Scott Medal & Award Presentation

The Inn at Swarthmore 10 South Chester Rd, Swarthmore, PA

Margaret Roach, award-winning author and podcaster, will receive the 2024 Scott Garden and Horticulture Medal and Award of $20,000.  This event is free for Scott Associates members and special guests, but advance registration is required due to space limitations. Walk-ins are not permitted. If space...

Member Benefit

Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition Meet & Greet

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

In honor of the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing (Sakura Matsuri), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a spring exhibition to coincide with the blooming of our cherry trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is...

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Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition

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

In honor of the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing (Sakura Matsuri), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a spring exhibition to coincide with the blooming of our cherry trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is...

Free
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Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition

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

In honor of the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing (Sakura Matsuri), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a spring exhibition to coincide with the blooming of our cherry trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is...

Free

Delco Gives Day- Live from Scott Arboretum

Virtual Meeting

Join us on our YouTube page from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 9 as we honor the Scott Arboretum’s mission to “delight, educate, and inspire visitors to enjoy the many benefits of horticulture.” Tune in as we replay our most popular YouTube...

FREE

Members Plant Exchange and Sale

Wister Center 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Join us for this unique, fun, and sustainable plant shopping experience by exchanging plants from your garden for new plants brought by fellow members (must be a member of the Scott Associates to participate.) Learn all the details about the exchange and sale here.

Member Benefit
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Peony Palooza!

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

Presented in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Peony Society From big and blousy to delicate and dazzling, explore and appreciate the variety peonies add to spring! Bring the whole family to be inspired by the unique floral show. Children of all ages can create their own...

Free
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Peony Palooza!

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

Presented in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Peony Society From big and blousy to delicate and dazzling, explore and appreciate the variety peonies add to spring! Bring the whole family to be inspired by the unique floral show. Children of all ages can create their own...

Free

Autumn Equinox Celebration

Scott Outdoor Amphitheater 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

This program is part of the Delco ARTS Week celebration.  Bring the family to celebrate the first day of fall at the Scott Arboretum! Enjoy live music and a picnic, make a nature-based craft, play games with family and friends, and learn from plant experts....

Free

Scott Associates’ Garden Day

Drive on Your Own

See glorious gardens created and maintained by gardeners like you at the Scott Associates’ Garden Day. Stroll through gardens in Wayne to become inspired, learn about plant combinations, and get gardening tips. This is a great opportunity to see firsthand how gardens grow in the...

$25