Pruning Techniques Workshop
2024-02-17 09:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Copy of PPAvisitDM 047
Inclement Weather Date: Saturday, Feb. 24
Learn pruning techniques beyond the basics from Scott Arboretum horticulture staff! This class is for those who would like to learn how to prune hydrangeas and Japanese maples and learn specialty pruning techniques. Scott Arboretum Gardener Andrew DeGothseir will lead this workshop and also discuss small tree corrective/structural pruning, pollarding, and coppicing.
The entire class will be held outside, so be sure to dress for the weather and walking around the campus. Please hold both dates on your calendar; reimbursements will not be made if you can’t make the inclement weather date.
Registration Cost:
Members: $35
Non-Members: $45
Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.
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Program Details

Registration is required.
Class size limited to 18.
Please hold both dates on your calendar; reimbursements will not be made if you can’t make the bad weather date.
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.

About the Presenter
Andrew DeGothseir, Gardener, joined the staff in 2019. He holds a B.S. in Ornamental Horticulture and Environmental Design from Delaware Valley University. Before joining the horticulture staff, he worked at Haverford College, The Westtown School, Henry Schmieder Arboretum, The Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, and Germantown Friends School where he was instrumental in creating the Betty Cary Arboretum.

School’s Out: Winter Wonderland
2024-02-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Copy of PPAvisitDM 047
Drop by the Scott Arboretum on your day off from school to learn what occurs in the garden during the winter season. Complete a winter themed craft and go on a scavenger hunt throughout the gardens. Bring a picnic and enjoy spending the day outside in the Arboretum! Join us at noon for a free, lunchtime tour of the Arboretum.
This is a free, drop-in program and no registration is required. It is designed for children ages 3 to 12 with a caregiver.

Program Details:

This event will be held in the Wister Center.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.

In-Person Lunchtime Tour: February Highlights
2024-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Visit
Take your lunch break in the garden and learn about plants blooming in late February at the Arboretum 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.

Program Details

Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates.
Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum 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 Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Witchhazel Collection
2024-02-20 12:00 - 12:30 | PA
In celebration of the Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary, take your lunch break virtually and explore this month’s featured collection: witchhazels. Tune in on our YouTube channel.

Travels @ 12: Spring in the Stans
2024-02-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Visit
Enjoy spring in the “Stans,” Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan, as Megan Rossman, Assistant Horticulturist, leads us through her Spring 2023 travels. Her trip aimed to showcase the beauty and botanical diversity of spring in the Central Asian steppe landscape, from bulbs to rare trees.
Travels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world.
Registration is free, but required to receive the Zoom webinar and recording links.

Program Details

The webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.
This webinar will be recorded and available for 2 weeks after the presentation.
Recording link will be available 2 days after the webinar.
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 Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.

About the Presenter
Megan Rossman, Assistant Horticulturist, recently completed her Public Horticulture Internship at the Scott Arboretum in spring 2023. She is from Vail, CO where she gained outdoor experience volunteering at the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and the Vail Valley Mountain Trails Alliance. Holding a bachelors in art history from St. Olaf College in Minnesota, Megan worked for the Sachs Museum at the Missouri Botanical Gardens doing exhibition research and in the summer of 2021 participated in the Harvard Design Discovery program gaining knowledge in landscape architecture design principles and practices.

Nature Nook: Spring Series 1
2024-03-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-22 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Copy of PPAvisitDM 047
Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan at the Scott Arboretum 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 18 months to 3 years old.
Registration Cost:
Member (Family level and above): Free for family groups (see below for details)
Non-Members: $20 per family group (see below for details)
Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.
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Session A: 10 to 10:45 am
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Session B: 11:15 am to 12 pm
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Program Details

Registration is required.
Class size limited to 25 total adults and children.
Family groups are at least 1 adult and no more than 3 children.
Registration includes all 4 session dates.
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 Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.

In-Person Lunchtime Tour: November Highlights
2024-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Visit
Take your lunch break in the garden to learn about the plants looking their best at the beginning of November at the Arboretum 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.

Program Details

Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates.
Tour begins in front of the Scott Arboretum offices (Cunningham House).
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 Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

Wonders of Beeswax: The Art of Candle-Making Workshop
2024-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Copy of PPAvisitDM 047
Explore the history of the centuries-old practice of making your own hand-dipped beeswax candles! Beeswax is highly prized as a long-lasting, clean-burning wax. Our beekeeper will lead you through the process of making a pair of candles to enjoy at home.
Registration Cost:
Members: $25
Non-Members: $35

Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.
Registration closed.
Program Details

Registration is required.
Workshop limited to 25 participants.
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.

95 Years Highlights Tour: Camellias
2024-11-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Visit
Celebrate Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary with in-depth tours of a featured collection. This month’s feature is Camellias. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. After this tour, join us for a free presentation: Creating Beauty through Garden Adversity .

Program Details

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.
Tour begins in front of the Scott Arboretum offices (Cunningham House).
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 Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

Lecture: Creating Beauty through Garden Adversity
2024-11-10 14:00 - 15:30 | PA
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Every gardener operates within constraints; poor soil, a steep grade, unfortunate drainage, and unsightly views are just a few factors that may impede the pursuit of a great garden. In this talk, author Nicole Juday will share creative solutions employed by the most talented gardeners in our region, using examples that appear in her book Private Gardens of Philadelphia, with photos by Rob Cardillo. Learn how some of the best gardens in our region work with their inherent limitations –rather than against them– with outstanding results.
Join us before the event for a tour of the Arboretum’s camellias in honor of our 95th anniversary. A reception with the opportunity to purchase Private Gardens of Philadelphia and book signing will follow the lecture.

Program Details

All registrations include access to the recording.
In-person registration is limited to 190. Due to limited seating, virtual registrants cannot attend in person.
Virtual registrants will be able to view the recording shortly after the presentation concludes.
Book Sales: Bring cash, check, or credit to purchase Private Gardens of Philadelphia and other books from the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group.
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 Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

About the Presenter
Nicole Juday’s career has encompassed her own garden design business, working as Landscape Curator at Wyck Historic Garden, and running the renowned Arboretum School at the Barnes Foundation. She then served as Director of Audience Engagement at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. She has gone on to publish numerous articles, winning a silver medal for her writing by the Garden Writers Association. She serves as board chair for the IDEAL Industries Foundation.

Nature’s Narratives: Temple Stream: A Royal Odyssey
2024-11-13 17:30 - 18:30 | PA
Nature’s Narratives is the Scott Arboretum’s monthly book discussion group. Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers to discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment.
In Temple Stream: A Royal Odyssey by Bill Roorbach, Roorbach’s quest to discover the origins of a stream near his New England home sets the stage for this wonderful journey into both the human and natural local community.
Participants are encouraged, but not required, to read each month’s selection prior to the discussion. Discussions are led by horticulturist and book-lover Elizabeth Haegele and participants are welcome to share or simply listen.
Registration is free, but required to receive the Zoom meeting link.

Program Details

Registration is free, but required to receive the Zoom meeting link.
The meeting link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.
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 Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Camellias
2024-11-19 12:00 - 12:30 | PA
In celebration of the Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary, take your lunch break virtually and explore this month’s featured collection: Camellias. Tune in on our YouTube channel.

Thanksgiving Floral Arranging Workshop
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | PA
Join Education Programs Manager Mackenzie Knight-Fochs to create a gorgeous arrangement for your Thanksgiving table with fresh autumn greens and flowers. Mackenzie will lead a demonstration on how to choose the best plant materials and creatively display them to make your table a conversation piece. Participants will then create their own centerpieces to take home.

Registration Cost:
Members: $50
Non-Members: $60

Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.

Registration is closed.

Program Details

Registration is required.
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.

Green Wreath Workshop
2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-05 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-05 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-05 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-12-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Copy of PPAvisitDM 047
Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from the Scott Arboretum. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum staff will provide a demonstration and be on hand to guide your creativity.
Registration Cost:
Members: $50
Non-Members: $60

Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.

Session A: Wednesday, December 4, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
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Session B: Thursday, December 5, 2 to 4 pm
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Session C: Thursday, December 5, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
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Session D: Friday, December 6, 10 am to 12 pm
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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.

Scott Arboretum Holiday Sale
2024-12-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Kitchen Sink
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 am to 11 am – Pick-up for all Holiday Pre-Sale orders. Complete pick-up details will be emailed the week of the sale.
10 to 11 am – Members-only in-person shopping
10 am to 1 pm – Holiday Craft Tent is open (10 to 11 am members only)
11 am to 1 pm – Public in-person shopping

Nature’s Narratives: The Electricity of Every Living Thing: A Woman's Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home
2024-12-11 17:30 - 18:30 | PA
Nature’s Narratives is the Scott Arboretum’s monthly book discussion group. Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers to discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment.
Experience author Katherine May’s journey of self discovery while walking England’s South West Coast Path in The Electricity of Every Living Thing: A Woman’s Walk in the Wild to Find Her Way Home.

Participants are encouraged, but not required, to read each month’s selection prior to the discussion. Discussions are led by horticulturist and book-lover Elizabeth Haegele and participants are welcome to share or simply listen.
Registration is free, but required to receive the Zoom meeting link.

Program Details

Registration is free, but required to receive the Zoom meeting link.
The meeting link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.
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 Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.
