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SUMMARY:Lecture: When Trees Testify: Living With and Learning From Trees
DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored with: \n \nJoin us for a compelling talk with biologist and author Beronda L. Montgomery as she discusses her new book\, When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. Drawing from science\, ecology\, and lived experience\, Montgomery invites us to reconsider trees not simply as background elements of the landscape\, but as dynamic\, communicative beings that offer insight into resilience\, interdependence\, and adaptation. \nIn this thoughtful presentation\, she explores how trees “testify” through their growth patterns\, responses to stress\, and relationships with surrounding ecosystems—revealing lessons that extend beyond the natural world into how we understand community\, care\, and survival. Blending scientific research with reflective storytelling\, Montgomery encourages audiences to slow down\, observe more deeply\, and reconsider what it means to learn from the living world. \nA reception with the opportunity to purchase When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History and America’s Black Botanical Legacy and book signing will follow the lecture. \nDue to ongoing travel disruptions from the FAA’s nationwide flight groundings\, our speaker is unable to travel as planned. This event will now be held virtually only.\n\nThe in-person attendance option is no longer available. All registered participants will receive updated access details prior to the event. We look forward to connecting with you online.\n\nThe 12:30 pm In-Person Highlights Tour will still be held as planned.\nProgram Details \n\nVirtual event.\nRegistration is free.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025\n\nAbout the Presenter \nBeronda L. Montgomery\, PhD\, is a writer\, science communicator\, and professor. Her research group investigates how photosynthetic organisms adapt to changes in their external environment. Her scholarship extends beyond biology and into studying mentorship and faculty development to develop evidence-based strategies to foster equity and inclusion in academia. In 2020\, Montgomery was one of the co-founders and co-organizers of the first Black Botanists Week. A Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology\, she was named one of Cell’s 100 Inspiring Black Scientists in America.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/lecture-when-trees-testify-living-with-and-learning-from-trees/
LOCATION:Chang Hou Hall\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures,Virtual Events
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Deer-Resistant Plants
DESCRIPTION:Take your lunch break virtually as you explore deer-resistant plants with one of our expert horticulturists. Learn about great plants to add to your garden by tuning in on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/virtual-lunchtime-tour-deer-resistant-plants/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Tours,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261217T123000
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CREATED:20260804T152716Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Dwarf Conifers
DESCRIPTION:Take your lunch break virtually as you explore dwarf conifers with Mary Masters\, Curator and Plant Recorder at the Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Tune into our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/virtual-lunchtime-tour-dwarf-conifers/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Member Benefit,Tours,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270114T130000
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SUMMARY:Travels @ 12: Into the Rainforest: Tropical Botany in Australia and Singapore
DESCRIPTION:Venture “Down Under” with Swarthmore College Senior Josephine (Josie) Low to Queensland\, Australia\, where ancient Gondwanan plants like cycads and tree ferns tower above a vast diversity of tropical fruit trees\, orchids\, and more. From the Daintree Rainforest to the Cairns Botanic Gardens\, learn how Australia’s natural history has shaped its unique ecosystems\, and how its people steward the land through ambitious reforestation programs. Discover the secret diversity of epiphytic mosses and liverworts living on bark\, and their essential relationship with the health of their host trees. Then\, travel to the “Garden City” of Singapore\, which boasts the world’s largest glass greenhouse and an artificial cloud forest in Gardens by the Bay\, as well as Singapore Botanic Gardens\, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. \nTravels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world. Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather. \nVirtual Registration \nIn-person Registration \nProgram Details \n\nThe webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.\nAll registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links.\nIn-person registration is limited to 24. Due to limited seating\, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.\nRegistration is free\, but required to receive program links.\nVirtual participants must download Zoom.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.\n\n\nAbout the Presenter:\nJosephine (Josie) Low ‘27 is a senior at Swarthmore College studying biology and environmental studies. She has worked as an Education Programs Assistant for Scott Arboretum & Gardens since freshman year\, and is very excited to be back in Swarthmore after a semester abroad. In addition to plants\, she loves mycology\, and was the organizer of Swarthmore Fungi Fest 2026.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/travels-12-into-the-rainforest-tropical-botany-in-australia-and-singapore/
LOCATION:Wister Center\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Travels at Twelve,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270121T120000
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SUMMARY:Travels @ 12: Island in the Baltic Sea
DESCRIPTION:Join Assistant Professor in the Psychology Department at Swarthmore College Emily Foster-Hanson as she shares a collection of photographs from a small island in the Swedish Archipelago where her family spends time each year. Through her photographs\, Emily will offer a glimpse into the island’s distinctive landscapes\, seasonal changes\, quiet rhythms\, and everyday beauty\, inviting us to experience a special place that has become a meaningful part of her family’s life. \nTravels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world. Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather. \nVirtual Registration \nIn-person Registration \nProgram Details \n\nThe webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.\nAll registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links.\nIn-person registration is limited to 24. Due to limited seating\, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.\nRegistration is free\, but required to receive program links.\nVirtual participants must download Zoom.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.\n\nAbout the Presenter\nEmily Foster-Hanson is an assistant professor in the Psychology Department and director of the Kid Lab. She studies how children learn about the natural world through their experiences and interactions with other people. She and her Swedish husband have two kids\, ages 7 and 11\, who love to pick blueberries on the island and catch jellyfish in the Baltic Sea.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/travels-12-island-in-the-baltic-sea/
LOCATION:Wister Center\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Travels at Twelve,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270128T130000
DTSTAMP:20261114T233113
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SUMMARY:Travels @ 12: Reaching New Heights in Peru's Sacred Valley
DESCRIPTION:As the 2025-2026 Scott Arboretum & Gardens Public Horticulture intern\, Katrien had a limited budget and a lifelong dream to visit South America. All roads led to Cusco. Katrien packed a single duffle bag\, a borrowed camera lens\, a bottle of Tylenol\, and a durable poncho to seek out Peru’s lush valleys on the fringes of the rainy season. Now 11 months later\, Katrien comes clean about breaking vegetarianism\, llama spit\, and the unique plants she investigated on her journey. \nTravels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world. Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather. \nVirtual Registration \nIn-person Registration \nProgram Details \n\nThe webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.\nAll registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links.\nIn-person registration is limited to 24. Due to limited seating\, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.\nRegistration is free\, but required to receive program links.\nVirtual participants must download Zoom.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.\n\nAbout the Presenter \nKatrien de Waard joined the Scott Arboretum & Gardens staff as the 2025-2026 public horticulture intern and began as a horticulturist\, greenhouse & nursery operations in June. She’s previously held public engagement and science communication roles with the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center and Cornell University Sustainability Office. She’s most notably\, however\, a lifelong learner. Day-to-day\, Katrien often practices Dutch\, listens to new\, student-recommended artists\, gets stuck on the NYT Thursday crossword\, or reads the most print pages during the Arboretum for the staff summer reading program.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/travels-12-reaching-new-heights-in-perus-sacred-valley/
LOCATION:Wister Center\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Travels at Twelve,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270129T123000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Winter Garden Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Take your lunch break virtually to explore the beautiful winter landscapes at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Tune in to this tour on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/virtual-lunchtime-tour-winter-garden-beauty/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Tours,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270204T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270204T130000
DTSTAMP:20261114T233113
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SUMMARY:Travels @ 12: Chasing Waterfalls: Traveling Iceland’s Ring Road
DESCRIPTION:Follow along with Assistant Horticulture Supervisor Beck Armstrong and Senior Horticulturist Kait Lawrence on their ten day camping trip driving through the mountains\, moss-covered lava fields\, and glacier-carved fjords on Iceland’s Ring Road. Discover with them the endless waterfalls\, captivating wildlife\, and surprising gardens of the land of fire and ice. \nTravels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world. Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather. \nVirtual Registration \nIn-person Registration \nProgram Details \n\nThe webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.\nAll registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links.\nIn-person registration is limited to 24. Due to limited seating\, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.\nRegistration is free\, but required to receive program links.\nVirtual participants must download Zoom.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.\n\n\nAbout the Presenters:\nBeck Armstrong\nBeck Armstrong is an assistant horticulture supervisor at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Prior to joining the staff in 2023 as a gardener\, she was the Assistant Manager in the Nursery/Perennials Department at Wedgewood Gardens in Glen Mills. She also worked as a farmhand at Anchor Run Farm CSA in Bucks County\, a gardener at Roots Landscaping in Glen Mills\, was a temporary gardener at the Scott Arboretum & Gardens\, and maintains many private gardens in the Philadelphia area. Beck completed a 3-month internship with Aprovecho Sustainability Research Center in Cottage Grove\, Oregon\, and a summer internship with the Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Beck completed the Horticulture Certificate Program from the Barnes Arboretum at St. Joseph’s University in 2025. \nKait Lawrence\nKait Lawrence\, senior horticulturist at Scott Arboretum & Gardens\, joined the staff in 2022. Kait holds a Bachelor of Arts in environmental studies and anthropology/sociology with a minor in food studies from Ursinus College. Upon graduation\, she worked as a research assistant in the biology department of Ursinus College\, collecting and cataloging native grasses and planting crops at their organic farm. Prior to joining the Scott Arboretum & Gardens\, she was the Horticulturist Assistant/Foreman at David Brothers Landscape Services and a Horticulturist at Laurel Hill Cemeteries\, while completing the Horticulture Certificate Program from the Barnes Arboretum at St. Joseph’s University in 2024.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/travels-12-chasing-waterfalls-traveling-icelands-ring-road/
LOCATION:Wister Center\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Travels at Twelve,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270211T130000
DTSTAMP:20261114T233113
CREATED:20261028T154343Z
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SUMMARY:In-person Travels @ 12: Famous Clematis\, Clematarians\, and Their Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Scott Arboretum & Gardens Executive Director Jeff Jabco will share his travel tales during the 2026 Internationals Clematis Society’s visit to new and old gardens in southeastern England (Kent and Sussex) and two Channel Islands\, Guernsey\, and Sark. Learn about the history of several gardens that are intertwined with clematis: Great Dixter\, Gravetye Manor and two Vita Sackville-West/Harold Nicolson gardens–Sissinghurst and Long Barn Garden. Jeff co-organized this 11-day trip for the Society to also visit the nursery and propagation and breeding facilities of the Society’s founder\, Raymond Evison on Guernsey as well as 16 other sites. \nTravels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world. \nTo close out the Travels @ 12 2027 series\, Jeff will be presenting live in-person in the Science Center! In-person registrants will have a chance to chat with the presenter\, ask questions and connect with fellow travel enthusiasts. All speakers from the 2027 Travels @ 12 series will be invited to attend\, making this a special opportunity to gather in community. \nThe lecture will be recorded and sent out to those who register. There will be no live-stream option. \nIn-person Registration \nAccess to the Recording \nProgram Details \n\nAll registrations include access to the panopto recording shortly after the program concludes.\nIn-person registration is limited to 200.\nRegistration is free\, but required to receive program links.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.\n\nAbout the Presenter: \nJeff Jabco\, executive director of Scott Arboretum & Gardens\, has been on staff since 1990. Before coming to Swarthmore\, he worked for Penn State University Cooperative Extension as a horticulture agent in southeastern Pennsylvania; he also owned and operated a garden design and vegetable production business. He is a graduate of Penn State University with a master’s degree from North Carolina State University in Horticulture/Plant Breeding and Plant Pathology.\nAs well as working at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for 36 years\, Jeff is former president and current vice-president of the International Clematis Society. He has organized three garden tours and clematis education trips for the group.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/travels-12-famous-clematis-clematarians-and-their-gardens/
LOCATION:Science Center 101\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Travels at Twelve,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20270225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20270225T123000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Early Spring Bulbs
DESCRIPTION:Take your lunch break virtually and explore beautiful early spring blooming bulbs with our horticulture staff. Tune in on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/virtual-lunchtime-tour-early-spring-bulbs/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Tours,Virtual Events
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