Green Roof Tour

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Learn about the inner workings, benefits, sustainability, and beauty of green roofs at the Arboretum. A member of our horticulture staff will lead this exploration of one of the many green roofs on campus. All participants must be 18 or older. Program Details This event...

Free

In-Person Lunchtime Tour: May Highlights

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Explore the beautiful blooms of the springtime garden on a tour led by our expert horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.  Program Details Tours begin in front of...

Free

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Cunningham House Gardens

Virtual Meeting

Take your lunch break virtually and explore the beauty of the gardens surrounding the Cunningham House. Explore the Scott Entrance Garden and the Terry Shane Teaching Garden in all its glory this spring with a guided tour from our horticultural staff.  Tune in on our...

Free
Recurring

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
Recurring

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

In-Person Peony Tour

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

Explore Scott Arboretum & Gardens wide variety of peonies on this tour led by an expert horticulturist.  Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. Be sure to stop by the Wister Center before or after your tour to experience Peony Palooza , a...

Free

Rose Celebration

Dean Bond Rose Garden 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Celebrate one of summer’s most prized flowers with a free event for the whole family, including appreciating the beauty of the Dean Bond Rose Garden, learning about roses, enjoying live music, and more! 

Free

History of Heritage Roses

Virtual Meeting

This program is offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.  During this online offering, join storyteller and gardener Martin Stott as he presents a fascinating journey into what makes roses so special and the story of their evolution. Take a virtual behind-the-scenes look at the roses...

$10 – $12

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 Chadds Ford and Glen Mills to be inspired, learn about plant combinations, and get gardening tips. This is a great opportunity to see firsthand how...

Member Benefit