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Event Series Nature Nook Spring Session

Nature Nook: Spring Session

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Calling 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 the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old.    Registration Cost: Members: Free Non-Members: $50 for all eight sessions […]

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Specialty Pruning Workshop: Hydrangeas & Roses

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Learn the essential techniques for pruning roses and hydrangeas in this focused, hands-on workshop. Designed for home gardeners of any experience level, this class demystifies when, why, and how to prune each plant for healthier growth and better blooms. Horticulture Supervisor Adam Glas and Senior Horticulturist Andrew DeGothseir will cover pruning techniques specific to different […]

$35 – $45

Members-Only Workshop: Gardening for Life

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Learn tips and tricks for gardening throughout your lifespan during this members-only workshop. In partnership with Widener University's Institute of Occupational Therapy, occupational therapy student Casey Orange will share practical guidance on safe gardening techniques, adaptive tools, fall prevention, energy conservation, and pain management. This workshop includes opportunities to try adaptive gardening tools and movement strategies.  Register Now Program Details This members-only event is free, but registration […]

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Event Series Nature Nook Spring Session

Nature Nook: Spring Session

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Calling 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 the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old.    Registration Cost: Members: Free Non-Members: $50 for all eight sessions […]

SOLD OUT
Event Series Nature Nook Spring Session

Nature Nook: Spring Session

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Calling 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 the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old.    Registration Cost: Members: Free Non-Members: $50 for all eight sessions […]

SOLD OUT

Event Series Nature Nook Spring Session

Nature Nook: Spring Session

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Calling 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 the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old.    Registration Cost: Members: Free Non-Members: $50 for all eight sessions […]

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Gardens & Galleries: A Spring Day in Brooklyn

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Join fellow Scott Associates for a delightful day exploring one of Brooklyn’s most beautiful cultural and green spaces. This enriching bus trip combines world-class gardens, inspiring art, and vibrant neighborhood attractions. Our day begins with a tour of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden (BBG). Founded more than a century ago, BBG is internationally celebrated for its […]

$165 – $205
Event Series Nature Nook Spring Session

Nature Nook: Spring Session

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Calling 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 the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old.    Registration Cost: Members: Free Non-Members: $50 for all eight sessions […]

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Dogwood Doggie Day Out

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Bring the pups to Scott Arboretum and Gardens’ inaugural Dogwood Doggie Day Out! This casual, drop-in event is for people and their leashed pets to explore the blooms of spring, including our flowering dogwood trees. Activities will include a dog-friendly guided walking tour of the dogwoods, self-guided stroll, and interactive activities to learn about dogwood […]

Free

Dahlias for Days: An Introductory Workshop

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Explore the colorful world of dahlias in this hands-on workshop, perfect for new and seasoned growers alike. Ted Patterson, long-time Scott garden volunteer and dahlia enthusiast, believes there is a dahlia form, color, or habit for everyone. He will share his knowledge of how to choose healthy tubers and even grow from cuttings or seeds. […]

$35 – $45
Event Series Nature Nook Spring Session

Nature Nook: Spring Session

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Calling 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 the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 5 years old.    Registration Cost: Members: Free Non-Members: $50 for all eight sessions […]

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Arbor Day Celebration

Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

Celebrate Arbor Day at Scott Arboretum & Gardens! Enjoy a tree-themed scavenger hunt, learn from expert arborists, participate in engaging tree activities, and explore the stunning spring gardens. Take home a free sapling to plant in your garden (one per family, while supplies last).  Join us at noon for our Arbor Day Tree tour led […]

Free