Tours
Upcoming Tours
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Crum Woods Winter Hike
Matchbox 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PACome 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 […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Winter-Blooming Bulbs
Virtual WebinarTake your lunch break virtually to explore perennials at Scott Arboretum & Gardens throughout 2026. This month’s feature plant group are winter-blooming bulbs, including snowdrops and winter aconite. Tune in […]
Members-Only Tour: ‘Witch’ One Wins
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesExplore 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 […]
In-Person Highlights Tour: First Day of Spring
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesTake 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 […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Spring Ephemerals
Virtual MeetingTake your lunch break virtually and indulge in the enchanting spring ephemerals around Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Tune in on our YouTube channel.
In-Person Highlights Tour: Flowering Cherries
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesExplore flowering cherries at Scott Arboretum & Gardens with our new Associate Director, Horticulture, Tony Aiello. Tony is a renowned plant expert with a special interest in flowering cherries. Gardeners […]
Dog-Friendly Walking Tour
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesBring your favorite leashed pup(s) for a dog-friendly walk led by our horticulture staff. This tour will feature blooming dogwoods, beautiful scenery, and a relaxed, leashed stroll perfect for enjoying […]
Spring Crum Woods Hike
Matchbox 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PAExperience the spring awakenings in the Crum Woods! Discover flowers, listen to the babbling creek, and take a deep breath as you enjoy a meditative moment in the woods. Our […]
Accessible Green Roof Tour
McCabe Library 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PACelebrate Earth Day with a tour of our earth-friendly green roofs. Learn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. This tour […]
Arbor Day Tree Tour
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesTo celebrate Arbor Day, join us for an enriching, in-person tree tour led by a member of our horticulture staff. This guided walk will immerse you in the diverse world […]
Tree Peony Tour
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesOne of our first collections after our founding in 1929 was tree peonies. These gorgeous flowers are a highlight every May. Enjoy the early evening ambiance while learning about the […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Spring Bulbs
Virtual MeetingTake your lunch break virtually to explore the beauty of spring-blooming bulbs throughout the Arboretum & Gardens. Tune in on our YouTube channel.
