The Bark Ark – The Role of Botanic Gardens in Tree Conservation

Virtual Webinar

Botanic gardens and arboreta play a critical role in conserving threatened tree species through their living collections and field work. In this presentation, Tony Aiello will provide examples of conservation efforts for both cultivated and wild species. From his range of experiences, Tony will show...

Free

Lecture: A World of Discovery: Gardening for Wildlife Senses

Chang Hou Hall 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

Co-Sponsored with the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Chapter   Our outdoor surroundings are vibrant realms, places where many languages are spoken, sometimes in sensory alphabets we’ve only just begun to decipher. Much has been written about gardening for human senses, but how do plants and animals...

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Perennial Plant Conference

Lang Performing Arts Center 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA

The Perennial Plant Conference was started in 1983 to bring together locally, nationally, and internationally recognized experts on perennials for a day-long conference with an educational focus. This year, learn how to navigate designing and managing landscapes to support biodiversity now and in a future...

$119 – $149

Lecture: Creating Beauty through Garden Adversity

Chang Hou Hall 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA

Co-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...

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