Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Glade Garden

Virtual Meeting

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...

Free

Arbor Day Tree Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

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....

Free

Tree Peony Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

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...

Free

Green Roof Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

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. Program Details This event...

Free

In-Person Lunchtime Tour: May Highlights

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

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.  Program Details Tours begin in front of...

Free

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Cunningham House Gardens

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...

Free

In-Person Peony Tour

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

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...

Free

In-Person June Highlights Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

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.  Program Details This event is free, but...

Free

Scott Associates’ Garden Day

Drive on Your Own

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...

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