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Crum Woods Winter Hike

Matchbox 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA

Come experience all the Crum Woods has to offer in the winter. Delight in the colors of the holly berries, listen to the babbling creek, and take a deep breath […]

Free

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Winter-Blooming Bulbs

Virtual Webinar

Take your lunch break virtually to explore perennials at Scott Arboretum & Gardens throughout 2026. This month’s feature plant group are winter-blooming bulbs, including snowdrops and winter aconite. Tune in […]

Free

Members-Only Tour: ‘Witch’ One Wins

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

Explore the best witchhazels in bloom on this members-only tour, where you'll rank each variety based on flower and fragrance. Along the way, enjoy expert commentary and discover the subtle […]

Member Benefit

In-Person Highlights Tour: First Day of Spring

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

Take your lunch break on the first day of spring to witness wonderful bulbs blooming in the garden along with other late-March garden highlights. Horticulture staff will guide you through […]

Free

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Spring Ephemerals

Virtual Meeting

Take your lunch break virtually and indulge in the enchanting spring ephemerals around Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Tune in on our YouTube channel.

Free

In-Person Highlights Tour: Flowering Cherries

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

Explore flowering cherries at Scott Arboretum & Gardens with our new Associate Director, Horticulture, Tony Aiello. Tony is a renowned plant expert with a special interest in flowering cherries. Gardeners […]

Free

Dog-Friendly Walking Tour

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

Bring your favorite leashed pup(s) for a dog-friendly walk led by our horticulture staff. This tour will feature blooming dogwoods, beautiful scenery, and a relaxed, leashed stroll perfect for enjoying […]

Free

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 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

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Spring Bulbs

Virtual Meeting

Take your lunch break virtually to explore the beauty of spring-blooming bulbs throughout the Arboretum & Gardens. Tune in on our YouTube channel.

Free