Scott Arboretum & Gardens

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: John W. Nason Garden
2025-11-20 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | 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 by tuning in on our YouTube channel.

Green Wreath Workshops
2025-12-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | 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 home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum & Gardens staff will provide a demonstration and be on hand to guide your creativity.
Registration Cost:
Members: $50
Non-Members: $60
ACCESS [https://www.art-reach.org/access/] Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register.

Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.
Session A: Wednesday, December 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
SOLD OUT
Session B: Thursday, December 4 from 2 to 4 pm
Call 610-328-8025 to register.
Session C: Thursday, December 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
SOLD OUT
Session D: Friday, December 5 from 10 am to 12 pm
Call 610-328-8025 to register.
Program Details

Registration is required.
Please bring pruners; registration includes all other materials.
Class limited to 18.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.
If you’ve kept your wreath frames from previous years, you can bring them back to donate to the Holiday Sale.

About ACCESS
Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders may receive $2 tickets for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. This discount may not be valid for special events or sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS card and valid photo ID on the day of the program. For more information about the ACCESS program, please visit art-reach.org/access.

Green Wreath Workshops
2025-12-05 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | 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 home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum & Gardens staff will provide a demonstration and be on hand to guide your creativity.
Registration Cost:
Members: $50
Non-Members: $60
ACCESS [https://www.art-reach.org/access/] Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register.

Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.
Session A: Wednesday, December 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
SOLD OUT
Session B: Thursday, December 4 from 2 to 4 pm
Session B Registration
Session C: Thursday, December 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm
SOLD OUT
Session D: Friday, December 5 from 10 am to 12 pm
Call 610-328-8025 to register.
Program Details

Registration is required.
Please bring pruners; registration includes all other materials.
Class limited to 18.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.
If you’ve kept your wreath frames from previous years, you can bring them back to donate to the Holiday Sale.

About ACCESS
Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders may receive $2 tickets for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. This discount may not be valid for special events or sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS card and valid photo ID on the day of the program. For more information about the ACCESS program, please visit art-reach.org/access.

Holiday Sale
2025-12-06 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
Gorgeous greens, holiday accents, long-lasting wreaths, and free fun for the whole family! In-person shopping will be offered in the Wister Center Parking Lot with limited availability of pre-made wreaths, swags, and specialty bundles.
Schedule of the Day:
9 to 11 am – Pick-up for all pre-orders. Complete pick-up details will be emailed the week of the sale.
10 to 11 am – Members-only in-person shopping
11 am to 1 pm – Public in-person shopping
10 am to 1 pm – Nature Craft Tent is open (10 to 11 am members only)

In-person December Highlights Tour
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Enjoy a stroll through the gardens to learn about the Gold Medal Garden and other December plant highlights with a tour led by our horticulture staff. The Gold Medal Garden features woody and perennial plants which have been recognized for their ease of cultivation, multiple seasons of interest, commercial availability, appropriateness for the Mid-Atlantic region, and value to wildlife. The Gold Medal Plant Program is organized by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Register Now
Program Details

Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates.
This tour begins in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Nature Snow Globe Family Pop-In
2025-12-11 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
Celebrate the season with a magical evening at the Arboretum! Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to craft a one-of-a kind snowglobe using natural materials sourced from our gardens. Come when you can during this two hour pop-in to complete your craft and enjoy a pizza dinner. Please arrive no later than 6:30 pm. Slow down, connect with nature, and create a lasting holiday keepsake together.
Each registration includes dinner and materials to make one snow globe. All children must be accompanied by at least one adult. Purchase registration for each attendee ages 3 and up.
Registration Cost:
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
ACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register.
Did you know a Family level membership to the Associates of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens is only $55 and includes benefits for two adults and up to four children? Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens here.
SOLD OUT
Program Details

If you have any dietary restrictions, let us know in advance by emailing us.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.

About ACCESS
Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders may receive $2 tickets for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. This discount may not be valid for special events or sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS card and valid photo ID on the day of the program. For more information about the ACCESS program, please visit art-reach.org/access.

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Gold Medal Garden
2025-12-21 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Virtual Meeting
Take your lunch break virtually to explore the Gold Medal Garden with Adam Glas, horticulture supervisor at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. The Gold Medal Garden features woody and perennial plants which have been recognized for their ease of cultivation, multiple seasons of interest, commercial availability, appropriateness for the Mid-Atlantic region, and value to wildlife. The Gold Medal Plant Program is organized by PHS. Tune in to this tour on our YouTube channel.

Nature Nook: Winter Session
2026-01-09 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-16 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-23 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-01-30 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-06 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-13 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
Calling all little nature explorers! Join Rachel Warren at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 4 years old with their caregivers.
Registration Cost (includes all 8 sessions):
Members: Free
Non-Members: $40
ACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register.
Did you know a Family level membership to the Associates of the Scott Arboretum is only $55 and includes benefits for two adults and up to four children? Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.
Register Now
Program Details

Registration is required and includes all 8 sessions.
Class size is limited.
Registration for members includes participation for up to 4 children and their caregivers.
Registration for non-members includes one child and their caregivers.
Sessions will start in the Wister Center with a story and craft, followed by a short walk to explore a garden.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.

About ACCESS
Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders may receive $2 tickets for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. This discount may not be valid for special events or sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS card and valid photo ID on the day of the program. For more information about the ACCESS program, please visit art-reach.org/access.

Travels @ 12: Early Spring Gardens in the Loire Valley, Belgium, and Keukenhof
2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual Meeting
Join Andrew Bunting, vice president of horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, as he highlights gardens from a Magnolia Society International trip to the Loire Valley and Belgium, including iconic gardens like Villandry as well as many arboreta and private gardens. This presentation will also include a side trip to the Netherlands to see the amazing bulb displays at Keukenhof.
Travels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world.
NEW in 2026: Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
Virtual Registration
Watch Party Registration
Program Details

The webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.
All registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links.
In-person registration is limited to 24. Due to limited seating, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.
Registration is free, but required to receive program links.
Virtual participants must download Zoom.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.

About the Presenter
Andrew Bunting is the Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) and leads the utilization of planting and design to promote environmentally sound gardening practices at PHS.
Andrew received his B.S. in Plant and Soil Science from Southern Illinois University. Prior to arriving at PHS, Andrew worked at Chicago Botanic Garden, Chanticleer Garden, and the Scott Arboretum for a tenure of 27 years. He has received the American Public Gardens Association’s Professional Citation, Chanticleer Scholarship in Professional Development, and the Certificate of Merit from PHS. He also serves on the Board of Magnolia Society International. Andrew published his first book in 2015, The Plant Lover’s Guide to Magnolias. Andrew enjoys bird watching, travel and, of course, gardening.

In-Person January Highlights Tour
2026-01-25 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Enjoy plants and landscapes looking their best in late January, including ornamental grasses in the garden, with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
Stay after the tour for the free Walkovic and Schumacher Memorial Lecture where Warren Leach will be presenting Celebrating Plants in the Winter Garden.
This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
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Program Details

Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates.
This tour begins in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House) and ends at the Science Center, the location for the Walkovic and Schumacher Memorial Lecture.
The tour will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Walkovic & Schumacher Memorial Lecture: Celebrating Plants in the Winter Garden
2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Chang Hou Hall, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, 19081, United States
The winter garden is truly a low maintenance affair and a time to enjoy – no weeding, no watering, and no deadheading! The winter landscape may be quiescent, but the garden need not be bleak. Plants with brightly colored berries, twigs, stems, foliage, and even winter-blooming flowers shrug off the snow and cold. They bring cheer, even as the sun enters Capricorn. Warren Leach, landscape horticulturist and author of the new book Plants for the Winter Garden from Timber Press, will showcase gardens he has designed that celebrate the winter season as well as planting design ideas for your own garden.
Join us before the event for an in-person tour of Scott Arboretum & Gardens. A reception with the opportunity to purchase Plants for the Winter Garden and book signing will follow the lecture.
In-person Registration
Virtual Registration
Program Details

All registrations include access to the recording.
In-person registration is limited to 190. Due to limited seating, virtual participants cannot attend in person.
Virtual registrants will be able to view the recording shortly after the presentation concludes and can ask the speaker questions by emailing scott@swarthmore.edu in advance.
Registration is free, but required to receive the presentation recording link.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.

About the Presenter Warren Leach is a passionate plant collector, nurseryman, horticulturist, and landscape designer with a depth of knowledge of all garden plants – both perennial and woody plants, tropical and temperate. Warren is also an admired speaker, writer, and educator. For more than thirty-five years, Warren has been creating beautiful landscapes throughout New England, as well as making captivating and educational display gardens at Tranquil Lake Nursery in Rehoboth. He is the co-owner of this specialty nursery that is a prominent grower of daylilies, iris, and distinctive perennials and woody plants. Warren has received many awards, including the National Landscape Association Regional Certificate of Merit for Residential Landscape Design and the Rhode Island Nursery and Landscape Association’s First Place Award for Residential Design and Installation. Warren has also taught horticulture and landscape design at numerous institutions including: The University of Rhode Island, the Brown University Learning Community, Scott Arboretum & Gardens, to name a few. Warren’s new book, Plants for the Winter Garden, was released on November 5, 2024.

Travels @ 12: Patagonia: Into the Wild Beauty
2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual Meeting
Join Dan Benarcik and Lisa Roper for a captivating talk on Patagonia’s breathtaking landscapes, where towering peaks, vast glaciers, and windswept plains paint a scene of raw, untouched beauty. Discover the awe-inspiring natural wonders that make this remote region one of the world’s last great wildernesses.
Travels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world.
NEW in 2026: Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
Virtual Registration
Watch Party Registration
In-person Registration
Program Details

The webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.
All registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links.
In-person registration is limited to 25. Due to limited seating, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.
Registration is free, but required to receive program links.
Virtual participants must download Zoom.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.

About the Presenters
Dan Benarcick is a horticulturist, designer, teacher, and artist whose life and career thrive at the intersection of creativity and cultivation. Growing up with a florist mother and a father who owned a home center, he naturally developed a love for plants and craftsmanship. After earning his B.S. in Plant Science from the University of Delaware, Dan began his career at Mt. Cuba Center, where he discovered his passion for native plants. His journey then led him to Imperial Nurseries, where he built strong professional connections and learned the business side of horticulture, before joining Chanticleer Garden in 1993. At Chanticleer, where creativity and horticulture merge seamlessly, Dan oversees the Courtyard Gardens, focusing on tropical and tender perennials that shape visitors’ first and last impressions. Beyond the garden, he has shared his enthusiasm through writing for Fine Gardening, Horticulture, and Martha Stewart Living; promoting plants on QVC; and appearing on Cultivating Life and Growing a Greener World. He teaches, lectures, and builds—from furniture-making workshops to judging the Philadelphia Flower Show. At heart, Dan is driven by the joy of inspiring others to see the beauty and possibility in plants, design, and hands-on creativity.
Lisa Roper is the Gravel Garden and Ruin horticulturist at Chanticleer, a public garden in Wayne Pa. where she has gardened for the past 26 years in various parts of the garden. Lisa also photographs Chanticleer Garden weekly for What’s in Bloom on the Chanticleer website. Lisa has a BFA in fine art from The Cooper Union in NYC where she studied photography and painting. She is a graduate of the Longwood Gardens Professional Gardener Training Program. Lisa has been a guest gardener at Stellenbosch University Garden in South Africa and Great Dixter in West Sussex, UK. She is also a contributor to The Art of Gardening, design inspiration and planting techniques from Chanticleer. In her spare time, she gardens at home with her husband, Allan Summers and a flock of chickens who nibble the insects as she weeds.

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Graceful Grasses
2026-01-30 12:00 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | Virtual Meeting
Take your lunch break virtually to explore perennials at Scott Arboretum & Gardens throughout 2026. This month’s feature plant group are grasses, which provide valuable wildlife benefits and look attractive in the winter months. Tune in to this tour on our YouTube channel.

Family Winter Tree Walk
2026-01-31 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Bundle up and join us for a family-friendly walk through the winter landscape in celebration of Tu B’Shevat, the Jewish New Year of the Trees! Together, we’ll investigate the changes occurring during this time of year, document our findings through nature journaling and discuss our human connection to trees. This interactive walk is a wonderful way for families to enjoy nature, learn together, and honor the trees that give so much. This tour is intended for families with children ages 3 – 18 and all are welcome.
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Program Details

Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Winter Celebration: “A Garden Inferior to Few…” The Williamsburg Garden of John Custis IV
2026-02-01 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | The Inn at Swarthmore, 10 South Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA, United States
Celebrate America 250 with an exploration of sophisticated garden that is globally influenced but American in execution.
John Custis IV is one of Williamsburg, Virginia’s more colorful historic residents. In addition to being an influential member of the political elite, a wealthy plantation owner, and eventually the first father-in-law of Martha Washington, Custis was the creator of one of the most renowned colonial gardens of the early 18th century. Custis’ indulgence in ornamental garden design resulted in the creation of a pleasure garden said to rival that of the Royal Governor. Known as Custis Square, the four-acre garden was said to contain gravel paths, topiary, hundreds of native and imported plant varieties, and even statues. Friendships with gardening luminaries such as John Bartram and Peter Collinson opened up Custis to a global palette of plants and the correspondence between these “brothers of the spade” has revealed much about the plants within the garden. However, the actual appearance and layout has remained a mystery… until now. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has just concluded a five-year archaeological excavation to uncover this important lost landscape.
We will explore the evidence gathered through excavation and specialized environmental analysis to discover the design for the garden, revealing a truly baroque layout. From the locations of individual fruit trees to the evidence for large-scale earthmoving to create vistas, the results of this research have provided details recorded nowhere else. Developed at a time of transformation in European garden fashions, studying Custis’ garden provides an opportunity to better understand how elite Americans translated new landscape conventions into a different cultural and environmental setting. The result is a sophisticated garden that is globally influenced but American in execution.
Event schedule:
3:00 pm – Lecture
4:00 pm – Reception with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar
After the lecture, mix and mingle with the speaker during the reception.
For an easy dinner, make a reservation at the Broad Table Tavern. Members of the Scott Associates receive a 15% discount at the Broad Table Tavern (discount not valid on alcoholic beverages).
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Program Details

Advance registration is required.
Limited to 150 people.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.

About the Presenter
Jack Gary is the associate vice president for historic resources for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. He leads a team of archaeologists, curators, architects, and scholars to reveal the hidden stories of Williamsburg’s past. He is currently directing the archaeological research for the restoration of the garden of John Custis IV as well as the research into Williamsburg’s First Baptist Church, the oldest Black Church in the United States. Jack oversees a collection of over 60 million artifacts and the development and construction of the new Campbell Archaeology Center, which will open in 2026 as the country’s premier archaeology museum. He is the former director of archaeology and landscapes for Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, where he directed the archaeological research that led to the Garden Club of Virginia’s restoration of the ornamental landscape surrounding Jefferson’s villa retreat.
About ACCESS
Scott Arboretum & Gardens proudly participates in the Art-Reach ACCESS program. Pennsylvania ACCESS/EBT cardholders, and Art-Reach ACCESS cardholders may receive $2 tickets for the cardholder and up to 3 guests. This discount may not be valid for special events or sold out events, or combined with other discount offers. Visitors must show their ACCESS card and valid photo ID on the day of the program. For more information about the ACCESS program, please visit art-reach.org/access.

Members-Only Winter Tree ID Tour
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Join us for an exclusive members-only walk through Scott Arboretum & Gardens as we explore the art of identifying trees in their winter form. Without leaves to guide us, we’ll rely on bark patterns, branch structures, buds, and other subtle clues to uncover each tree’s identity. Learn how to recognize familiar species even in the quiet season and gain a deeper appreciation for the Arboretum’s woody collection. Dress for the weather and enjoy a peaceful winter stroll among the trees.
Become a member of the Scott Associates to attend this tour!
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Program Details

This members-only event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
The tour will depart from the Scott Arboretum & Gardens office (Cunningham House).
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Travels @ 12: Sauntering Through the South
2026-02-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual Webinar
Join Sandra Lopez-Cortez, senior horticulturist, to hear about her family’s road trip to Texas with stops in Memphis, Tennessee, and Raleigh, North Carolina, to see fabulous botanical gardens featuring unique agave and cacti.
Travels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world.
NEW in 2026: Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
Virtual Registration
Watch Party Registration
In-person Registration
Program Details

The webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.
All registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links.
In-person registration is limited to 24. Due to limited seating, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.
Registration is free, but required to receive program links.
Virtual participants must download Zoom.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.

About the Presenter
Sandra Lopez Cortez grew up in Guanajuato, Mexico and moved to Kennett Square, Pa at the age of 14. She graduated from the Professional Gardener Program at Longwood in 2013 and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture & Natural Resources with a minor in Horticulture at the University of Delaware in 2019.
Sandra became a member of Scott Arboretum & Gardens staff in 2015 where she helps maintain a variety of gardens and coordinates volunteer garden support. Most of her experience involves maintaining ornamental plants, but she is growing a passion for sustainability, the environment, wildlife, and education.

In-person February Highlights Tour
2026-02-10 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States
Enjoy plants and landscapes looking their best in February, including winter-blooming bulbs, with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.
This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Register Now
Program Details

Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates.
This tour begins in front of the Scott offices (Cunningham House).
The tour will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Travels @ 12: A Month of Beautiful British Gardens and Places
2026-02-12 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual Webinar
Bob and Jan Goren are long-time Scott members and volunteers who love to photographically capture their travels and share them. This year they’re excited to share the beauty of the gardens and beautiful places they visited on their month-long visit to England in Spring 2025.
NEW in 2026: Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
Virtual Registration
Watch Party Registration
Program Details

The webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.
All registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links.
In-person registration is limited to 24. Due to limited seating, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.
Registration is free, but required to receive program links.
Virtual participants must download Zoom.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.

About the Presenter
Bob and Jan Goren are proud grandparents and retirees who like to travel to beautiful places. They like to take as many photos as possible of everything they see and experience. Bob and Jan are long-time Scott Associates and volunteers, helping out at events and various activities.

School’s Out: Winter Wonderland
2026-02-16 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Detroit) | Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States
Drop by Scott Arboretum & Gardens on your day off from school to learn about the wonders of the winter gardens. Complete a winter-themed nature craft and go on a scavenger hunt throughout the gardens. Join us at 10:30 am for a free, family-friendly tour of the Arboretum & Gardens.
This is a free, drop-in program and no registration is required. It is designed for children ages 3 to 12 with a caregiver.
Event Schedule:
9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Winter Nature Crafts and Scavenger Hunt
10:30 – 11:00 am: Family-Friendly Tour of the Arboretum & Gardens

Program Details:

This event will be held in the Wister Center.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies [or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Travels @ 12: Seoulful Gardens and More in South Korea
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual Webinar
For the first time ever, the International Congress on Education at Botanic Gardens was held in Asia. Hundreds of delegates from around the world descended upon Seoul to enjoy the culture and learn from each other. Take a trip to the other side of the world with Mackenzie Knight-Fochs, Education Programs Manager, and Bryan Thompsonowak, Director of Education at Morris Arboretum & Gardens, to see some of Seoul and its gardens, the Korea National Arboretum, and other South Korean horticultural delights.
Travels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world.
NEW in 2026: Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather.
Virtual Registration
Watch Party Registration
Program Details

The webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.
All registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links.
In-person registration is limited to 24. Due to limited seating, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.
Registration is free, but required to receive program links.
Virtual participants must download Zoom.
Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.

About the Presenters
Mackenzie Knight-Fochs returned to the Arboretum in 2022 as the Education Programs Manager. She previously served as the Education Intern from 2012 to 2014. She completed the Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture in 2016, receiving her Master’s in Public Horticulture. Prior to returning to the Arboretum, she worked for the Friends of Laurel Hill and at the Delaware Center for Horticulture. Mackenzie has a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and life sciences communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Bryan Thompsonowak is the Director of Education at the Morris Arboretum. He completed the Longwood Graduate Program in 2015, receiving his Master’s in Public Horticulture. He has experience as an environmental educator at Bartram’s Garden and an arborist at Wells Tree Service. He studied environmental science at Albright College. Bryan also serves on the Woody Plant Conference Committee.
