Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
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Monday April 22 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
In-Person Lunchtime Tour: April Highlights
Take your lunch break this Earth Day in the garden to learn about plants blooming in late April with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program up......More
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Arbor Day Celebration
Come celebrate Arbor Day with us! Bring your family to the Scott Arboretum and receive a free Carpinus carolinian (american hornbeam) or Chionanthus virginicus (white fringetree) sapling (one per family, while supplies last) and participate in tree-related fun and activ......More
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Saturday April 27 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Heritage Tree Tour: Spring Splendor
Old trees, big trees, rare trees – we have them all! Join Curator and Plant Recorder Mary Tipping for a spring tour of the most valuable trees in our collections. Each Heritage Tree has been qualified as such due to the combination of its age, health, historical and/or ......More
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Nature Nook: Spring Series 2
Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan at the Scott Arboretum for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. This program is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years ......More
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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Tree Peony Tour
One of the first collections at the Arboretum after it was founded in 1929, the gorgeous flowers of the tree peony are a highlight every May. Enjoy the early evening ambiance while learning about the different types of tree peony hybrids in our collection from Jeff Jabc......More
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Friday May 10 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Nature Nook: Spring Series 2
Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan at the Scott Arboretum for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. This program is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years ......More
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Members Plant Exchange and Sale
Join us for this unique, fun, and sustainable plant shopping experience by exchanging plants from your garden for new plants brought by fellow members (must be a member of the Scott Associates to participate.) Learn all the details about the exchange and sale here. Lear......More
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Saturday May 11 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
In-Person Lunchtime Tour: May Highlights
Take your lunch break in the garden to learn about plants blooming in May with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. Members, join us earlier in the day for our Members Plant Exchange and Sale! This event is fr......More
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Wednesday May 15 1:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Peony Palooza!
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 ow......More
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Thursday May 16 10:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Peony Palooza!
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 ow......More
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Thursday May 16 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
95 Years Highlights Tour: Peonies
Celebrate Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary with in-depth tours of a featured collection. This month’s feature is the Peony Collection. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. After your tour, be sure to experience Peony Palooza, a peony floral exhib......More