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Garden Gallivant

May 3 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

$10
Students walking up Magill Walk with Surprise Lilies in bloom.

Gallivant (verb): to go around from one place to another in the pursuit of pleasure or entertainment

Celebrate Delco Gives with our Garden Gallivant fundraiser! Donate $10 or more to Scott Arboretum & Gardens to unlock 5 unique routes to gallivant around the gardens with friends and family. Plus, your donation will be MATCHED dollar for dollar by an anonymous donor, until we reach $2,000.

Our walking routes include:

  • The Fun Family Stroll
  • The Accessible Amble
  • The Dog-Friendly Tour
  • The Heritage Tree Trek
  • The 21 Garden Challenge

In-Person Participants:

Drop in to the Wister Center at any time between 9am and noon on Saturday, May 3. Show proof of your $10+ Scott Arboretum & Gardens Delco Gives donation OR make a donation in person at the event. Then, choose one of our five unique walking routes and start gallivanting! In-person participants will also enjoy a fun contest and giveaways.

Virtual Participants:

Make a $10+ Scott Arboretum & Gardens 2025 Delco Gives donation online to receive an email with a PDF containing five unique walking routes to enjoy the next time you visit the Arboretum. You will also receive access to the extended cut of our 360 degree fall color tour at the Scott Arboretum & Gardens (no special equipment necessary).

About Delco Gives Day

Delco Gives, hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, is a community-wide celebration to support local nonprofits. In its inaugural year, 2024, the initiative achieved remarkable success—9,600 donors contributed over $1.7 million to nearly 300 nonprofits serving Delaware County. Building on this incredible momentum, we’re excited to make an even greater impact in 2025.

Program Details:

  • This event will be held in the Wister Center and surrounding gardens. 
  • All children must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
  • For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

Details

Date:
May 3
Time:
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Cost:
$10
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Venue

Wister Center
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore, PA United States
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Phone:
(610) 328–8025
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