In-Person January Highlights Tour
2026-01-25 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Enjoy plants and landscapes looking their best in late January, including ornamental grasses in the garden, with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
Stay after the tour for the free Walkovic and Schumacher Memorial Lecture {Link to HPS lecture} where Warren Leach will be presenting Celebrating Plants in the Winter Garden.
This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
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Program Details

Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates.
This tour begins in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House) and ends at the Science Center, the location for the Walkovic and Schumacher Memorial Lecture.
The tour will be canceled in case 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: Graceful Grasses
2026-01-30 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Meeting
Take your lunch break virtually to explore perennials at Scott Arboretum & Gardens throughout 2026. This month’s feature plant group are grasses, which provide valuable wildlife benefits and look attractive in the winter months. Tune in to this tour on our YouTube channel.

Family Winter Tree Walk
2026-01-31 10:00 - 10:30 | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Bundle up and join us for a family-friendly walk through the winter landscape in celebration of Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees! Together, we’ll investigate the changes occurring during this time of year, document our findings through nature journaling and discuss our human connection to trees. This interactive walk is a wonderful way for families to enjoy nature, learn together, and honor the trees that give so much. This tour is intended for families with children ages 3 – 18 and all are welcome.
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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 case 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

Members-Only Winter Tree ID Tour
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Join us for an exclusive members-only walk through Scott Arboretum & Gardens as we explore the art of identifying trees in their winter form. Without leaves to guide us, we’ll rely on bark patterns, branch structures, buds, and other subtle clues to uncover each tree’s identity. Learn how to recognize familiar species even in the quiet season and gain a deeper appreciation for the Arboretum’s woody collection. Dress for the weather and enjoy a peaceful winter stroll among the trees.
Become a member of the Scott Associates to attend this tour!
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Program Details

This members-only event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
The tour will depart from the Scott Arboretum & Gardens office (Cunningham House).
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 February Highlights Tour
2026-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Enjoy plants and landscapes looking their best in February, including winter-blooming bulbs, with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
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Program Details

Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates.
This tour begins in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in case 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

Crum Woods Winter Hike
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Matchbox, 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA, 19081
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 as you enjoy a meditative moment in the woods. This hike will be led by a member of our horticulture staff.
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.
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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

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Winter-Blooming Bulbs
2026-02-27 12:00 - 12:30 | 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 to this tour on our YouTube channel.
