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Virtual Lunchtime Tour: The Wister Garden

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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 […]

Free

Crum Woods Spring Hike

Field House Parking Lot 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA

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. […]

Free

In-Person Lunchtime Tour: April Highlights

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 […]

Free

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Glade Garden

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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 […]

Free

Accessible Green Roof Tour

McCabe Library 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

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 […]

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 our expert gardening staff at the Scott Arboretum & Gardens. This guided walk will immerse you […]

Free

Tree Peony Tour

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 […]

Free

Green Roof Tour

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 […]

Free

In-Person Lunchtime Tour: May Highlights

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, […]

Free

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Cunningham House Gardens

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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 […]

Free

In-Person Peony Tour

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 […]

Free