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SUMMARY:Scott Medal & Award Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in honoring Paul Redman\, President & CEO of Longwood Gardens\, as the recipient of the 2026 Scott Garden & Horticulture Medal and Award. \nIn-person registration includes attendance at the award presentation and reception at the Lang Performing Arts Center on the campus of Swarthmore College. \nAdvance in-person registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. Virtual registration will remain open through the event. \nVirtual Registration \nPaul B. Redman – 2026 Award Recipient \nScott Arboretum & Gardens proudly announces Paul B. Redman as the recipient of the 2026 Scott Garden & Horticulture Award\, recognizing a career that has profoundly shaped the art\, science\, and public experience of horticulture. \nSince assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Longwood Gardens during its centennial year in 2006\, Redman has led one of the most ambitious transformations in the history of American public gardens. Guided by a visionary 40-year master plan\, his leadership has positioned Longwood as a premier horticultural and educational institution of the 21st century—one dedicated to its enduring mission to bring joy to all people through the beauty of nature. \nUnder his tenure\, Longwood has more than doubled its annual attendance to 1.8 million visitors\, expanded membership nearly fivefold\, and become the most visited paid public garden in North America. \nRedman’s impact is evident across Longwood’s landscape including the East Conservatory Plaza and its landmark green wall\, the expansive Meadow Garden\, and the revitalized Main Fountain Garden. Most recently\, he oversaw the breathtaking 2024 reimagination of seventeen acres featuring a floating all-glass conservatory\, new garden spaces for bonsai and the Cascade Garden\, and expanded facilities for dining\, events\, and education. \nPlantsman Richard W. Lighty observed\, “Behind the scenes at Longwood\, Paul has led the revitalization and modernization of horticultural research and technology… It is his policy to share all these progressive techniques with the wider public garden world.” \nBeyond physical transformation\, Redman’s legacy is defined by education\, collaboration\, and stewardship. He has expanded horticultural conservation through Longwood at Granogue\, championed workforce development through internships and professional programs\, and helped found Seed Your Future\, a national initiative advancing horticulture awareness and careers. \n2014 Scott Medal & Award Winner Jane G. Pepper noted\, “Paul’s leadership extends beyond Longwood’s grounds… fostering design\, research\, conservation\, and the professional development of future horticulturists.” \nThrough more than three decades in public horticulture\, Paul B. Redman has made an indelible mark—cultivating landscapes\, institutions\, and generations of leaders. Scott Arboretum & Gardens is honored to recognize his extraordinary contributions with the 2026 Scott Medal and Award. \nTHE SCOTT GARDEN AND HORTCULTURE AWARD was established in 1929 to recognize individuals who\, in the opinion of the selection committee\, have made outstanding national contributions to the science and art of gardening. The 2026 award of the medal\, together with $20\,000\, is given as an acknowledgement of “. . . achievement of great merit\, recognition of work in creating and developing a wider interest in gardening.” \nTHE SCOTT MEDAL\, designed by American sculptor Walker Hancock\, represents man cultivating the ground\, lifting his arms high above him as if to call down inspiration to mingle with the water that pours from the vase. The water falls on two motifs\, the tree peony and the iris. The reverse side shows the tree of life. \nARTHUR HOYT SCOTT (1873-1927)\, an 1895 graduate of Swarthmore College and a successful manufacturer\, maintained an abiding love of beautiful gardens throughout his busy life. He was at one time treasurer of the American Peony Society\, a founder and treasurer of the American Iris Society\, and a breeder of irises and peonies. Scott Arboretum & Gardens\, through its educational programs and displays of plants\, continues Arthur Hoyt Scott’s vision. \nProgram Details \n\nAll registrations include access to the virtual live stream.\nIn-person registration is limited to 600. Due to limited seating\, virtual registrants cannot attend in person. \nRegistration is free and encouraged. \nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/scott-medal-award-presentation-3/
LOCATION:Lang Performing Arts Center\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Lectures,Special Events,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Fungi Fest: Entangled Life: A Conversation with Merlin Sheldrake
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Arboretum & Gardens and Swarthmore College for an engaging conversation between mycologist and author Merlin Sheldrake and Pennsylvania State Conservation Mycologist Hannah Huber\, as they explore the hidden world of fungi and their essential roles in ecosystems\, from shaping soil health and plant communities to forming vast\, interconnected mycelial networks beneath our feet. Drawing on themes from Sheldrake’s book Entangled Life\, the discussion will weave together cutting-edge mycology\, conservation perspectives\, and the surprising ways fungi influence biodiversity\, resilience\, and climate systems. The program will conclude with a live audience Q&A\, offering the opportunity for deeper conversation with the speakers. \nThis talk is part of the Cooper Series at Swarthmore College\, a curated program of public events funded by the William J. Cooper Foundation to bring world-renowned artists\, scholars and leaders from various fields to campus to engage with students and the broader community. \nBefore the talk\, explore the fascinating world of fungi at a discovery table in the SCI 101 Lobby\, hosted by the Philadelphia Mycology Club. Copies of Entangled Life will also be available for purchase through the Campus & Community Store from 5–6 PM. \nThe evening will conclude with a dessert reception. \nNo registration is required for this event.\nProgram Details \n\nThis event is free.\nThis event will take place in Science Center 101. From 500 College Ave\, follow the Scott Arboretum logo signs to the Whittier parking lot.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/fungi-fest-entangled-life-a-conversation-with-merlin-sheldrake/
LOCATION:Science Center 101\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Lectures
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SUMMARY:Perennial Plant Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis conference is co-sponsored by Chanticleer\, Longwood Gardens\, Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group\, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society\, and Scott Arboretum & Gardens. \nVisit www.perennialplantconference.org to learn about the topics\, presenters\, and to register. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/perennial-plant-conference/
LOCATION:Lang Performing Arts Center\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference,In-person Event,Lectures,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Lecture: When Trees Testify: Living With and Learning From Trees
DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored with: \n \nJoin us for a compelling talk with biologist and author Beronda L. Montgomery as she discusses her new book\, When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. Drawing from science\, ecology\, and lived experience\, Montgomery invites us to reconsider trees not simply as background elements of the landscape\, but as dynamic\, communicative beings that offer insight into resilience\, interdependence\, and adaptation. \nIn this thoughtful presentation\, she explores how trees “testify” through their growth patterns\, responses to stress\, and relationships with surrounding ecosystems—revealing lessons that extend beyond the natural world into how we understand community\, care\, and survival. Blending scientific research with reflective storytelling\, Montgomery encourages audiences to slow down\, observe more deeply\, and reconsider what it means to learn from the living world. \nA reception with the opportunity to purchase When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History and America’s Black Botanical Legacy and book signing will follow the lecture. \nJoin us before the event for an in-person tour of Scott Arboretum & Gardens. \nEarly access registration opens on September 14 for members of the sponsoring organizations.\nMembers of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens will receive an email with registration details.\nRegistration will open to the public on September 28.  \nProgram Details \n\nDue to limited seating\, only in-person registrants can attend the live event. \nThere will be no live stream available\, but those registered will receive access to the recording.\nRegistration is free.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025\n\nAbout the Presenter \nBeronda L. Montgomery\, PhD\, is a writer\, science communicator\, and professor. Her research group investigates how photosynthetic organisms adapt to changes in their external environment. Her scholarship extends beyond biology and into studying mentorship and faculty development to develop evidence-based strategies to foster equity and inclusion in academia. In 2020\, Montgomery was one of the co-founders and co-organizers of the first Black Botanists Week. A Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology\, she was named one of Cell’s 100 Inspiring Black Scientists in America.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/lecture-when-trees-testify-living-with-and-learning-from-trees/
LOCATION:Chang Hou Hall\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Lectures,Virtual Events
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