Canceled Heritage Tree Tour: Summer Splendor

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

This tour is canceled due to poor air quality. Thank you for your interest in this program. Old trees, big trees, rare trees– we have them all! Join Curator and Plant Recorder Mary Tipping for a summer evening tour of the most valuable trees in...

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Green Roof Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Learn about the inner-workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs and sustainability at the Arboretum. Gardener Sandra Lopez Cortez will lead this exploration of one of the many green roofs on campus. All participants must be 18 or older. Program Details Registration is recommended to...

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In-person Lunchtime Tour: Mid-June Blooms

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Take your lunch break in the garden with our in-person lunchtime tours! Assistant Garden Supervisor Shem Ruszczyk will explore the blooms of the Dean Bond Rose Garden and other early June signature plants. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. Program Details Registration...

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Arboretum Highlights Tour: Roses and More

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

 Explore the blooming highlights of early June like roses and hydrangeas with Gardener Kate Lawrence. Arboretum Highlights Tours feature plants and landscapes that are at their peak. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. Program Details Registration is recommended to receive program updates....

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In-Person Lunchtime Tour: Magnificent May

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Take your lunch break in the garden with our in-person lunchtime tours in celebration of Go Public Gardens Week! Public Horticulture Intern Megan Rossman will feature the magnificent blooms that make spring in the Delaware Valley stunning. Arboretum Highlights Tours are for gardeners of all...

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Arboretum Highlights Tour: Tree Peony Delights

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

One of the first collections at the Arboretum after it was founded in 1929, the gorgeous flowers of the tree peony are a highlight every May. Enjoy the early evening ambiance while learning about the different types of tree peony hybrids in our collection from...

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Arboretum Highlights Tour: Barks and Blooms

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Bring your dog and tour the dogwoods on our April Highlights Tour! Gardener Kaitlyn Lawrence will also spotlight our Arbor Day giveaway tree, Magnolia virginiana (sweet bay magnolia). Arboretum Highlights Tours are for gardeners of all levels and feature plants and landscapes that are at...

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Green Roof Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Learn about the inner-workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs and sustainability at the Arboretum. Gardener Sandra Lopez Cortez will lead this exploration of one of the many green roofs on campus. All participants must be 18 or older. Tours begin at the Scott Arboretum offices...

FREE

Heritage Tree Tour: Spring Blooms

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Old trees, big trees, rare trees– we have them all! Join Curator and Plant Recorder Mary Tipping for a spring tour of the most valuable trees in our collections. Each Heritage Tree has been qualified as such due to the combination of its age, health,...

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In-person Lunchtime Tour: Early Spring Blooms

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Take your lunch break in the garden with our in-person lunchtime tours! Early spring is the perfect time to see magnolias and cherries in bloom, in addition to the carpets of bulbs like daffodils and scilla. Garden Supervisor Chuck Hinkle will lead participants to delight...

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