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February 2020
What is That??? Plant Identification and Plant Names
Hold Fri., Feb. 21 for bad weather date This class, with Scott Arboretum’s coordinator of horticulture Jeff Jabco, is designed for gardeners who want to improve their scientific knowledge of plants relative to plant morphology and anatomy (leaves, buds, stems, flowers) and the terms used…
Find out more »Travels at Twelve: Exploring Lake Maggiore (Italy)
Join Scott Arboretum staff and local gardening enthusiasts as they share travel experiences abroad! In addition to learning about spectacular gardens, plants, and landscapes, you’ll get a taste of the art, cuisine, architecture, and customs of lands near and far. It’s a perfect wintertime escape!…
Find out more »Travels at Twelve: Dazzling DC
NOTE TIME and LOCATION CHANGE - 1PM, SCIENCE CENTER 101 Join Scott Arboretum staff and local gardening enthusiasts as they share travel experiences abroad! In addition to learning about spectacular gardens, plants, and landscapes, you’ll get a taste of the art, cuisine, architecture, and customs…
Find out more »March 2020
Travels at Twelve: Autumn Color in Japanese Gardens
Join Scott Arboretum staff and local gardening enthusiasts as they share travel experiences abroad! In addition to learning about spectacular gardens, plants, and landscapes, you’ll get a taste of the art, cuisine, architecture, and customs of lands near and far. It’s a perfect wintertime escape!…
Find out more »Gentle Flow Yoga through the Seasons
Enjoy the benefits of yoga in our beautiful gardens with local yoga teacher and Scott Arboretum Education Programs Intern, Mandie Curtis Banks. Each month (March 6, April 3, May 1, and June 5) we will focus on a different garden and enjoy a theme-based yoga…
Find out more »Nature’s Narratives Feral: Searching for Enchantment on the Frontiers of Rewilding
Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as they discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. “Nature’s Narratives” is a book discussion group sponsored by the Scott Arboretum where readers come together to discuss a book once a month and share in the reading experience. In…
Find out more »Travels at Twelve: Conehead Convention
Join Scott Arboretum staff and local gardening enthusiasts as they share travel experiences abroad! In addition to learning about spectacular gardens, plants, and landscapes, you’ll get a taste of the art, cuisine, architecture, and customs of lands near and far. It’s a perfect wintertime escape!…
Find out more »Plant Portraits: Exciting New Additions at the Scott Arboretum
Hold Fri., Mar. 27 for bad weather date Join Scott Arboretum curator Mary Tipping to learn in-depth information about new woody and perennial plants recently added to the Scott collection. Participants will receive a comprehensive handbook filled with fact sheets and photos discovering the plants…
Find out more »Early Spring Blooms Tour
See what is popping up this spring with Scott Arboretum staff. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will…
Find out more »April 2020
Gentle Flow Yoga through the Seasons
Enjoy the benefits of yoga in our beautiful gardens with local yoga teacher and Scott Arboretum Education Programs Intern, Mandie Curtis Banks. Each month (March 6, April 3, May 1, and June 5) we will focus on a different garden and enjoy a theme-based yoga practice,…
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