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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
