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.
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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).
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 | 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.

Nature Nook: Winter Session
2026-02-13 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-20 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-02-27 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-03-13 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-03-20 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-03-27 10:00 - 10:45, 2026-04-03 10:00 - 10:45 and 16 more dates | 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.
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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.

School’s Out: Winter Wonderland
2026-02-16 09:30 - 12:00 | 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 | 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.

Crum Woods Winter Hike
2026-02-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Matchbox, 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA, 19081
Come experience all the Crum Woods has to offer in the winter. Delight in the colors of the holly berries, listen to the babbling creek, and take a deep breath as you enjoy a meditative moment in the woods. This hike will be led by a member of our horticulture staff.
We recommend this hike for adults and children ages 8 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Accessibility:

This program is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
Participants must be able to hike on unpaved, hilly surfaces for about 2 miles, with exposed roots and rocks. There is a brief, uphill walk from the parking area to the departure location.
Email us if you have other accessibility needs for this program.
Please note this tour has a different departure location than other tours.

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
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Program Details

This tour will depart from the front of the Matchbox building [link: https://map.concept3d.com/?id=713#!m/87181?share].
Please park in the Field House Parking Lot and walk to the departure location, following Arboretum logo signs.
The tour will be canceled in the event 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

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Winter-Blooming Bulbs
2026-02-27 12:00 - 12:30 | Virtual Webinar
Take your lunch break virtually to explore perennials at Scott Arboretum & Gardens throughout 2026. This month’s feature plant group are winter-blooming bulbs, including snowdrops and winter aconite. Tune in to this tour on our YouTube channel.
