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.
Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition
Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesIn honor of the Japanese tradition of viewing autumn leaves (Momijigari, literally “hunting red leaves), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a fall exhibition […]
Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition
Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesIn honor of the Japanese tradition of viewing autumn leaves (Momijigari, literally “hunting red leaves), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a fall exhibition […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: John W. Nason Garden
Virtual MeetingTake your lunch break virtually as you explore the textures of the John W. Nason Garden with one of our expert horticulturists. Learn about the plants that comprise this garden […]
Green Wreath Workshops
Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesCreate a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your […]
Green Wreath Workshops
Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesCreate a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your […]
Green Wreath Workshops
Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesCreate a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your […]
Green Wreath Workshops
Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesCreate a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your […]
Holiday Sale
Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesGorgeous greens, holiday accents, long-lasting wreaths, and free fun for the whole family! In-person shopping will be offered in the Wister Center Parking Lot with limited availability of pre-made wreaths, […]
In-person December Highlights Tour
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesEnjoy a stroll through the gardens to learn about the Gold Medal Garden and other December plant highlights with a tour led by our horticulture staff. The Gold Medal Garden […]
Nature Snow Globe Family Pop-In
Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesCelebrate the season with a magical evening at the Arboretum! Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to craft a one-of-a kind snowglobe using natural materials sourced from […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Gold Medal Garden
Virtual MeetingTake your lunch break virtually to explore the Gold Medal Garden with Adam Glas, horticulture supervisor at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. The Gold Medal Garden features woody and perennial plants […]
Nature Nook: Winter Session
Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United StatesCalling 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 […]