Gardens & Tonic: Día de los Muertos and the Scott Arboretum

Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday traditionally celebrated in Mexico and other South American countries centered around honoring and remembering the lives of departed loved ones. At the Scott Arboretum, we have adapted the traditional ofrenda to honor and remember the lives of those who have contributed to the garden. Join Gardener Sandra Lopez Cortez to explore this holiday, its horticultural connections and elements, and how the Scott Arboretum honors the holiday.

Gardens & Tonic is a series of virtual webinars about plant-related topics, including adventures, stories, art, and garden design. Grab your favorite beverage and join us to explore the world of plants from a new perspective. Presentations are generally 30 to 45 minutes long and with time at the end for questions and answers.

Registration is free, but required to receive the Zoom webinar and recording links.

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Program Details

• Registration is free, but required to receive the Zoom webinar and recording links.
• The webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.
• This webinar will be recorded and available for 2 weeks after the presentation.
• Recording link will be available 2 days after the webinar.
• Participants must download Zoom.
• Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.
• For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025. 

Help keep these virtual programs free! If you would like to help fund the Gardens & Tonic series, we invite you to donate online or with a check for your desired amount to: the Associates of the Scott Arboretum with a note on the memo line “For G&T series.” Thank you!

About the Presenter 

Sandra Lopez Cortez grew up in Guanajuato, Mexico and moved to Kennett Square, Pa at the age of 14. She graduated from the Professional Gardener Program at Longwood in 2013 and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture & Natural Resources with a minor in Horticulture at the University of Delaware in 2019.

Sandra became a member of the Scott Arboretum staff in 2015 where she helps maintain a variety of gardens. Most of her experience involves maintaining ornamental plants but she is growing a passion for sustainability, the environment, wildlife, and education.