Scott Arboretum & Gardens

Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition
2026-09-18 - 2026-09-19 | Wister Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present an exhibition in celebration of the changing of the seasons from summer to fall. 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 throughout the exhibition.
This event is free and open to the public.
More details to come, including tours, demonstrations, and hands-on activities.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.

Hidden Gardens: A Fall Celebration
2026-09-26 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Detroit) | Martin Hall, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, 19081
Celebrate 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 a guided experience. Enjoy seasonal bites, live music, and hands-on nature activities surrounded by vibrant autumn color.

Perennial Plant Conference
2026-10-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Lang Performing Arts Center, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
The Perennial Plant Conference was started in 1983 to bring together locally, nationally, and internationally recognized experts on perennials for a day-long conference with an educational focus. This year’s conference features presentations about deer-resistant design, super tough native plants, design process and challenges, cut-flower perennials, gardens as social infrastructure, and the design of herbaceous plantings.
This conference is co-sponsored by Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and Scott Arboretum & Gardens.
Visit www.perennialplantconference.org to learn about the topics, presenters, and to register.
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