School’s Out: Falling For Fall

Cherry Border 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

Drop by the Scott Arboretum on your day off school to learn about the changes that occur in nature throughout the fall. Complete a fall themed craft and go on a scavenger hunt throughout the gardens. Bring a picnic and enjoy spending the day outside...

Free

In-Person Lunchtime Tour: November Highlights

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Take your lunch break in the garden to learn about plants in late fall at the Arboretum with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program...

FREE
Recurring

Nature Nook Fall Series 2

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 ages 18 months to 3 years...

SOLD OUT

Fresh and Dried Floral Arrangement Workshop

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

Join Garden Supervisor Adam Glas for this unique floral arranging workshop. First, walk with Adam on a seasonally-inspired tour of campus that will focus on harvesting autumnal standouts for creating a fantastic floral arrangement. Upon completion of the tour, he will lead a demonstration featuring...

Registration Closed
Recurring

Nature Nook Fall Series 2

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 ages 18 months to 3 years...

SOLD OUT

Arboretum Highlights Tour: Late Fall Beauty

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Explore November features around the Arboretum with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Arboretum Highlights Tours feature plants and landscapes that are at their peak at that time. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. After this tour, join us for a...

Free

Lecture: A World of Discovery: Gardening for Wildlife Senses

Chang Hou Hall 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

Co-Sponsored with the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Chapter   Our outdoor surroundings are vibrant realms, places where many languages are spoken, sometimes in sensory alphabets we’ve only just begun to decipher. Much has been written about gardening for human senses, but how do plants and animals...

Free

Family Green Wreath Workshop

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

Create a unique and festive wreath with your family using 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. Assistant Education Programs Manager Rachel Warren...

$10 – $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...

SOLD OUT
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...

SOLD OUT