Heritage Tree Tour: Autumnal Beauty

Old trees, big trees, rare trees– we have them all! Join Curator and Plant Recorder Mary Tipping for a fall tour of the most valuable trees in our collections. Each Heritage Tree is evaluated on its age, health, historical and/or cultural significance, and relative rarity in both the world and locally. These qualifications help us communicate their importance and preserve these trees into the future. 

This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates. 

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Program Details

• Registration is free, but encouraged to receive program updates. 
• Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum offices (Cunningham House).
• The tour will be canceled in case of inclement weather. 
• Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
• For more information, review our program and event policies  or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025. 

About the Presenter

Mary Tipping joined the Scott Arboretum as Curator and Plant Recorder in 2015. In this capacity, she leads the Arboretum’s Collections Committee, manages plant mapping and labeling efforts, manages the Heritage Tree Program, and most recently coordinated the transition of the Arboretum’s collection mapping system to Arboretum Explorer. From 2008 to 2015, she served as Arboretum Horticulturist at Delaware Valley University’s Henry Schmieder Arboretum, where her responsibilities included the collections database administration for the 40-acre arboretum. She has earned an M.S. in Crop Sciences from the University of Illinois, and a B.S. in Horticulture from Temple University. Mary is also an ISA Certified Arborist.