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May 2019
Scott Arboretum Selections: Spring Sale
Fri., May 10: Preview Party, 5:30 – 7:30 pm (Become a Special Friend to receive an invite.) Sat., May 11: Member shopping, 10 am – 12 pm Free and open to the public, 12 – 3 pm Scott Arboretum Selections: Spring Sale features a variety…
Find out more »National Public Gardens Week Tour
Explore the Scott Arboretum's plant collections with staff on National Public Gardens Week. 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,…
Find out more »Members Plant Exchange and Sale
The 24th annual Members Plant Exchange & Sale is where members of the Scott Associates come together to donate and exchange plants from their own gardens. For every three plants a member donates, a plant of their choosing is received in exchange. During the sale…
Find out more »Rose Garden Tour
Learn more about our organic rose garden from the staff who maintain this stunning collection. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin in the Dean Bond Rose Garden and is free and open to the public. In case of…
Find out more »Philadelphia River to River Hike
Join Jeff Jabco and Julie Jenney for the first half of a “hike” across Center City to see newly created and renovated gardens and public spaces, with stops at iconic Philadelphia sites. We’ll also point out our favorite stores and restaurants along the way! Sites…
Find out more »Rose Garden Tour
Learn more about our organic rose garden from the staff who maintain this stunning collection. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin in the Dean Bond Rose Garden and is free and open to the public. In case of…
Find out more »June 2019
9/11 Memorial, Domino Park, and the New Pier at Brooklyn Bridge Park
Join Jeff Jabco and Julie Jenney on this bus trip to visit three sites in New York. Our first stop will be the powerful 9/11 Memorial which features two enormous waterfalls and reflecting pools, each about an acre in size, set within the footprints of…
Find out more »Green Roof Tour
Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring three of the different green roofs we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer; a brisk walk and several steps are…
Find out more »Ethnobotany in the Crum Woods
With over 300 native species and over 150 introduced species of plants, the Crum Woods is truly a cosmopolitan forest. This class will be a two-hour walk through the Crum Woods with local gardener and Crum Woods expert Mike Rolli, focusing on the seemingly endless…
Find out more »Scott Associates Garden Day
See five glorious gardens created and maintained by gardeners like you and get tips from these gardeners at the Scott Associates Garden Day. Visit gardens in the Media/Glen Mills area to learn about plant combinations other gardeners are using. This is a great opportunity to…
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