Scott Aboretum & Gardens

Visit
- - - Visit Our “Garden of Ideas”
      
      Hours
      Dawn to Dusk, 365 days a year
      Office Hours
      Monday through Friday,
      8:30 am to noon and 1:00 to 4:30 pm.
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    - Virtual tour
Support
- - - Support the Arboretum
      
      Your support helps us delight, inspire, and educate the public. Donations, membership, and proceeds from special events helps us to create beautiful horticultural displays and educational programming.
Education & Events
- - - Programming & Events for All Ages
      
      We are proud to offer in-person and virtual programming for adults, students, families, and children. Whether you are looking for something recreational or educational, there is a program for you.
Get Involved
- - - Learn & Grow With Us
      
      Help us maintain our gardens and plant collections by getting involved with the Arboretum.
About
- - - A “Garden of Ideas”
      
      The Scott Arboretum cultivates a variety of plants that create some of the region’s most intimate, authentic, and accessible horticultural experiences.

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Categories

Heritage Tree Program

Feb 3, 2010 | Happenings, Special Interest

Nether Providence Township has recently established Heritage Tree designation for some of the...

Trash

Aug 18, 2009 | Special Interest, Sustainability Topics

When pursing a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for new...

Excited about Weevils

Jul 27, 2009 | Pests & Diseases, Special Interest

We are excited about weevils at the Scott Arboretum. The stem-boring weevil, Rhinoncomimus...

Mike Dirr Visits

Jul 22, 2009 | Garden Plants, Happenings, Special Interest

On July 8th we were paid a surprise visit by internationally known plantsman, Mike Dirr. Mike was...

The Big Chair Returns

May 12, 2009 | Happenings, Special Interest

Last week, the classic "Big Chair" returned to its beloved spot on Parrish Beach. This icon of the...

ENTS explore the Crum Woods

Mar 19, 2009 | Happenings, Special Interest

Last May, Scott Wade, State Coordinator of the Champion Tree Program for Pennsylvania, gave a tour...

Rain Barrels at the Philadelphia Flower Show

Mar 5, 2009 | On the Road Again…, Special Interest, Sustainability Topics

Last Friday when I reported to the Pennsylvania Convention Center for my volunteer shift at the...

Working with LEED Accredited Professionals

Feb 25, 2009 | Happenings, Special Interest, Sustainability Topics

In the Scott Arboretum's quest to build a LEED silver building, the Wister Education Center and...

Evolution Cell Phone Tour

Feb 12, 2009 | Special Interest

Today marks the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin, the man who first described biological evolution...

Emerald Ash Borer

Jan 22, 2009 | Garden Plants, Pests & Diseases, Special Interest

You probably haven't seen the Emerald Ash Borer, Agrilus planipennis. Yet. This beetle from Asia...

The Botanical Richness of Martha's Vineyard

Dec 16, 2008 | Garden Plants, On the Road Again…, Special Interest

About a month ago I headed up to Martha's Vineyard for a weekend visit. Ever since my friend and...

Hollies at the Scott Arboretum

Dec 3, 2008 | Garden Plants, Happenings, Special Interest, Uncategorized

When I was the curatorial intern here at the Scott Arboretum, I was given the task of producing...

An Interview with Keith Wiley

Oct 14, 2008 | Happenings, Special Interest

Keith Wiley was the head gardener for The Garden House in Devon, England for over 25 years where...

Hickory horned devil

Sep 11, 2008 | Happenings, Special Interest, Uncategorized

Hickory Horned Devil Citheronia regalis Yesterday we found a hickory horned devil outside of the...

Epifagus virginiana

Sep 9, 2008 | Garden Plants, Special Interest

Bordering Swarthmore College and the Scott Arboretum are the Crum Woods. In the last several...

The Evening Garden

Jul 23, 2008 | Garden Plants, Special Interest

I'm not a big fan of gardening in the heat and humidity, but something I really appreciate at this...

The Muses Were Heard….

Jul 7, 2008 | Happenings, Special Interest

Last week the Scott Entrance Garden and Terry Shane Teaching Garden served as a source of...

Graduation Traditions

May 30, 2008 | Happenings, Special Interest

This weekend the Arboretum is preparing to participate in one of our favorite traditions with the...

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