95 Years Highlights Tour: Camellias

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Celebrate Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary with in-depth tours of a featured collection. This month’s feature is Camellias. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. After this tour, join us for a free presentation: Creating Beauty through Garden Adversity . Program Details This event...

Free

Lecture: Creating Beauty through Garden Adversity

Chang Hou Hall 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

Co-Sponsored with  Every gardener operates within constraints; poor soil, a steep grade, unfortunate drainage, and unsightly views are just a few factors that may impede the pursuit of a great garden. In this talk, author Nicole Juday will share creative solutions employed by the most...

Free

Thanksgiving Floral Arranging Workshop

Virtual Meeting

Join Education Programs Manager Mackenzie Knight-Fochs to create a gorgeous arrangement for your Thanksgiving table with fresh autumn greens and flowers. Mackenzie will lead a demonstration on how to choose the best plant materials and creatively display them to make your table a conversation piece....

$50 – $60

Recurring

Green Wreath Workshop

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

Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from the Scott Arboretum. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum staff will provide a demonstration and be...

$50 – $60
Recurring

Green Wreath Workshop

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

Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from the Scott Arboretum. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum staff will provide a demonstration and be...

$50 – $60
Recurring

Green Wreath Workshop

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

Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from the Scott Arboretum. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum staff will provide a demonstration and be...

$50 – $60
Recurring

Green Wreath Workshop

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

Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from the Scott Arboretum. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum staff will provide a demonstration and be...

$50 – $60

Scott Arboretum Holiday Sale

Wister Center 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Gorgeous greens, holiday accents, long-lasting wreaths, and free fun for the whole family! In-person shopping will be offered in the Wister Center Parking Lot with limited availability of pre-made wreaths, swags, and specialty bundles. Pre-sale opens in November. Schedule of the Day: 9 am to...

Free

95 Years Highlights Tour: Hollies

Matchbox 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA

Celebrate Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary with in-depth tours of a featured collection. This month’s feature is the Holly Collection. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.  Accessibility:  This program is not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Participants must be able to walk up and...

Free

Recurring

Nature Nook: Winter Sessions

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

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. This program is designed for children ages 2 - 3 years...

Free – $40