Horticultural Harmony: Exploring Éclat’s Artisan Chocolates

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

Indulge in a luxury chocolate tasting led by Master Chocolatier Christopher Curtin of award-winning Éclat Chocolate in West Chester, Pa. Participants will receive a brief history of chocolate, gain an understanding of Éclat’s creative process, and sample seven artisanal chocolates. Snacks and alcoholic and non-alcoholic ...

$50 – $60
Recurring

Nature Nook: Winter Series

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

Fridays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan and Rachel Warren at the Scott Arboretum for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the...

Free – $40

Japanese Maple Pruning Workshop

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

Inclement weather date: Saturday, February 22 Learn pruning techniques beyond the basics from Scott Arboretum & Gardens Gardener Andrew DeGothseir. Andrew will demonstrate how to artfully and correctly prune Japanese maples to highlight their natural beauty throughout the seasons. After the workshop, join Education Programs...

$35 – $45

School’s Out: Winter Delight

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

Drop by the Scott Arboretum & Gardens on your day off from school to learn about the delights of the winter gardens. Complete a winter themed nature craft and go on a scavenger hunt throughout the gardens. Bring a picnic and enjoy spending the day...

Free

In-Person Lunchtime Tour: February Highlights

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

Take your lunch break in the garden to learn about plants blooming in February at the arboretum & gardens with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.  Program Details Registration is free, but encouraged to receive...

Free
Recurring

Nature Nook: Winter Series

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

Fridays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan and Rachel Warren at the Scott Arboretum for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the...

Free – $40
Recurring

Nature Nook: Winter Series

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

Fridays, Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan and Rachel Warren at the Scott Arboretum for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the...

Free – $40