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SUMMARY:Nature Nook: Spring Session
DESCRIPTION: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 5 years old.  \n  \nRegistration Cost: \nMembers: Free \nNon-Members: $50 for all eight sessions \nACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register. \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.  \nSOLD OUT \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is required. Registration includes all eight sessions. Please note: there will be no class on April 24\, 2026 in preparation for the Arbor Day Celebration on April 25. \nClass size is limited. \nRegistration for members includes participation for up to four children and their caregivers.\nRegistration for non-members includes one child and their caregivers. \nSiblings under 2 are welcome to attend at no additional charge. \nPlease list the child’s first name during registration. \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-3/2026-03-06/
LOCATION:Wister Center – Gillespie Room\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family and Youth Activities,In-person Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T130000
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SUMMARY:Members-Only Tour: ‘Witch’ One Wins
DESCRIPTION:Explore the best witchhazels in bloom on this members-only tour\, where you’ll rank each variety based on flower and fragrance. Along the way\, enjoy expert commentary and discover the subtle differences that set these winter wonders apart. \nBecome a member of the Scott Associates to attend this tour! \nRegister Now \nProgram Details \n\nThis members-only event is free\, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.\nThe tour will depart from the Scott Arboretum & Gardens office (Cunningham House).\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/members-only-tour-witch-one-wins/
LOCATION:Scott Arboretum Offices\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Tours
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260313T104500
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SUMMARY:Nature Nook: Spring Session
DESCRIPTION: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 5 years old.  \n  \nRegistration Cost: \nMembers: Free \nNon-Members: $50 for all eight sessions \nACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register. \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.  \nSOLD OUT \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is required. Registration includes all eight sessions. Please note: there will be no class on April 24\, 2026 in preparation for the Arbor Day Celebration on April 25. \nClass size is limited. \nRegistration for members includes participation for up to four children and their caregivers.\nRegistration for non-members includes one child and their caregivers. \nSiblings under 2 are welcome to attend at no additional charge. \nPlease list the child’s first name during registration. \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-3/2026-03-13/
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:20260314T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171419
CREATED:20260206T205238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153851Z
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SUMMARY:Specialty Pruning Workshop: Hydrangeas & Roses
DESCRIPTION:Learn the essential techniques for pruning roses and hydrangeas in this focused\, hands-on workshop. Designed for home gardeners of any experience level\, this class demystifies when\, why\, and how to prune each plant for healthier growth and better blooms. \nHorticulture Supervisor Adam Glas and Senior Horticulturist Andrew DeGothseir will cover pruning techniques specific to different types of roses and the major hydrangea groups\, explaining the key differences between old-wood and new-wood bloomers. You’ll learn how to identify growth patterns\, make clean and effective cuts\, shape shrubs for long-term structure\, and avoid the common mistakes that lead to poor flowering. \nParticipants leave with practical\, seasonally-timed guidance and the confidence to maintain beautiful\, productive plants year after year. \nRegistration Cost: \nMembers: $35 \nNon-Members: $45  \nACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register. \nLimited seats remain. Call 610-328-8024 to register. \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is required.\nClass size limited to 18.\nThe inclement weather day will be March 21\, 2025 from 9:30 am – 12 pm. Please reserve this on your calendar\, as refunds will not be given if you cannot attend the inclement weather date.  \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. \n\nAbout the Presenters \nSenior Horticulturist Andrew DeGothseir 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\, 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. \nHorticulture Supervisor Adam Glas joined the Scott Arboretum & Gardens staff in 2012. Before that\, he worked as Nursery Manager at Terrain (Styer’s) Nursery in Glen Mills. He was accepted into the Longwood Gardens Professional Gardener (PG) Training Program\, completing that program in 2006. He served as president for the PG Alumni Association and vice president of the board of managers at Chenoa Manor. He studied Horticulture and Landscape Design at University of Wisconsin River Falls. \nAbout ACCESS \nScott 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 three 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. 
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/specialty-pruning-workshop-hydrangeas-roses/
LOCATION:Wister Center – Gillespie Room\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,In-person Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T153000
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SUMMARY:Crum Woods Winter Hike
DESCRIPTION:Due to unsafe trail conditions\, this hike has been rescheduled for Saturday\, March 14 from 2 to 3:30 pm. \nCome 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. \nWe recommend this hike for adults and children ages 8 and up. All children must be accompanied by an adult. \nAccessibility:  \n\nThis program is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.\nParticipants 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.\nEmail us if you have other accessibility needs for this program.\nPlease note this tour has a different departure location than other tours.\n \n\nThis event is free\, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.  \nRegister Now \nProgram Details \n\nThis tour will depart from the front of the Matchbox building [link: https://map.concept3d.com/?id=713#!m/87181?share].\nPlease park in the Field House Parking Lot and walk to the departure location\, following Arboretum logo signs.\nThe tour will be canceled in the event 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
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/crum-woods-winter-hike-3/
LOCATION:Matchbox\, 500 College Ave\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171419
CREATED:20260212T150851Z
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SUMMARY:Members-Only Workshop: Gardening for Life
DESCRIPTION:Learn tips and tricks for gardening throughout your lifespan during this members-only workshop. In partnership with Widener University’s Institute of Occupational Therapy\, occupational therapy student Casey Orange will share practical guidance on safe gardening techniques\, adaptive tools\, fall prevention\, energy conservation\, and pain management. This workshop includes opportunities to try adaptive gardening tools and movement strategies.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\nProgram Details \n\nThis members-only event is free\, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.\n\nBecome a member here. \n\n\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/members-only-workshop-gardening-for-life/
LOCATION:Wister Center – Gillespie Room\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171419
CREATED:20260206T204330Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Nook: Spring Session
DESCRIPTION: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 5 years old.  \n  \nRegistration Cost: \nMembers: Free \nNon-Members: $50 for all eight sessions \nACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register. \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.  \nSOLD OUT \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is required. Registration includes all eight sessions. Please note: there will be no class on April 24\, 2026 in preparation for the Arbor Day Celebration on April 25. \nClass size is limited. \nRegistration for members includes participation for up to four children and their caregivers.\nRegistration for non-members includes one child and their caregivers. \nSiblings under 2 are welcome to attend at no additional charge. \nPlease list the child’s first name during registration. \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-3/2026-03-20/
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:20260320T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171419
CREATED:20260206T205633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T205633Z
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SUMMARY:In-Person Highlights Tour: First Day of Spring
DESCRIPTION:Take your lunch break on the first day of spring to witness wonderful bulbs blooming in the garden along with other late-March garden highlights. Horticulture staff will guide you through the gardens on this tour. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. \nRegister Now \nProgram Details \n\nThis event is free\, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.\nTours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum offices (Cunningham House).\nThe tour will be canceled in the event 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 Arboretum office at 610-328-8025
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/in-person-highlights-tour-first-day-of-spring/
LOCATION:Scott Arboretum Offices\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171419
CREATED:20251114T145105Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Celebration: “A Garden Inferior to Few…” The Williamsburg Garden of John Custis IV
DESCRIPTION:Due to expected inclement weather affecting speaker travel\, Winter Celebration has been rescheduled to Sunday\, March 22.\nCelebrate America 250 with an exploration of sophisticated garden that is globally influenced but American in execution. \nJohn 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 ornamental garden design resulted in the creation of a pleasure garden said to rival that of the Royal Governor. Known as Custis Square\, the four-acre garden was said to contain gravel paths\, topiary\, hundreds of native and imported plant varieties\, and even statues. Friendships with gardening luminaries such as John Bartram and Peter Collinson opened up Custis to a global palette of plants and the correspondence between these “brothers of the spade” has revealed much about the plants within the garden. However\, the actual appearance and layout has remained a mystery… until now. The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation has just concluded a five-year archaeological excavation to uncover this important lost landscape.  \nWe will explore the evidence gathered through excavation and specialized environmental analysis to discover the design for the garden\, revealing a truly baroque layout. From the locations of individual fruit trees to the evidence for large-scale earthmoving to create vistas\, the results of this research have provided details recorded nowhere else. Developed at a time of transformation in European garden fashions\, studying Custis’ garden provides an opportunity to better understand how elite Americans translated new landscape conventions into a different cultural and environmental setting. The result is a sophisticated garden that is globally influenced but American in execution. \nEvent schedule:  \n3:00 pm – Lecture  \n4:00 pm – Reception with hors d’oeuvres and cash bar \nAfter the lecture\, mix and mingle with the speaker during the reception.  \nFor an easy dinner\, make a reservation at the Broad Table Tavern. Members of the Scott Associates receive a 15% discount at the Broad Table Tavern (discount not valid on alcoholic beverages). \nAdvance registration for this event is closed. Walk-in registrations will be accepted. Bring exact cash ($25)\, check\, or card for payment. Call 610-328-8024 with questions. \nProgram Details \n\nAdvance registration is required.\nLimited to 150 people.\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.\n\nAbout the Presenter \nJack Gary is the associate vice president for historic resources for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. He leads a team of archaeologists\, curators\, architects\, and scholars to reveal the hidden stories of Williamsburg’s past. He is currently directing the archaeological research for the restoration of the garden of John Custis IV as well as the research into Williamsburg’s First Baptist Church\, the oldest Black Church in the United States. Jack oversees a collection of over 60 million artifacts and the development and construction of the new Campbell Archaeology Center\, which will open in 2026 as the country’s premier archaeology museum. He is the former director of archaeology and landscapes for Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest\, where he directed the archaeological research that led to the Garden Club of Virginia’s restoration of the ornamental landscape surrounding Jefferson’s villa retreat.  \nAbout ACCESS \nScott 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. 
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/winter-celebration-a-garden-inferior-to-few-the-williamsburg-garden-of-john-custis-iv/
LOCATION:The Inn at Swarthmore\, 10 South Chester Rd\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Celebrations,In-person Event,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171419
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T152912Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Spring Ephemerals
DESCRIPTION:Take your lunch break virtually and indulge in the enchanting spring ephemerals around Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Tune in on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/virtual-lunchtime-tour-spring-ephemerals/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Tours,Virtual Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260327T104500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171419
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SUMMARY:Nature Nook: Spring Session
DESCRIPTION: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 5 years old.  \n  \nRegistration Cost: \nMembers: Free \nNon-Members: $50 for all eight sessions \nACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register. \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.  \nSOLD OUT \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is required. Registration includes all eight sessions. Please note: there will be no class on April 24\, 2026 in preparation for the Arbor Day Celebration on April 25. \nClass size is limited. \nRegistration for members includes participation for up to four children and their caregivers.\nRegistration for non-members includes one child and their caregivers. \nSiblings under 2 are welcome to attend at no additional charge. \nPlease list the child’s first name during registration. \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-3/2026-03-27/
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:20260329T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260329T184500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171419
CREATED:20260206T210707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T200004Z
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SUMMARY:Scott Medal & Award Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Please join us in honoring Paul Redman\, President & CEO of Longwood Gardens\, as the recipient of the 2026 Scott Garden & Horticulture Medal and Award. \nIn-person registration includes attendance at the award presentation and reception at the Lang Performing Arts Center on the campus of Swarthmore College. \nAdvance in-person registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. Virtual registration will remain open through the event. \nVirtual Registration \nPaul B. Redman – 2026 Award Recipient \nScott Arboretum & Gardens proudly announces Paul B. Redman as the recipient of the 2026 Scott Garden & Horticulture Award\, recognizing a career that has profoundly shaped the art\, science\, and public experience of horticulture. \nSince assuming the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Longwood Gardens during its centennial year in 2006\, Redman has led one of the most ambitious transformations in the history of American public gardens. Guided by a visionary 40-year master plan\, his leadership has positioned Longwood as a premier horticultural and educational institution of the 21st century—one dedicated to its enduring mission to bring joy to all people through the beauty of nature. \nUnder his tenure\, Longwood has more than doubled its annual attendance to 1.8 million visitors\, expanded membership nearly fivefold\, and become the most visited paid public garden in North America. \nRedman’s impact is evident across Longwood’s landscape including the East Conservatory Plaza and its landmark green wall\, the expansive Meadow Garden\, and the revitalized Main Fountain Garden. Most recently\, he oversaw the breathtaking 2024 reimagination of seventeen acres featuring a floating all-glass conservatory\, new garden spaces for bonsai and the Cascade Garden\, and expanded facilities for dining\, events\, and education. \nPlantsman Richard W. Lighty observed\, “Behind the scenes at Longwood\, Paul has led the revitalization and modernization of horticultural research and technology… It is his policy to share all these progressive techniques with the wider public garden world.” \nBeyond physical transformation\, Redman’s legacy is defined by education\, collaboration\, and stewardship. He has expanded horticultural conservation through Longwood at Granogue\, championed workforce development through internships and professional programs\, and helped found Seed Your Future\, a national initiative advancing horticulture awareness and careers. \n2014 Scott Medal & Award Winner Jane G. Pepper noted\, “Paul’s leadership extends beyond Longwood’s grounds… fostering design\, research\, conservation\, and the professional development of future horticulturists.” \nThrough more than three decades in public horticulture\, Paul B. Redman has made an indelible mark—cultivating landscapes\, institutions\, and generations of leaders. Scott Arboretum & Gardens is honored to recognize his extraordinary contributions with the 2026 Scott Medal and Award. \nTHE SCOTT GARDEN AND HORTCULTURE AWARD was established in 1929 to recognize individuals who\, in the opinion of the selection committee\, have made outstanding national contributions to the science and art of gardening. The 2026 award of the medal\, together with $20\,000\, is given as an acknowledgement of “. . . achievement of great merit\, recognition of work in creating and developing a wider interest in gardening.” \nTHE SCOTT MEDAL\, designed by American sculptor Walker Hancock\, represents man cultivating the ground\, lifting his arms high above him as if to call down inspiration to mingle with the water that pours from the vase. The water falls on two motifs\, the tree peony and the iris. The reverse side shows the tree of life. \nARTHUR HOYT SCOTT (1873-1927)\, an 1895 graduate of Swarthmore College and a successful manufacturer\, maintained an abiding love of beautiful gardens throughout his busy life. He was at one time treasurer of the American Peony Society\, a founder and treasurer of the American Iris Society\, and a breeder of irises and peonies. Scott Arboretum & Gardens\, through its educational programs and displays of plants\, continues Arthur Hoyt Scott’s vision. \nProgram Details \n\nAll registrations include access to the virtual live stream.\nIn-person registration is limited to 600. Due to limited seating\, virtual registrants cannot attend in person. \nRegistration is free and encouraged. \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-3/
LOCATION:Lang Performing Arts Center\, 500 College Avenue\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Lectures,Special Events,Virtual Events
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