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Spring Crum Woods Hike

Matchbox 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA

Experience the spring awakenings in the Crum Woods! Discover flowers, listen to the babbling creek, and take a deep breath as you enjoy a meditative moment in the woods. Our […]

Free

Accessible Green Roof Tour

McCabe Library 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

Celebrate Earth Day with a tour of our earth-friendly green roofs. Learn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. This tour […]

Free

Arbor Day Celebration

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Celebrate Arbor Day at Scott Arboretum & Gardens! Enjoy a tree-themed scavenger hunt, learn from expert arborists, participate in engaging tree activities, and explore the stunning spring gardens. Take home […]

Free

Arbor Day Tree Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

To celebrate Arbor Day, join us for an enriching, in-person tree tour led by a member of our horticulture staff. This guided walk will immerse you in the diverse world […]

Free

Tree Peony Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

One of our first collections after our founding in 1929 was tree peonies. These gorgeous flowers are a highlight every May. Enjoy the early evening ambiance while learning about the […]

Free

Event Series Nature Nook Spring Session

Nature Nook: Spring Session

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 […]

$50

Art in the Garden: Youth and Family Workshop

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Join Young Rembrandts at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a fun morning of art and nature—a perfect way to celebrate Mother’s Day! Each participant will design a beautiful flower creation […]

$20 – $30

Members’ Plant Exchange and Sale

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Join us for this unique, fun, and sustainable plant shopping experience by exchanging plants from your garden for new plants brought by fellow members (must be a member of the […]

Members Benefit

Centre County in Bloom Trip

Wister Center 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Discover Centre County’s beauty with the Scott Associates! Explore gardens, peonies, and Penn State’s celebrated Arboretum with Scott Arboretum & Gardens staff.  Full itinerary and registration details coming soon. Become […]

TBD

Green Roof Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Learn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at the Arboretum. A member of our horticulture staff will lead this exploration of one of the many […]

Free

Rose Celebration

Dean Bond Rose Garden 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Celebrate one of summer’s most prized flowers with a free event for the whole family, including appreciating the beauty of the Dean Bond Rose Garden, learning about roses, enjoying live […]

Free

Woody Plant Conference

Lang Performing Arts Center 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Mark your calendars for the 28th annual Woody Plant Conference at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. This popular, day-long conference focuses on great woody plants for the Mid-Atlantic region and how […]

$119 – $149