Members-Only Family Picnic and Play

Calling all members at the Family level and above! Pack a picnic, bring the family, and join us for a special evening just for you. Mix and mingle with other families as you enjoy some fun and surprises in the newly-created Discovery Woods. Scott Saplings can pick up th......More

Calling all members at the Family level and above! Pack a picnic, bring the family, and join us for a special evening just for you. Mix and mingle with other families as you enjoy some fun and surprises in the newly-created Discovery Woods. Scott Saplings can pick up their summer prize at this event. The inclement weather date for this event is Thursday, August 14, 4 – 7pm.    Members at the Family level and above, register for free here:  Register Now Become a Family level member here:  Join Now If you have an Individual level membership and would like to upgrade to the Family level or above, please call 610-328-8017. Program Details This event is free for members, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.This event will be held in the Cherry Border and Discovery Woods.Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

In-Person August Highlights Tour

Enjoy a morning stroll through the gardens to learn about plants blooming in August and explore the West Garden with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.  Register Now Program Details This event is free, but re......More

Enjoy a morning stroll through the gardens to learn about plants blooming in August and explore the West Garden with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome.  Register Now Program Details This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum & Gardens office (Cunningham House).The tour will be canceled in the event of inclement weather. Email us  if you have accessibility needs for this program.For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025

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Excursion: Gardening in Historic Germantown

Enjoy a relaxing and educational day trip through the historic and scenic Awbury Arboretum and Grumblethorpe in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood. In August, both locations come alive with the colors of summer, offering a perfect mix of nature, history, and tranqui......More

Enjoy a relaxing and educational day trip through the historic and scenic Awbury Arboretum and Grumblethorpe in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood. In August, both locations come alive with the colors of summer, offering a perfect mix of nature, history, and tranquil charm. We will begin the day with a visit to Awbury Arboretum, a 55-acre green space home to a diverse range of plants, trees, and wildlife. As you stroll along the winding paths, you’ll encounter beautiful gardens, wooded areas, and picturesque meadows. The arboretum is an excellent spot for nature lovers, bird watchers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat. After our guided tour, lunch will be provided in the historic Cope House.  After lunch, we will make our way to Grumblethorpe, a beautifully preserved 18th-century colonial home, farm, and garden. The family home of the Wisters and built in the 1740s, this historical gem offers a fascinating glimpse into Philadelphia’s past. Grumblethorpe played a role during the American Revolution and is rich with stories, including the important role it played during the Battle of Germantown. We will have guided time both in the house and in the gardens, as well as time to explore on your own. Grumblethorpe has a special connection to Scott Arboretum & Gardens and horticulture in the region: 5th generation John Caspar Wister was the first director of the Scott Horticultural Foundation and Tyler Arboretum. Travel will be by Swarthmore College van with Scott Arboretum & Gardens staff. Trip registration includes lunch, snacks, refreshments, and guided tour fees.   Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum to attend trips.  Register Now Registration Cost:  Members: $45 Non-Members: $85 (includes a one-year Individual membership)   Important information about this event: This trip is limited to 18 members of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum.Become a member here. Online payment is required to register. No checks or cash will be accepted.Additional information will be emailed to participants two days before the trip.Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

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Virtual Lunchtime Tour: West Garden

Take your lunch break virtually as you explore the West Garden with one of our expert horticulturists.  Tune in on our YouTube channel.

Horticultural Harmony: Exploring Éclat's Artisan Chocolates

This program is rescheduled from Friday, February 7. 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......More

This program is rescheduled from Friday, February 7. 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  beverage pairings will be served. Registration Cost: Members: $50 Non-Members: $60 Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here. Register Now Program Details Registration is required.Class size limited to 18.Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.For more information, review our program and event policies or call the Scott office at 610-328-8025. About the Presenter Éclat Chocolate’s founder and Master chocolatier Christopher Curtin set out from Madison, Wisconsin, to the House of le Compagnons du Devoir, home of the premier guild of pastry chefs and artisans in France. It was here where he worked alongside the best journeyman pastry chefs in Europe, and became the first American to be awarded the honor of German Pastry Chef and Chocolatier in Cologne, Germany. Immersed in the realm of the World’s top chocolate makers, Christopher continued to hone his skills in the finest chocolate houses of Belgium, Switzerland, France, Germany and Japan. Here, he had the privilege of sharing in the greatest of secrets and techniques—secrets and techniques that make Éclat Chocolate a unique experience you won’t soon forget.

Wister Center – Gillespie Room, 500 College Avenue, Swarthmore, PA, United States

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 conference with an educational focus. This year, learn how to navigate designing and managing landscapes to supp......More

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 of change; learn about beautiful and ecological solutions to advancing today’s plant palette, and discover the power of cultivating well-being. This conference is co-sponsored by Chanticleer, Longwood Gardens, the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, and the Scott Arboretum & Gardens. Visit www.perennialplantconference.org to learn about the great topics and speakers and to register. Register Now

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