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Harvest Hues Floral Arranging Workshop

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

This program is part of the Delco ARTS Week celebration. Immerse yourself in the rich tones of autumn during this inspiring flower arranging class led by the award-winning florist, Tissa […]

$85 – $95

Perennial Plant Conference

Support

The Perennial Plant Conference was started in 1983 to bring together locally, nationally, and internationally recognized experts on perennials for a day-long conference with an educational focus. This year, learn […]

$119 – $149

Members-Only Tour: The Reimagined Gardens of Martin Hall

Martin Hall 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

Join us for an exclusive members-only tour of the newly re-planted Pollinator Garden and Winter Garden! These landscapes surround Martin Hall, which recently completed a two-year renovation. Discover how our […]

Member Benefit

Introduction to Garden Sustainability Class

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

For the past several years, Scott Arboretum & Gardens’ horticulturists have been exploring low-input gardening techniques and evaluating their long-term success in support of  Swarthmore College’s ambitious goal to be […]

$35 – $45
Event Series Nature Nook Fall Session

Nature Nook Fall Session

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

Calling all little nature explorers! Join us at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the […]

SOLD OUT

Peony Dig & Divide Event

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

Learn from Mid-Atlantic Peony Society members during this peony care demonstration, sale, auction, and reception. The demonstration will include information about how to site, plant, dig, and divide peonies at […]

Free

Quaker Roots: Horticultural Connections with the Friends Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Stewardship of the earth is a core tenet of Quakerism, which has led to many local and global connections between the Arboretum's plant collection and Quakers. Join Curator of the […]

Free
Event Series Nature Nook Fall Session

Nature Nook Fall Session

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

Calling all little nature explorers! Join us at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the […]

SOLD OUT

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Biostream

Virtual Meeting

Take your lunch break virtually as you explore the Biostream with one of our expert horticulturists. The Biostream is a man-made abstraction of a stream that both looks beautiful and […]

Free

School’s Out: Fantastic Fall

Cherry Border 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Drop by the Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a day of outdoor adventure and creativity! Children ages 3 - 12 can enjoy a nature-themed craft and go on a scavenger […]

Free

In-Person November Highlights Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Enjoy a lunchtime stroll through the gardens to learn about the John W. Nason Garden and other November plant highlights with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and […]

Free

Lecture: A Personal Guide to Bulbs through the Seasons

Science Center 101 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Co-Sponsored with In this lecture, Jenny Rose Carey will explore some of her favorite bulbs for each time of year. She will share tips for growing bulbs successfully in gardens […]

Free