Scotts Arboretum of Swarthmore College
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About Us
The mission of the Scott Arboretum is to delight and educate all visitors and inspire them to enjoy the many benefits of horticulture. Our “gardens of ideas” features varieties that perform well in this region, encouraging wise stewardship as well as the cultivation of plants to sustain the body, enchant the eye, and soothe the spirit.
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Contact Information
500 College Ave
Swarthmore, PA 19081
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Friday December 5 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Green Wreath Workshops
Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum & Ga......More
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Friday December 5 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Green Wreath Workshops
Create a unique and festive wreath with a variety of freshly-cut greens and natural materials from Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Our pre-wrapped, moss-filled frames allow for long-lasting decorations for your home and also make wonderful holiday gifts. Scott Arboretum & Ga......More
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Saturday December 6 10:00am - 1:00pm EST
Holiday Sale
Gorgeous greens, holiday accents, long-lasting wreaths, and free fun for the whole family! In-person shopping will be offered in the Wister Center Parking Lot with limited availability of pre-made wreaths, swags, and specialty bundles. Schedule of the Day: 9 to 11 am ......More
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Wednesday December 10 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
In-person December Highlights Tour
Enjoy a stroll through the gardens to learn about the Gold Medal Garden and other December plant highlights with a tour led by our horticulture staff. The Gold Medal Garden features woody and perennial plants which have been recognized for their ease of cultivation, mul......More
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Thursday December 11 5:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Nature Snow Globe Family Pop-In
Celebrate the season with a magical evening at the Arboretum! Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to craft a one-of-a kind snowglobe using natural materials sourced from our gardens. Come when you can during this two hour pop-in to complete your craft and e......More
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Thursday December 18 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Gold Medal Garden
Take your lunch break virtually to explore the Gold Medal Garden with Adam Glas, horticulture supervisor at Scott Arboretum & Gardens. The Gold Medal Garden features woody and perennial plants which have been recognized for their ease of cultivation, multiple seasons of......More
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Friday January 9 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Nature Nook: Winter Session
Calling all little nature explorers! Join Rachel Warren at Scott Arboretum & Gardens 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 2 to 4 years old wi......More
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Friday January 16 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Nature Nook: Winter Session
Calling all little nature explorers! Join Rachel Warren at Scott Arboretum & Gardens 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 2 to 4 years old wi......More
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Thursday January 22 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Travels @ 12: Early Spring Gardens in the Loire Valley, Belgium, and Keukenhof
Join Andrew Bunting, vice president of horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, as he highlights gardens from a Magnolia Society International trip to the Loire Valley and Belgium, including iconic gardens like Villandry as well as many arboreta and priva......More
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Friday January 23 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Nature Nook: Winter Session
Calling all little nature explorers! Join Rachel Warren at Scott Arboretum & Gardens 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 2 to 4 years old wi......More