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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

Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition Meet & Greet

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

In honor of the Japanese tradition of viewing autumn leaves (Momijigari, literally “hunting red leaves), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a fall exhibition […]

$25

Ikebana Flower Arranging Make-and-Take

Wister Center 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

After exploring the exhibition, adults and children are invited to create their own floral arrangement using traditional Ikebana techniques. All materials will be provided and experts will be on-hand to […]

Free

In-Person Japanese Maple Collection Tour

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

Explore the Japanese Maple Collection at Scott Arboretum & Gardens with our expert horticulture staff and enjoy the variety of vibrant hues that maples bring to autumn. Gardeners and plant […]

Free

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: John W. Nason Garden

Virtual Meeting

Take your lunch break virtually as you explore the textures of the John W. Nason Garden with one of our expert horticulturists. Learn about the plants that comprise this garden […]

Free

Event Series Green Wreath Workshops

Green Wreath Workshops

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

Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your […]

$50 – $60