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SUMMARY:Nature Nook: Winter Series
DESCRIPTION:Fridays\, Jan. 10\, 17\, 24\, 31 and Feb. 7\, 14\, 21\, 28 \nCalling 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. This program is designed for children ages 2 – 3 years old with their caregivers.  \nRegistration Cost (includes all 8 sessions): \nMembers: Free \nNon-Members: $40  \nDid 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.  \nRegister for Session A: 9 to 9:45 am\nRegister for Session B: 10:15 to 11 am\nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is required. Registration includes 8 sessions.\nClass size is limited. \nRegistration for members includes participation for up to 4 children and their caregivers.\nRegistration for non-members includes one child and their caregivers. \nSessions will start in the Wister Center with a story and craft\, followed by a short walk to explore a garden.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025. 
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/nature-nook-winter-series-7/
LOCATION:Wister Center – Gillespie Room\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family and Youth Activities,In-person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250305T130000
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SUMMARY:Members-Only Tour: Behind the Scenes of the Geoexchange Plant
DESCRIPTION:Join Jim Adams\, Director of Sustainable Maintenance at Swarthmore College\, to take a behind the scenes look at the College’s geoexchange plant and learn how it contributes to the goal of carbon neutrality on campus by 2035. This tour will begin in front of the Dining Center and Community Commons. \n\nBecome a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens to attend this new tour!  \n \nProgram Details \n\nThis members-only event is free\, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates. \nThis tour will begin in front of the Dining Center and Community Commons.\nEmail us  if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025\nPlease note this tour has a different departure location than other tours.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/members-only-tour-behind-the-scenes-of-the-geoexchange-plant/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Special Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T183000
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SUMMARY:Nature’s Narratives: How to Catch a Mole: Wisdom From a Life Lived in Nature
DESCRIPTION:Nature’s Narratives is the monthly book discussion group for Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers to discuss books about plants\, nature\, and the environment. \nThis month’s selection is Marc Hamer’s memoir How to Catch a Hole: Wisdom From a Life Lived in Nature. Kneeling in a muddy field in the Welsh countryside\, clutching a creature that is soft and blue-black\, Marc Hamer vows he will stop trapping moles—forever. In this earnest\, understated\, and sublime work of literary memoir\, the molecatcher shares what led him to this strange career and what caused him to stop: from sleeping among hedges as a homeless teen\, to toiling on the railway\, to weeding windswept gardens in Wales and witnessing the beauty of every living thing. \nParticipants 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. \nRegister Now\nRegistration is free\, but required to receive the Zoom meeting link.\n\nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is free\, but required to receive the Zoom meeting link.\nThe meeting link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.\nParticipants must download Zoom.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/natures-narratives-how-to-catch-a-mole-wisdom-from-a-life-lived-in-nature/
LOCATION:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/natures-narratives-how-to-catch-a-mole-wisdom-from-a-life-lived-in-nature/
CATEGORIES:Nature’s Narratives,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250313T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250313T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T235641
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SUMMARY:In-Person Lunchtime Tour: Wister Garden
DESCRIPTION:Take your lunch break to explore the beauty of the Wister Garden with a member of our horticulture staff. This woodland garden surrounds the former home of Gertrude and John C. Wister\, the Arboretum’s first assistant director and director\, respectively. The garden features sweeps of early spring blooming plants and rhododendrons. Narrow winding paths lead around the gently sloping plantings and connect to the Crum Woods trails. \nGardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. \nAccessibility: The garden paths are narrow and rocky\, so walking sticks and sturdy shoes are recommended. This tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. \n\nRegister Now \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is free\, but encouraged to receive program updates.\nThis tour will begin at 735 Harvard Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\nParking is available along Harvard Avenue.\nThe tour will be canceled in case of inclement weather.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025\nPlease note this tour has a different departure location than other tours.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/in-person-lunchtime-tour-wister-garden/
LOCATION:Wister Center – Gillespie Room\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250314T224500
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SUMMARY:Nature Nook: Spring Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan and 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.  \nRegistration Cost: \nMembers: Free \nNon-Members: $40  \nDid 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.  \n\nRegister Now \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is required. Registration includes all 8 sessions. \nClass size is limited. \nRegistration for members includes participation for up to 4 children and their caregivers.\nRegistration for non-members includes one child and their caregivers. \nSessions will start in the Wister Center with a story and craft\, followed by a short walk to explore a garden.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025. 
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/nature-nook-spring-session/2025-03-14/
LOCATION:Wister Center – Gillespie Room\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family and Youth Activities,In-person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T180000
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SUMMARY:Scott Medal & Award Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Join us to recognize Andrea DeLong-Amaya\, Director of Horticulture at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, the recipient of the 2025 Scott Garden and Horticulture Medal and Award of $20\,000. \nRegistration Cost: \nIn-Person Event  \nMembers and Special Guests: Free \nNon-Members: $40 (includes a one-year Individual level membership to the Associates of Scott Arboretum & Gardens) \n \nVirtual live stream: Free for all \n \nAndrea DeLong-Amaya – 2025 Award Recipient \nAndrea DeLong-Amaya (ahn-DRAY-ah di-LONG ah-MY-ah)\,  2025 Scott Garden & Horticulture Award awardee\,  is a leader in native plant horticulture with over 30 years of experience in native plant gardening\, ecology\, and design. As Director of Horticulture at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin\, Texas\, her work emphasizes the ecological benefits of using native plants to create resilient landscapes that support biodiversity. She is also the author of The Texas Native Plant Primer to be published in March 2025 by Timber Press. Tom Smarr\, Executive Director of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens in Pennsylvania\, describes her as having a “considerable impact on the horticulture industry as it grapples with the need for greater representation and escalating environmental challenges.” Her work inspires gardeners to connect with nature while creating beautiful\, sustainable gardens that reflect regional identity and ecological health. For her impressive body of horticultural work\, she will receive the 71st Scott Garden & Horticulture Award from Scott Arboretum & Gardens in Swarthmore\, PA.  \nDe-Long-Amaya teaches classes in native plant horticulture and has contributed numerous gardening articles to publications such as Taunton’s Fine Gardening\, Rodale’s Organic Gardening\, American Public Gardens Association’s Public Garden\, Neil Sperry’s Gardens and e-Gardens\, Texas Gardener and Wildflower (the Center’s member magazine). Keep an eye out for her upcoming book\, Texas Native Plant Primer (Timber Press)\, in March of 2025. \nDeLong-Amaya has appeared numerous times on Central Texas Gardener\, PBS’s long-running television program\, and was a two-time guest on WNYC’s Science Friday. Jennifer Jewell featured Andrea’s work in her 2020 book\, The Earth in Her Hands: 75 Extraordinary Women Working in the World of Plants\, and interviewed DeLong-Amaya on the podcast Cultivating Place. \n  \nProgram Details \n\nAdvance registration is required by March 7\, 2025.\nAll registrations include access to the live stream.\nIn-person registration is limited to 270. Due to limited seating\, virtual registrants cannot attend in person. \nRegistration is free  but required in advance for members of the Scott Associates.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/scott-medal-award-presentation/
LOCATION:The Inn at Swarthmore\, 10 South Chester Rd\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebrations,In-person Event,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T235641
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SUMMARY:Tool Maintenance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Proper care and maintenance of garden hand tools prolongs their life and keeps them in good working order. A care regimen that includes maintenance before each use\, seasonally\, and yearly ensures your tools are clean\, sharp\, and ready when you need them. Scott Arboretum & Gardens horticulture staff will lead this demonstration and hands-on workshop focusing on how to properly clean\, sharpen\, and generally maintain hand tools. Participants are encouraged to bring their own pruners to clean and/or sharpen during this hands-on workshop \nAll maintenance and cleaning supplies needed will be provided for use during the workshop\, along with a list of supply recommendations to take home. Supported brands for cleaning and sharpening are limited to Felco and Corona; Fiskar and Niwaki tools will only be sharpened. \nRegistration Cost:  \nMembers: $35 \nNon-members: $45 \nBecome a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens here.  \nRegister Now \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is required.\nClass size limited to 12\nEmail us  if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/tool-maintenance-workshop/
LOCATION:Wister Center – Gillespie Room\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250321T224500
DTSTAMP:20260405T235641
CREATED:20250306T192846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T193418Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Nook: Spring Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan and 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.  \nRegistration Cost: \nMembers: Free \nNon-Members: $40  \nDid 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.  \n\nRegister Now \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is required. Registration includes all 8 sessions. \nClass size is limited. \nRegistration for members includes participation for up to 4 children and their caregivers.\nRegistration for non-members includes one child and their caregivers. \nSessions will start in the Wister Center with a story and craft\, followed by a short walk to explore a garden.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025. 
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/nature-nook-spring-session/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:Wister Center – Gillespie Room\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family and Youth Activities,In-person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250325T123000
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CREATED:20250306T205043Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunchtime Tour: The Wister Garden
DESCRIPTION:Take your lunch break virtually and explore the beauty of the Wister Garden\, a woodland garden surrounding the former home of Gertrude and John C. Wister\, the Arboretum’s first assistant director and director\, respectively. The garden features sweeps of early spring blooming plants and rhododendrons. Narrow winding paths lead around the gently sloping plantings and connect to the Crum Woods trails. \nTune in on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/virtual-lunchtime-tour-the-wister-garden/
LOCATION:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/virtual-lunchtime-tour-the-wister-garden/
CATEGORIES:Tours,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250328T224500
DTSTAMP:20260405T235641
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SUMMARY:Nature Nook: Spring Session
DESCRIPTION:Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan and 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.  \nRegistration Cost: \nMembers: Free \nNon-Members: $40  \nDid 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.  \n\nRegister Now \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is required. Registration includes all 8 sessions. \nClass size is limited. \nRegistration for members includes participation for up to 4 children and their caregivers.\nRegistration for non-members includes one child and their caregivers. \nSessions will start in the Wister Center with a story and craft\, followed by a short walk to explore a garden.\nEmail us if you have accessibility needs for this program.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025. 
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/nature-nook-spring-session/2025-03-28/
LOCATION:Wister Center – Gillespie Room\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family and Youth Activities,In-person Event
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