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SUMMARY:Entangled Life: Book Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Put your inky caps on and button mushroom up your coats as the Scott Arboretum & Gardens celebrates Fungi Fest with a mycorrhizal book discussion. In preparation for Dr. Merlin Sheldrake’s visit to campus\, we will be talking about his book Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds\, Change Our Minds and Shape Our Futures. Readers who attend can expect to explore mycological themes in small groups with Arboretum staff. \nBook copies can be borrowed from the Scott Horticultural Library and Swarthmore College’s digital library resources. Additional copies can be borrowed from the Free Library of Philadelphia\, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (accessible through Libby to all PA residents)\, Delaware County Libraries\, and Montgomery County Pennsylvania Library District. Books will also be available for purchase from the Swarthmore Campus and Community Bookstore. \nThis is a free event\, but registration is encouraged. \nRegister Here \nMore Fungi Fest Events: \n\nAccessible Mushroom Tour – Thursday\, October 1 from 3 to 4 pm\nEntangled Life: A Conversation with Merlin Sheldrake part of Cooper Series – Thursday\, October 1 from 6 to 7:30 pm\nSee complete list of Swarthmore’s Fungi Fest programs here. \n\nProgram Details \n\nThis is a free event\, but registration is encouraged.\nGroup is limited to 30 participants.\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\n 
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/entangled-life-book-discussion-group/
LOCATION:Scott Horticultural Library\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
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SUMMARY:Scott Associates’ Garden Day
DESCRIPTION:See glorious gardens created and maintained by gardeners like you at the Scott Associates’ Garden Day. Stroll through gardens in Media to be inspired\, learn about plant combinations\, and get gardening tips. This is a great opportunity to see firsthand how gardens grow in the greater Philadelphia area. Admission is free for members of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens. \nScott Associates will be mailed the Garden Day booklet in September with complete details. \nThis program is part of the Delco ARTS Week celebration. A celebration of gardening as art. \nProgram Details \n\nAdmission is free for members; non-members can purchase tickets for $25 for adults and $15 for children.\nTickets and Garden Day booklets are available during the event at each garden and the Wister Center.\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-associates-garden-day/
LOCATION:Drive on Your Own
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Member Benefit,Special Events
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261018T120000
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SUMMARY:Peony Dig & Divide Event
DESCRIPTION: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 with an interest in peonies! \nThis event is free and open to the public. No registration required. \nProgram Details \n\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/peony-dig-divide-event/
LOCATION:Wister Center\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Special Events
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