In-Person Programs
Upcoming In-Person Programs
Experience vibrant educational programs in the outstanding gardens of the Scott Arboretum. Interact with plant experts and plants in our gardens and classrooms.
Woody Plant Conference
Lang Performing Arts Center 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesMark your calendars for the 27th annual Woody Plant Conference at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. This popular day-long conference focuses on great woody plants for the Mid-Atlantic region and how […]
Green Roof Tour
VisitLearn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at the Arboretum. Our expert gardeners will lead this exploration of one of the many green roofs on […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Singer Hall Landscape
Take your lunch break virtually as you explore the Singer Hall Landscape with one of our expert horticulturists. The landscape around Singer Hall draws from Swarthmore’s regional landscape typologies, with […]
Members-Only Family Picnic and Play
Calling all members at the Family level and above! Pack a picnic, bring the family, and join us for a special evening just for you. Mix and mingle with other […]
In-Person August Highlights Tour
VisitEnjoy a morning stroll through the gardens to learn about plants blooming in August and explore the West Garden with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant […]
Excursion: Gardening in Historic Germantown
VisitEnjoy a relaxing and educational day trip through the historic and scenic Awbury Arboretum and Grumblethorpe in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood. In August, both locations come alive with the colors of […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: West Garden
Take your lunch break virtually as you explore the West Garden with one of our expert horticulturists. Tune in on our YouTube channel.
Horticultural Harmony: Exploring Éclat’s Artisan Chocolates
Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesThis program is rescheduled from Friday, February 7. Indulge in a luxury chocolate tasting led by Master Chocolatier Christopher Curtin of award-winning Éclat Chocolate in West Chester, Pa. Participants will […]
Perennial Plant Conference
SupportThe Perennial Plant Conference was started in 1983 to bring together locally, nationally, and internationally recognized experts on perennials for a day-long conference with an educational focus. This year, learn […]