Mandie’s Nature Nook

Trotter Tent 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

Calling all little nature explorers! Join Youth, Family, and Diversity Programs Coordinator Mandie Curtis Banks and Mari, her special caterpillar friend, for mornings full of stories, singing, dancing, and playing as we dig into nature. This in-person series is a free program for babies –...

Free

Virtual Gentle Flow Yoga in the Garden

Virtual Webinar

Nature and yoga are a perfect match! Combine the healing power of nature and the mindful practice of yoga by joining local yoga teacher and Scott Arboretum Youth, Family, and Diversity Programs Coordinator Mandie Curtis Banks for a gentle slow flow yoga class. You can...

Free for members

Mandie’s Nature Nook

Trotter Tent 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

Calling all little nature explorers! Join Youth, Family, and Diversity Programs Coordinator Mandie Curtis Banks and Mari, her special caterpillar friend, for mornings full of stories, singing, dancing, and playing as we dig into nature. This in-person series is a free program for babies –...

Free

Garden Grooving Family Yoga Class

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

CANCELED Attention families! Join Mandie Curtis Banks for moving, grooving, and mindfulness all while exploring our big and beautiful planet. Yoga and nature inspired stories, poses, games, songs, and mindful meditations will allow our littlest yogis to reap the numerous benefits of a yoga practice...

Canceled

Virtual Gentle Flow Yoga in the Garden

Virtual Webinar

Nature and yoga are a perfect match! Combine the healing power of nature and the mindful practice of yoga by joining local yoga teacher and Scott Arboretum Youth, Family, and Diversity Programs Coordinator Mandie Curtis Banks for a gentle slow flow yoga class. You can...

Free for members

Pruning Techniques: An in-person class at the Scott Arboretum

Wister Center 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

RAIN DATE: Please also reserve Friday, March 11 @ 9am to 3:30 pm on your calendar (refunds will not be given if you can’t make the rain date) This class is for those of you who know the basics of pruning but would like to...

Registration Closed

Captivating Cacti and Succulents

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

Join Scott Arboretum Garden Supervisor Lars Rasmussen, who is also in charge of plant health, for a serious and humorous ride to learn about some of his favorite kinds of plants, their use as houseplants, and how they work in the garden. These plants surprise with...

$35 – $45

Nature Printing Workshop

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

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...

$70 – $80

Valentine’s Day Flower Arranging with an Edible Twist

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

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...

$55 – $65

Being a Good Bluebird Landlord

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

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...

$35 – $45