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...

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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

Beginner Botanical Watercolor Workshop

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

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...

$90 – $100

Tea Party in the Terry Shane Teaching Garden (Adults)

This event is SOLD OUT. Thank you for your interest! You are cordially invited to a Tea Party in the Terry Shane Teaching Garden! Join Mrs. Robinson, from Mrs. Robinson's Tea Shop in Kennett Square, to learn the interesting history of tea and sample a...

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Hive to Honey Jar Adult Workshop

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

Time to reap the fruits of our labor with this hands-on honey extraction workshop. Our beekeeper will assist you over the course of this fun-filled hour as you uncap honeycomb cells, hand-spin honeycombs in the centrifugal extractor, and filter the raw honey before jarring and...

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Hive to Honey Jar Family Workshop

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

Time to reap the fruits of our labor with this very hands-on honey extraction workshop. Our beekeeper will assist you over the course of this fun-filled hour as you uncap honeycomb cells, hand-spin honeycombs in the centrifugal extractor, and filter the raw honey before jarring...

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Nature Printing Botanical Tote Bag Workshop

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

This program is part of the Delco ARTS Week! Join Laura Bethmann, artist and author of Hand Printing from Nature, to create a colorful, cotton tote bag designed with hand-printed autumn leaves. One can never have too many delightful, serviceable tote bags, and this one...

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