Nature’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. We are inundated with man-made noises in the modern world. In David George Haskell's latest book, he describes the...
This popular day-long conference will be virtual this year! The conference covers a variety of topics of interest to horticulturists and avid gardeners. This conference is co-sponsored by Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College. Visit www.perennialplantconference.org to...
Take your lunch break in the garden with our in-person lunchtime tours! Garden Supervisor Chuck Hinkle will explore the wonders of the fall garden. This tour is for gardeners of all levels. Tour begins at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to...
For ages 18 months to 3 years Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan at the Scott Arboretum for mornings full of stories, creating, and playing as we dig into nature. Get ready to listen like a deer, observe like an owl, and dance...
RAIN DATE: Please also reserve Thursday, October 27 from 10 am to 3 pm on your calendar. Refunds will not be given if you can’t make the rain date. Enjoy tours of both Laurel Hill East in Philadelphia and Laurel Hill West in Bala Cynwyd...
For ages 18 months to 3 years Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan at the Scott Arboretum for mornings full of stories, creating, and playing as we dig into nature. Get ready to listen like a deer, observe like an owl, and dance...
Autumn is the perfect time for adding peonies to your garden and this event is a great way to acquire them with expert knowledge! Learn about herbaceous, tree, and Itoh hybrid peonies from Mid-Atlantic Peony Society (MAPS) members, see a demonstration on digging and dividing...
Take your lunch break virtually by experiencing the height of autumn at the Scott Arboretum with Public Horticulture Intern Megan Rossman. Join us on this virtual tour on our YouTube page.
For ages 18 months to 3 years Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan at the Scott Arboretum for mornings full of stories, creating, and playing as we dig into nature. Get ready to listen like a deer, observe like an owl, and dance...
Drop by the Scott Arboretum and branch out with a tree-themed craft on your day off from school! Craft tables will be located in the Cherry Border, the perfect place to enjoy an afternoon picnic and play with lawn games and garden-themed toys. Complete the...
