In-person: Spring Bulb Container Planting

Trotter Tent 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

SOLD OUT Join Jeff Jabco and Julie Jenney for an in-person, hands-on bulb planting demonstration. Each participant will receive a 15-inch diameter plastic container, soil, and enough bulbs to give your spring container an on-going display! They will be teaching the layering method – where...

SOLD OUT

Nature’s Narratives: Forests Adrift: Currents Shaping the Future of Northeastern Trees

Virtual Webinar

Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as they discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. “Nature’s Narratives” is a book discussion group sponsored by the Scott Arboretum where readers come together to discuss a book once a month and share in their reading experience. Charlie...

Free

Mandie’s Nature Nook

Trotter Tent 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

Calling all little nature explorers! Join Youth, Family, and Diversity Programs Coordinator Mandie Curtis Banks and Mari, her special caterpillar friend, for mornings full of stories, singing, dancing, and playing as we dig into nature. This in-person series is a free program for babies –...

Free

Gardens and Tonic: The Unbiased Eye: Success and Failure in the Garden

Virtual Webinar

Take a journey through the studio gardens of award-winning designer Donald Pell as he focuses an unbiased eye on what is and is not working in the novel plant communities he creates. Not all plants “play nice,” which can challenge the integrity of garden designs,...

Free

Virtual Gentle Flow Yoga in the Garden

Virtual Webinar

Nature and yoga are a perfect match! Combine the healing power of nature and the mindful practice of yoga by joining local yoga teacher and Scott Arboretum Youth, Family, and Diversity Programs Coordinator Mandie Curtis Banks for a gentle slow flow yoga class. You can...

Free for members

Mandie’s Nature Nook

Trotter Tent 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

Calling all little nature explorers! Join Youth, Family, and Diversity Programs Coordinator Mandie Curtis Banks and Mari, her special caterpillar friend, for mornings full of stories, singing, dancing, and playing as we dig into nature. This in-person series is a free program for babies –...

Free

Garden Grooving Family Yoga Class

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

CANCELED Attention families! Join Mandie Curtis Banks for moving, grooving, and mindfulness all while exploring our big and beautiful planet. Yoga and nature inspired stories, poses, games, songs, and mindful meditations will allow our littlest yogis to reap the numerous benefits of a yoga practice...

Canceled

Virtual Gentle Flow Yoga in the Garden

Virtual Webinar

Nature and yoga are a perfect match! Combine the healing power of nature and the mindful practice of yoga by joining local yoga teacher and Scott Arboretum Youth, Family, and Diversity Programs Coordinator Mandie Curtis Banks for a gentle slow flow yoga class. You can...

Free for members

Lunchtime Tour: Berries and Bark

Scott Arboretum Offices 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

Take your lunch break in the garden with our in-person lunchtime tours. Horticulturist Josh Coceano will highlight the berries and bark adding interest in the winter garden.  This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum...

Free