Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan and Rachel Warren at the Scott Arboretum for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. The March 10 session will start indoors at the Wister Center...
The exciting imagery of botanical art, a centuries-old practice, is currently making a resurgence. Explore plant life’s realistic details using graphite pencils in combination with watercolor paint. Laura Bethmann, artist and author, will demonstrate basic techniques with step by step examples. Participants will begin with simple...
Children ages 18 months to 12 years old are invited to attend Mindful Monday with their favorite caregiver. Children are invited to participate in a yoga session led by Rachel Warren, followed by a mindfulness activity. Children will learn mindfulness strategies to help them calm...
Take your lunch break in the garden with our in-person lunchtime tours! Early spring is the perfect time to see magnolias and cherries in bloom, in addition to the carpets of bulbs like daffodils and scilla. Garden Supervisor Chuck Hinkle will lead participants to delight...
Join us on a guided hike in the Crum Woods on Trek Tuesday. Discover a beaver dam in the Crum Creek and wander through a wild meadow! Please wear appropriate footwear to walk on an unpaved, hilly surface for about 2 miles. This hike is...
On Wildlife Wednesday we will have activities centered around three very important pollinating animals: monarch butterflies, honey bees, and ruby-throated hummingbirds. Children will learn about each animal's habitat, how it supports pollination, and complete a craft. There will even be an opportunity to visit one...
Learn how to take better care of our earth on Sustainability Thursday. We will learn about composting, solar energy, green roofs, and more. Children will also get to create a masterpiece using recycled materials. This program is recommended for children ages 5 to 12 with...
On Flower Friday, we will explore the spring blooming flowers while completing a scavenger hunt. Children will have the opportunity to plant their very own seeds to take home and create a flower crown to show off their spring excitement. Children ages 18 months to...
Take your lunch break virtually and enjoy the splendors of spring with Garden Supervisor Adam Glas. Join us on this virtual tour on our YouTube page. Adam Glas, Gardener Supervisor, joined the staff in 2012. Before that, he worked as Nursery Manager at Terrain (Styer’s)...
In honor of the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing (Sakura Matsuri), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a spring exhibition to coincide with the blooming of our cherry trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is...
In honor of the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing (Sakura Matsuri), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a spring exhibition to coincide with the blooming of our cherry trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is...
Old trees, big trees, rare trees– we have them all! Join Curator and Plant Recorder Mary Tipping for a spring tour of the most valuable trees in our collections. Each Heritage Tree has been qualified as such due to the combination of its age, health,...
In honor of the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing (Sakura Matsuri), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a spring exhibition to coincide with the blooming of our cherry trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is...
Trips are a member benefit; to learn more about becoming an Associate of the Scott Arboretum, click here. Within 30 miles of Philadelphia, there are nearly 40 public gardens–this makes the greater Philadelphia area America’s Garden Capital. Experience gardens near and far with this new...
Learn about the inner-workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs and sustainability at the Arboretum. Gardener Sandra Lopez Cortez will lead this exploration of one of the many green roofs on campus. All participants must be 18 or older. Tours begin at the Scott Arboretum offices...
Come celebrate Arbor Day with us! Bring your family to the Scott Arboretum and receive a free Magnolia virginiana (sweet bay magnolia) sapling tree (one per family, while supplies last) and participate in tree-related fun and activities for the whole family. The tree giveaway and...
Bring your dog and tour the dogwoods on our April Highlights Tour! Gardener Kaitlyn Lawrence will also spotlight our Arbor Day giveaway tree, Magnolia virginiana (sweet bay magnolia). Arboretum Highlights Tours are for gardeners of all levels and feature plants and landscapes that are at...
One of the first collections at the Arboretum after it was founded in 1929, the gorgeous flowers of the tree peony are a highlight every May. Enjoy the early evening ambiance while learning about the different types of tree peony hybrids in our collection from...
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. Sessions will start in the Trotter Tent with a book and activity, followed by...
