In honor of the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing (Sakura Matsuri), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a spring exhibition to coincide with the blooming of our cherry trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is...
In honor of the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing (Sakura Matsuri), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a spring exhibition to coincide with the blooming of our cherry trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is...
Children ages 18 months to 12 years old are invited to attend Mindful Monday with their favorite caregiver. Children are invited to participate in a yoga session led by Rachel Warren, followed by a mindfulness activity. Children will learn mindfulness strategies to help them calm...
The exciting imagery of botanical art, a centuries-old practice, is currently making a resurgence. Explore plant life’s realistic details using graphite pencils in combination with watercolor paint. Laura Bethmann, artist and author, will demonstrate basic techniques with step by step examples. Participants will begin with simple...
Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan and Rachel Warren at the Scott Arboretum for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. The March 10 session will start indoors at the Wister Center...
All three species of North American bluebirds—the Eastern, Western, and Mountain —seek tree cavities or woodpecker holes for nesting sites, though these spaces can be difficult to find. A well-built and well-placed bluebird nest box can help boost local populations. This program explores proper nest...
Join Adam Glas, Garden Supervisor, to create a richly-colored arrangement for you or your special someone to celebrate Valentine’s Day! This design will feature florals in reds, purples, and magenta with a palette-matching edible accent. Adam will lead a demonstration in selecting the best plant...
Come celebrate the Jewish “New Year of the Trees” at the Scott Arboretum. Join Rabbi Michael Ramberg and Scott Arboretum's Sue MacQueen in an exciting afternoon celebrating the rebirth of trees. The event will start with a campus walk, followed by a service led by...
Autumn is the perfect time for adding peonies to your garden and this event is a great way to acquire them with expert knowledge! Learn about herbaceous, tree, and Itoh hybrid peonies from Mid-Atlantic Peony Society (MAPS) members, see a demonstration on digging and dividing...
Join Laura Bethmann, artist and author of Hand Printing From Nature, to learn about and create detailed, life-sized prints of fresh garden plants in this hands-on workshop. Practiced by luminaries such as Leonardo da Vinci and Ben Franklin, we will explore the intriguing ancient art...
