Schumacher Memorial Lecture: Celebrating Plants in the Winter Garden
2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual Meeting
Due to expected inclement weather, this event will now be held virtually only.
The in-person attendance option is no longer available. All registered participants will receive updated access details prior to the event. We look forward to connecting with you online.
The winter garden is truly a low maintenance affair and a time to enjoy – no weeding, no watering, and no deadheading! The winter landscape may be quiescent, but the garden need not be bleak. Plants with brightly colored berries, twigs, stems, foliage, and even winter-blooming flowers shrug off the snow and cold. They bring cheer, even as the sun enters Capricorn. Warren Leach, landscape horticulturist and author of the new book Plants for the Winter Garden from Timber Press, will showcase gardens he has designed that celebrate the winter season as well as planting design ideas for your own garden. Plants for the Winter Garden can be purchased through Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group using the link provided during the program.
Virtual Registration
Program Details

The webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.
This webinar will be recorded and available for 2 weeks after the presentation.
Recording link will be available 2 days after the webinar.
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 Warren Leach is a passionate plant collector, nurseryman, horticulturist, and landscape designer with a depth of knowledge of all garden plants – both perennial and woody plants, tropical and temperate. Warren is also an admired speaker, writer, and educator. For more than thirty-five years, Warren has been creating beautiful landscapes throughout New England, as well as making captivating and educational display gardens at Tranquil Lake Nursery in Rehoboth. He is the co-owner of this specialty nursery that is a prominent grower of daylilies, iris, and distinctive perennials and woody plants. Warren has received many awards, including the National Landscape Association Regional Certificate of Merit for Residential Landscape Design and the Rhode Island Nursery and Landscape Association’s First Place Award for Residential Design and Installation. Warren has also taught horticulture and landscape design at numerous institutions including: The University of Rhode Island, the Brown University Learning Community, Scott Arboretum & Gardens, to name a few. Warren’s new book, Plants for the Winter Garden, was released on November 5, 2024.

Travels @ 12: Patagonia: Into the Wild Beauty
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual Meeting
Join Dan Benarcik and Lisa Roper for a captivating talk on Patagonia’s breathtaking landscapes, where towering peaks, vast glaciers, and windswept plains paint a scene of raw, untouched beauty. Discover the awe-inspiring natural wonders that make this remote region one of the world’s last great wildernesses.
Travels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world.
NEW in 2026: 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.
Virtual Registration
Watch Party Registration
In-person Registration
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 25. 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 Presenters
Dan Benarcick is a horticulturist, designer, teacher, and artist whose life and career thrive at the intersection of creativity and cultivation. Growing up with a florist mother and a father who owned a home center, he naturally developed a love for plants and craftsmanship. After earning his B.S. in Plant Science from the University of Delaware, Dan began his career at Mt. Cuba Center, where he discovered his passion for native plants. His journey then led him to Imperial Nurseries, where he built strong professional connections and learned the business side of horticulture, before joining Chanticleer Garden in 1993. At Chanticleer, where creativity and horticulture merge seamlessly, Dan oversees the Courtyard Gardens, focusing on tropical and tender perennials that shape visitors’ first and last impressions. Beyond the garden, he has shared his enthusiasm through writing for Fine Gardening, Horticulture, and Martha Stewart Living; promoting plants on QVC; and appearing on Cultivating Life and Growing a Greener World. He teaches, lectures, and builds—from furniture-making workshops to judging the Philadelphia Flower Show. At heart, Dan is driven by the joy of inspiring others to see the beauty and possibility in plants, design, and hands-on creativity.
Lisa Roper is the Gravel Garden and Ruin horticulturist at Chanticleer, a public garden in Wayne Pa. where she has gardened for the past 26 years in various parts of the garden. Lisa also photographs Chanticleer Garden weekly for What’s in Bloom on the Chanticleer website. Lisa has a BFA in fine art from The Cooper Union in NYC where she studied photography and painting. She is a graduate of the Longwood Gardens Professional Gardener Training Program. Lisa has been a guest gardener at Stellenbosch University Garden in South Africa and Great Dixter in West Sussex, UK. She is also a contributor to The Art of Gardening, design inspiration and planting techniques from Chanticleer. In her spare time, she gardens at home with her husband, Allan Summers and a flock of chickens who nibble the insects as she weeds.

Members-Only Winter Tree ID Tour
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Join us for an exclusive members-only walk through Scott Arboretum & Gardens as we explore the art of identifying trees in their winter form. Without leaves to guide us, we’ll rely on bark patterns, branch structures, buds, and other subtle clues to uncover each tree’s identity. Learn how to recognize familiar species even in the quiet season and gain a deeper appreciation for the Arboretum’s woody collection. Dress for the weather and enjoy a peaceful winter stroll among the trees.
Become a member of the Scott Associates to attend this tour!
Register Now
Program Details

This members-only event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
The tour will depart from the Scott Arboretum & Gardens office (Cunningham House).
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
