Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Maples
Virtual MeetingIn celebration of the Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary, take your lunch break virtually and explore this month’s featured collection: Maples. Tune in on our YouTube channel.
Free
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Members-Only Tour: Quaker Roots
McCabe Library 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PAStewardship of the earth is a core tenet of Quakerism, which has led to many local and global connections between the Arboretum's plant collection and Quakers. Join Curator of the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore College Jordan Landes and Scott Arboretum Education Programs Manager Mackenzie...
Member Benefit
In-Person Lunchtime Tour: November Highlights
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PATake your lunch break in the garden to learn about the plants looking their best at the beginning of November 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...
Free
Wonders of Beeswax: The Art of Candle-Making Workshop
Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PAExplore the history of the centuries-old practice of making your own hand-dipped beeswax candles! Beeswax is highly prized as a long-lasting, clean-burning wax. Our beekeeper will lead you through the process of making a pair of candles to enjoy at home. Registration Cost: Members: $25...
$25 – $35
95 Years Highlights Tour: Camellias
Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PACelebrate 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, PACo-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
Nature’s Narratives: Temple Stream: A Royal Odyssey
Virtual MeetingNature’s Narratives is the Scott Arboretum’s monthly book discussion group. Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers to discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. In Temple Stream: A Royal Odyssey by Bill Roorbach, Roorbach’s quest to discover the origins of a stream near...
Free
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Camellias
Virtual MeetingIn celebration of the Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary, take your lunch break virtually and explore this month’s featured collection: Camellias. Tune in on our YouTube channel.
Free
Thanksgiving Floral Arranging Workshop
Virtual MeetingJoin 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
Green Wreath Workshop
Wister Center - Gillespie Room 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PACreate 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