BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Scott Arboretum & Gardens - ECPv6.9.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Scott Arboretum & Gardens
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Detroit
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261103T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261103T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T122108
CREATED:20260804T140917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T140917Z
UID:10001659-1793698200-1793707200@www.scottarboretum.org
SUMMARY:School’s Out: An Autumn Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Drop by Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a day of outdoor adventure and creativity! Children ages 3 – 12 can enjoy a nature-themed craft and go on a scavenger hunt throughout our gardens. \nBring a picnic and enjoy spending the day outside! Join us at 10:30 am for a free\, family-friendly tour of the Arboretum & Gardens. \nThis is a free\, drop-in program and no registration is required. Scott Saplings\, this is a great opportunity to stamp your code catcher and pick up your fall prize! \nEvent Schedule: \n9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Nature Crafts\, Scavenger Hunts\, and More!\n10:30 am – 11 am: Family-Friendly Tour of Scott Arboretum & Gardens \nProgram Details:  \n\nThis event will be held in the Cherry Border. In case of inclement weather\, we will move inside to the Wister Center.\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult.\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/schools-out-an-autumn-adventure/
LOCATION:Cherry Border\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family and Youth Activities,In-person Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.scottarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/schools-out-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261107T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260820T122108
CREATED:20260804T141517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T185139Z
UID:10001660-1794047400-1794052800@www.scottarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Dog-Friendly Autumn Crum Woods Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a dog-friendly guided hike through the beautiful Crum Woods! Enjoy the crisp autumn air and scenic trails as we explore this hidden gem together. Whether you’re a seasoned hiker or a first-time explorer\, this is a great way to connect with nature and experience the magic of fall in our local forest. \nWe recommend this hike for adults and children ages 5 and up with their friendly leashed dogs. 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.\nPets must be on a leash at all times to be in compliance with Swarthmore Ordinance 949.608.02.\nEmail us if you have other accessibility needs for this program.\nPlease note this tour has a different departure location than other tours.\n\nRegister Here \nProgram Details \n\nThis event is free\, but registration is required to receive program updates.\nThis tour will depart from the front of the Matchbox building.\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.\nFor more information\, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/dog-friendly-autumn-crum-woods-hike/
LOCATION:Matchbox\, 500 College Ave\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081
CATEGORIES:Family and Youth Activities,In-person Event,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.scottarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/forest-bathing-or-crum-hike-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260820T122108
CREATED:20260804T143322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T201930Z
UID:10001661-1794317400-1794324600@www.scottarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Bulb Lasagna Workshop: Layering for Spring
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on fall planting workshop exploring the artful technique of “bulb lasagna”\, a layered approach to planting spring-blooming bulbs for continuous color and extended seasonal interest. Participants will learn how to thoughtfully combine bulbs such as muscari\, iris\, crocus\, tulips\, alliums and daffodils\, all with different bloom times and planting depths to create a succession of flowers that emerges beautifully from early to late spring. \nGuided by Senior Horticulturist Sam Greenberg\, this workshop will cover bulb selection\, design principles\, and planting techniques you can replicate at home. You’ll leave with a planted container of over 80 unique bulbs not easily found at local nurseries and a deeper understanding of how fall planting shapes the spring garden. \nRegistration Cost: \nMembers: $60\nNon-Members: $70\nACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register. \nBecome a member of the Scott Associates here. \nRegister Here \nProgram Details \n\nRegistration is required.\nRegistration closes November 3\nClass is limited to 18 participants.\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\nWhen Sam Greenberg\, senior horticulturist\, joined the staff in 2025\, he brought a wide range of horticultural experience to the team. Sam spent seven and a half years at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square\, Pennsylvania. His work there focused on the Visitor Center parking lot and the Oak and Dwarf Conifer Knoll sections\, and he also oversaw the storage\, maintenance\, and distribution of Longwood’s annual Christmas light display. From 2015 to 2018\, Sam worked at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello in Charlottesville\, Virginia\, as the Native Plants Gardener\, where he specialized in plants native to the Piedmont region. He also completed an extended internship at Winterthur Museum\, Garden\, and Library\, gaining experience in plant records and estate maintenance. Sam earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a minor in Horticulture from Virginia Tech. While in school\, he worked and volunteered in the University’s Hahn Horticulture Gardens. \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/bulb-lasagna-workshop-layering-for-spring/
LOCATION:Wister Center\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes,In-person Event,Member Benefit
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.scottarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/bulb-workshop-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261115T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261115T133000
DTSTAMP:20260820T122108
CREATED:20260804T144346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260805T185235Z
UID:10001662-1794745800-1794749400@www.scottarboretum.org
SUMMARY:In-Person Highlights Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a lunchtime stroll through the gardens to experience the beauty of the fall garden with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. \nAfter this tour\, join us for a free presentation: When Trees Testify: Living With and Learning From Trees with Beronda Montgomery. \nRegister Here \nProgram Details \n\nThis event is free\, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.\nThis tour will depart from the 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 office at 610-328-8025
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/in-person-highlights-tour-5/
LOCATION:Scott Arboretum Offices\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Tours
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.scottarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/november-highlights-tour.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261115T160000
DTSTAMP:20260820T122108
CREATED:20260804T145920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T191759Z
UID:10001663-1794751200-1794758400@www.scottarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Lecture: When Trees Testify: Living With and Learning From Trees
DESCRIPTION:Co-Sponsored with: \n \nJoin us for a compelling talk with biologist and author Beronda L. Montgomery as she discusses her new book\, When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History and America’s Black Botanical Legacy. Drawing from science\, ecology\, and lived experience\, Montgomery invites us to reconsider trees not simply as background elements of the landscape\, but as dynamic\, communicative beings that offer insight into resilience\, interdependence\, and adaptation. \nIn this thoughtful presentation\, she explores how trees “testify” through their growth patterns\, responses to stress\, and relationships with surrounding ecosystems—revealing lessons that extend beyond the natural world into how we understand community\, care\, and survival. Blending scientific research with reflective storytelling\, Montgomery encourages audiences to slow down\, observe more deeply\, and reconsider what it means to learn from the living world. \nA reception with the opportunity to purchase When Trees Testify: Science\, Wisdom\, History and America’s Black Botanical Legacy and book signing will follow the lecture. \nJoin us before the event for an in-person tour of Scott Arboretum & Gardens. \nEarly access registration opens on September 14 for members of the sponsoring organizations.\nMembers of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens will receive an email with registration details.\nRegistration will open to the public on September 28.  \nProgram Details \n\nDue to limited seating\, only in-person registrants can attend the live event. \nThere will be no live stream available\, but those registered will receive access to the recording.\nRegistration is free.\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 \nBeronda L. Montgomery\, PhD\, is a writer\, science communicator\, and professor. Her research group investigates how photosynthetic organisms adapt to changes in their external environment. Her scholarship extends beyond biology and into studying mentorship and faculty development to develop evidence-based strategies to foster equity and inclusion in academia. In 2020\, Montgomery was one of the co-founders and co-organizers of the first Black Botanists Week. A Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology\, she was named one of Cell’s 100 Inspiring Black Scientists in America.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/lecture-when-trees-testify-living-with-and-learning-from-trees/
LOCATION:Chang Hou Hall\, 500 College Ave.\, Swarthmore\, PA\, 19081\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-person Event,Lectures,Virtual Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.scottarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Berondas-book.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T123000
DTSTAMP:20260820T122108
CREATED:20260804T150215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T150215Z
UID:10001664-1795089600-1795091400@www.scottarboretum.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Deer-Resistant Plants
DESCRIPTION:Take your lunch break virtually as you explore deer-resistant plants with one of our expert horticulturists. Learn about great plants to add to your garden by tuning in on our YouTube channel.
URL:https://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/virtual-lunchtime-tour-deer-resistant-plants/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Tours,Virtual Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.scottarboretum.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/deer-resistant-plant-tour.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR