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Accessible Mushroom Tour
Josie Low, Swarthmore College senior, will lead attendees on a walk through Swarthmore’s campus to explore our visible and invisible fungal neighbors. This…
Fungi Fest: Entangled Life: A Conversation with Merlin Sheldrake
Join Scott Arboretum & Gardens and Swarthmore College for an engaging conversation between mycologist and author Merlin Sheldrake and Pennsylvania State…
Nature Nook Fall Session
Calling all little nature explorers! Join us at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is…
Members-Only Tour: Patriotic Plants
Join us for an exclusive members-only tour exploring plants with patriotic roots with one of our horticulturists. Celebrate America’s semiquincentennial by…
Nature Nook Fall Session
Calling all little nature explorers! Join us at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is…
Scott Associates’ Garden Day
See glorious gardens created and maintained by gardeners like you at the Scott Associates’ Garden Day. Stroll through gardens in Media to be inspired, learn…
2026 Quaker Roots: Horticultural Connections with the Friends Tour
Stewardship of the earth is a core tenet of Quakerism, which has led to many local and global connections between the Arboretum’s plant collection and Quakers.…
Perennial Plant Conference
The Perennial Plant Conference was started in 1983 to bring together locally, nationally, and internationally recognized experts on perennials for a day-long…
Peony Dig & Divide Event
Learn from Mid-Atlantic Peony Society members during this peony care demonstration, sale, auction, and reception. The demonstration will include information…
Nature Nook Fall Session
Calling all little nature explorers! Join us at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is…
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Spooky Specimens
Take your lunch break virtually as you explore spooky plants with one of our expert horticulturists. Tune in on our YouTube channel.
Nature Nook Fall Session
Calling all little nature explorers! Join us at Scott Arboretum & Gardens for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is…
School’s Out: An Autumn Adventure
Drop by Scott Arboretum & Gardens for a day of outdoor adventure and creativity! Children ages 3 – 12 can enjoy a nature-themed craft and go on a scavenger…
Dog-Friendly Autumn Crum Woods Hike
Join us for a dog-friendly guided hike through the beautiful Crum Woods! Enjoy the crisp autumn air and scenic trails as we explore this hidden gem together.…
Bulb Lasagna Workshop: Layering for Spring
Join us for a hands-on fall planting workshop exploring the artful technique of “bulb lasagna”, a layered approach to planting spring-blooming bulbs for…
In-Person Highlights Tour
Enjoy a lunchtime stroll through the gardens to experience the beauty of the fall garden with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant…
Lecture: When Trees Testify: Living With and Learning From Trees
Co-Sponsored with: Join us for a compelling talk with biologist and author Beronda L. Montgomery as she discusses her new book, When Trees Testify: Science,…
Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Deer-Resistant Plants
Take your lunch break virtually as you explore deer-resistant plants with one of our expert horticulturists. Learn about great plants to add to your garden by…
Green Wreath Workshop: Session A
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…
Green Wreath Workshop: Session B
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…
Green Wreath Workshop: Session C
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…
Green Wreath Workshop: Session D
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…
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…
Family Snow Globe Workshop A / B
Celebrate the season with a magical evening at the Arboretum! Families with children ages 3 and up are invited to create a one-of-a-kind snow globe using…