Tours
Upcoming Tours
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Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Sun, Shade, and Summer Leaves
Virtual MeetingTake your lunch break virtually to explore how sun and shade shape late-summer gardens, revealing rich foliage textures, layers, and plant forms across Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Tune in on […]
In-Person Highlights Tour
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesTake a mid-day stroll through our gardens with a horticulture professional to learn about the abundance of September blooming plants. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. Before […]
Green Roof Tour
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesLearn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at the Arboretum. A member of our expert horticulture staff will lead this exploration of one of the […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Magnificent Meadows
Virtual MeetingTake your lunch break virtually as you explore the magnificent meadows at Scott Arboretum & Gardens with one of our expert horticulturists. Discover how these dynamic landscapes provide year-round beauty […]
Hidden Gardens: A Fall Celebration
Martin Hall 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PennsylvaniaCelebrate the beauty of fall at Scott Arboretum & Gardens during this free, family-friendly event. Discover hidden corners of the gardens through a self-guided tour or join a horticulturist for […]
Accessible Mushroom Tour
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesJosie Low, Swarthmore College senior, will lead attendees on a walk through Swarthmore’s campus to explore our visible and invisible fungal neighbors. This walk will take a wheelchair accessible route. […]
Members-Only Tour: Patriotic Plants
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesJoin us for an exclusive members-only tour exploring plants with patriotic roots with one of our horticulturists. Celebrate America’s semiquincentennial by learning about these unique plants that have shaped our […]
2026 Quaker Roots: Horticultural Connections with the Friends Tour
McCabe Library 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PAStewardship of the earth is a core tenet of Quakerism, which has led to many local and global connections between the Arboretum's plant collection and Quakers. Join Jordan Landes, Curator […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Spooky Specimens
Virtual MeetingTake your lunch break virtually as you explore spooky plants with one of our expert horticulturists. Tune in on our YouTube channel.
Dog-Friendly Autumn Crum Woods Hike
Matchbox 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PAJoin 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 […]
In-Person Highlights Tour
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United StatesEnjoy 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 […]
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Deer-Resistant Plants
Virtual MeetingTake 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 […]