In-Person Lunchtime Tour: February Highlights
2025-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Copy of PPAvisitDM 047
Take your lunch break in the garden to learn about plants blooming in February at the arboretum & gardens with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.

Program Details

Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

In-Person Lunchtime Tour: February Highlights
2025-02-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Copy of PPAvisitDM 047
Take your lunch break in the garden to learn about plants blooming in February at the arboretum & gardens with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.

Register Now

Program Details

Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Colors of Winter
2025-02-27 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Take your lunch break virtually and explore the colors of winter in the Harry Wood Garden. Tune in on our YouTube channel.

Members-Only Tour: Behind the Scenes of the Geoexchange Plant
2025-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Join Jim Adams, Director of Sustainable Maintenance at Swarthmore College, to take a behind the scenes look at the College’s geoexchange plant and learn how it contributes to the goal of carbon neutrality on campus by 2035. This tour will begin in front of the Dining Center and Community Commons.

Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens to attend this new tour!

Program Details

This members-only event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
This tour will begin in front of the Dining Center and Community Commons.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025
Please note this tour has a different departure location than other tours.

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: The Wister Garden
2025-03-25 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/virtual-lunchtime-tour-the-wister-garden/
Take your lunch break virtually and explore the beauty of the Wister Garden, a woodland garden surrounding the former home of Gertrude and John C. Wister, the Arboretum’s first assistant director and director, respectively. The garden features sweeps of early spring blooming plants and rhododendrons. Narrow winding paths lead around the gently sloping plantings and connect to the Crum Woods trails.
Tune in on our YouTube channel.

Crum Woods Spring Hike
2025-04-05 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Detroit) | Field House Parking Lot, 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA, 19081
Experience the early 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 Crum Woods hike will be led by a horticulturist on staff who can answer your plant questions and provide you with a rich wealth of knowledge during your tour.
We recommend this hike for adults and children ages 8 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility:

This program is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Participants must be able to hike on unpaved, hilly surfaces for about 2 miles, with exposed roots and rocks. There is a brief, uphill walk from the parking area to the departure location.
Email us if you have other accessibility needs for this program.
Please note this tour has a different departure location than other tours.

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Register Now
Program Details

This tour will depart from the front of the Matchbox building [link: https://map.concept3d.com/?id=713#!m/87181?share].
Please park in the Field House Parking Lot and walk to the departure location, following Arboretum logo signs.
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

In-Person Lunchtime Tour: April Highlights
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Take your lunch break amongst the wonderful blooms of the spring garden. Horticulture staff will guide you through the gardens on this mid-April tour. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
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Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Glade Garden
2025-04-22 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/virtual-lunchtime-tour-glade-garden/
Take your lunch break virtually this Earth Day and explore the beauty of the Glade Garden. The Glade Garden was designed to better connect, both visually and physically, the academic areas of the campus to the Crum Woods. The mosaic of native wildflowers, groundcovers, small trees, and shrubs makes this an enchanting garden in the spring.
Tune in on our YouTube channel.

Accessible Green Roof Tour
2025-04-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | McCabe Library, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, 19081
Learn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at the Scott Arboretum & Gardens. This tour will start with green roofs recently completed outside of Sharples Commons. Then the group will use an elevator to view the Green Roof on the David Kemp Residential Building. This tour will depart from the front of McCabe Library and will take an accessible route.
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Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
This tour will depart from McCabe Library.
Accessible parking can be found around the Rose Garden Circle.
This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Please note this tour has a different departure location than other tours.
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have additional accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

Arbor Day Tree Tour
2025-04-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | 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 our expert gardening staff at the Scott Arboretum & Gardens. This guided walk will immerse you in the diverse world of trees, showcasing the beauty and unique characteristics of our collection. Whether you’re a tree enthusiast or just looking to learn something new, this tour offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with nature and gain valuable insights from an expert.
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Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

Tree Peony Tour
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
One of our first collections after our founding in 1929, tree peonies are gorgeous flowers that are a highlight every May. Enjoy the early evening ambiance while learning about the different types of tree peony hybrids in our collection from our horticulture staff.
Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
Register Now
Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

Green Roof Tour
2025-05-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | 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 green roofs on campus. All participants must be 18 or older.
Register Now
Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

In-Person Lunchtime Tour: May Highlights
2025-05-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Explore the beautiful blooms of the springtime garden on a tour led by our expert horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Register Now
Program Details

Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Cunningham House Gardens
2025-05-20 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Virtual Meeting
Take your lunch break virtually and explore the beauty of the gardens surrounding the Cunningham House. Explore the Scott Entrance Garden and the Terry Shane Teaching Garden in all its glory this spring with a guided tour from our horticultural staff.
Tune in on our YouTube channel.

In-Person Peony Tour
2025-05-21 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Explore Scott Arboretum & Gardens wide variety of peonies on this tour led by an expert horticulturist. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. Be sure to stop by the Wister Center before or after your tour to experience Peony Palooza, a peony flower exhibition presented in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Peony Society.
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Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

In-Person June Highlights Tour
2025-06-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Visit
Enjoy a morning stroll through the gardens to learn about plants blooming in June and the Theresa Lang Garden of Fragrance with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
Register Now
Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens office (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Scott Associates’ Garden Day
2025-06-22 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | PA
See glorious gardens created and maintained by gardeners like you at the Scott Associates’ Garden Day. Stroll through gardens in Chadds Ford and Glen Mills 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 Scott Associates.
Scott Associates will be mailed the Garden Day booklet in June with complete details. For non-member tickets, pick up a Garden Day booklet at the Scott Arboretum & Gardens offices. Tickets can be purchased at the garden of your choosing.
Program Details

Admission is free for members; non-members can purchase tickets for $25 for adults and $15 for children.
Tickets and Garden Day booklets are available during the event at each garden.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.

Green Roof Tour
2025-06-24 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Visit
Learn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at the Arboretum. Gardener Sandra Lopez Cortez will lead this exploration of one of the many green roofs on campus. All participants must be 18 or older.
Due to expected extreme heat, this tour is canceled.
Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Theresa Lang Garden of Fragrance
2025-06-27 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Take your lunch break virtually and explore the beautiful Theresa Lang Garden of Fragrance with Gardener Abi Urena Almonte. Tune in on our YouTube channel.

In-Person July Highlights Tour
2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Visit
Enjoy a morning stroll through the gardens to learn about plants blooming in July and the landscape around Singer Hall with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
We are currently experiencing issues with our online registration system.
To register, call 610-328-8025.

Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Summer Crum Woods Hike
2025-07-12 10:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | PA
Join us for a refreshing summer hike through the beautiful Crum Woods! This guided hike is the perfect opportunity to explore the lush greenery, shaded trails, and scenic views of this hidden gem. Along the way, we’ll discover native plants, listen to birdsong, and maybe even spot some woodland wildlife. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a first-time explorer, this is a great way to connect with nature and enjoy the beauty of July in the woods! We recommend this hike for adults and children ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Register Now
Accessibility:

This program is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Participants must be able to hike on unpaved, hilly surfaces for about 2 miles, with exposed roots and rocks. There is a brief, uphill walk from the parking area to the departure location.
Email us if you have other accessibility needs for this program.
Please note this tour has a different departure location than other tours.

Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
This tour will depart from the front of the Matchbox building.
Please park in the Field House Parking Lot and walk to the departure location, following Arboretum logo signs.
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Green Roof Tour
2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Visit
Learn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at the Arboretum. Our expert gardeners will lead this exploration of one of the many green roofs on campus. All participants must be 18 or older.
Register Now
Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens office (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Singer Hall Landscape
2025-07-25 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Take your lunch break virtually as you explore the Singer Hall Landscape with one of our expert horticulturists. The landscape around Singer Hall draws from Swarthmore’s regional landscape typologies, with five distinct ecoregions represented. Learn about the plants that comprise this garden area and our gardening ethos by tuning in on our YouTube channel.

In-Person August Highlights Tour
2025-08-08 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Visit
Enjoy a morning stroll through the gardens to learn about plants blooming in August and explore the West Garden with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
Register Now
Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens office (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Harry Wood Garden
2025-08-28 12:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | PA
Take your lunch break virtually as you explore the Harry Wood Garden with Gardener Andrew DeGothseir. Tune in on our YouTube channel.

In-Person September Highlights Tour
2025-09-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Enjoy a lunchtime stroll to learn about the West Garden with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
Register Now
Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens office (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: West Garden
2025-09-25 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Virtual Meeting
Take your lunch break virtually as you explore the West Garden with one of our expert horticulturists. This garden surrounds the Dan West House and serves as an example of a residential garden. Its maintenance is supported by an endowment fund given by Gil Kemp, Class of ‘72. Dan served the College as vice president for development and gardened there from 1998 until 2007. Learn about the plants that comprise this garden by tuning in on our YouTube channel.

Green Roof Tour
2025-09-30 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | 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 expert horticulture staff will lead this exploration of one of the many green roofs on campus. All participants must be 18 or older.
Register Now
Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

In-Person October Highlights Tour
2025-10-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Enjoy a lunchtime stroll through the gardens to learn about the Biostream and other October plant highlights with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
Register Now
Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens office (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Fall Crum Woods Hike
2025-10-04 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Matchbox, 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA, 19081
Join us for a guided hike through the beautiful Crum Woods! Enjoy the crisp autumn air and scenic trails as we explore this hidden gem together. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a first-time explorer, this is a great way to connect with nature and experience the magic of fall in our local forest.
We recommend this hike for adults and children ages 5 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Accessibility:

This program is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Participants must be able to hike on unpaved, hilly surfaces for about 2 miles, with exposed roots and rocks. There is a brief, uphill walk from the parking area to the departure location.
Email us if you have other accessibility needs for this program.
Please note this tour has a different departure location than other tours.

Register Now
Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
This tour will depart from the front of the Matchbox building.
Please park in the Field House Parking Lot and walk to the departure location, following Arboretum logo signs.
The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025
