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November 2019
Autumn Highlights Tour
Experience the many colors of fall with this tour of the Scott Arboretum. 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…
Find out more »Pop-up Camellia Tour
Experience the fall blooms of our camellia collection at its finest. Mary Tipping, curator, will guide you through the wonder of camellia’s in full bloom. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. The one-hour tour…
Find out more »Nature’s Narratives: Eager:The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter
October 9th (Eager: The Surprising, Secret Life of Beavers and Why They Matter) will be changed to the November 13th time frame 4:15 to 5:15 pm and then the discussion on Horizon will follow from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as…
Find out more »Nature’s Narratives: Horizon
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 Horizon,…
Find out more »Thanksgiving Table Arrangements
Join Scott Arboretum gardener Susan Romero to create a gorgeous arrangement for your Thanksgiving table with fresh autumn greens and flowers. Susan will lead a demonstration on how to choose the best plant materials and creatively display them to make your table a conversation piece.…
Find out more »December 2019
Green Wreaths Workshop
Session A: Thur., Dec. 5, 2 – 4 pm Session B: Thur., Dec. 5, 7 – 9 pm (Sold Out) Session C: Fri., Dec. 6, 10 am – 12 pm Session D: Fri., Dec. 6, 2 – 4 pm Wister Center Create a unique and…
Find out more »Scott Arboretum Selections: Holiday Sale
10 – 11:30 am: Special Friends Preview Party Become a Special Friend today! 11:30 am – 1 pm: Member Shopping 1 – 3 pm: Public Shopping 1 – 2 pm: Free Berries and Bark Garden Tour Gorgeous greens, holiday accents, long-lasting wreaths, living gifts, and fun…
Find out more »Berries and Bark Garden Tour
Experience the beauty of the winter garden as we highlight the great berries and bark of the winter landscape with 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…
Find out more »Tips for Dealing with Spotted Lanternflies
Join Colin Purrington, former evolutionary biology professor at Swarthmore College, nature photographer, blogger, and insect and spider enthusiast, for a presentation that will highlight why everyone should make stopping the invasive spotted lanternfly a priority in 2020. In addition to summarizing current control methods, Purrington…
Find out more »Nature’s Narratives: A Sand County Almanac
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 their reading experience. A…
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