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 seasonally themed around nature and the garden. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 4 years old.  Registrati......More

Calling all little nature explorers! Join us 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.  Registration Cost: Members: Free Non-Members: $40 ACCESS Cardholder: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register. Did you know a Family level membership to the Associates of Scott Arboretum & Gardens is only $55 and includes benefits for two adults and up to four children? Become a member of the Associates of the Scott Arboretum here.  SOLD OUT Program Details Registration is required and includes all 8 sessions. Class size is limited. Registration for members includes participation for up to 4 children and up to 2 caregivers.Registration for non-members includes one child and their caregiver. Sessions will start in the Wister Center with a story and craft, followed by a short walk to explore a garden.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. 

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

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Biostream

Take your lunch break virtually as you explore the Biostream with one of our expert horticulturists. The Biostream is a man-made abstraction of a stream that both looks beautiful and mitigates stormwater. Learn about the plants that comprise this garden space by tuning ......More

Take your lunch break virtually as you explore the Biostream with one of our expert horticulturists. The Biostream is a man-made abstraction of a stream that both looks beautiful and mitigates stormwater. Learn about the plants that comprise this garden space by tuning in on our YouTube channel.

Virtual Meeting

School’s Out: Fantastic Fall

Drop by the 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 hunt throughout our gardens.  Bring a picnic and enjoy spending the day outside! Join us at 10:30 am for a fre......More

Drop by the 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 hunt throughout our gardens.  Bring a picnic and enjoy spending the day outside! Join us at 10:30 am for a free, family-friendly tour of the Arboretum & Gardens.  This is a free, drop-in program and no registration is required. Scott Saplings, this is a great opportunity to stamp your code catcher and pick up your fall prize!  Event Schedule:  9:30 am – 12:00 pm: Nature Crafts, Scavenger Hunts, and More!   10:30 am – 11 am: Family-Friendly Tour of Scott Arboretum & Gardens Program Details:  This event will be held in the Cherry Border. In case of inclement weather, we will move inside to the Wister Center.All children must be accompanied by an adult.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. 

Cherry Border, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, 19081, United States

In-Person November Highlights Tour

Enjoy a lunchtime stroll through the gardens to learn about the John W. Nason Garden and other November plant highlights with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. After this tour, join us for a free presentatio......More

Enjoy a lunchtime stroll through the gardens to learn about the John W. Nason Garden and other November plant highlights with a tour led by our horticulture staff. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. After this tour, join us for a free presentation: A Personal Guide to Bulbs through the Seasons.  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 

Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Lecture: A Personal Guide to Bulbs through the Seasons

Co-Sponsored with In this lecture, Jenny Rose Carey will explore some of her favorite bulbs for each time of year. She will share tips for growing bulbs successfully in gardens and containers. She will feature mixed combinations in her Northview garden and from her ga......More

Co-Sponsored with In this lecture, Jenny Rose Carey will explore some of her favorite bulbs for each time of year. She will share tips for growing bulbs successfully in gardens and containers. She will feature mixed combinations in her Northview garden and from her garden travels. Jenny Rose uses her own photos for the lecture and to illustrate her new book – The Essential Guide to Bulbs, published by Timber Press in October 2025. Take home plenty of ideas for adding (more) bulbs to your own garden. Join us before the event for an in-person tour of Scott Arboretum & Gardens highlighting the John W. Nason Garden. A reception with the opportunity to purchase The Essential Guide to Bulbs and book signing will follow the lecture.  In-person Registration Virtual Registration Program Details All registrations include access to the recording. In-person registration is limited to 190. Due to limited seating, virtual registrants cannot attend in person. Virtual registrants will be able to view the recording shortly after the presentation concludes.Book Sales: Bring cash, check, or credit to purchase The Essential Guide to Bulbs and other books from the Hardy Plant Society/Mid-Atlantic Group.Registration is free, but required to receive the presentation recording link.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 610-328-8025About the Presenter Jenny Rose Carey is an avid hands-on gardener and professional horticulturist. Born in England to a family of botanists and gardeners, she grew up in the countryside and designed her first herb garden at age sixteen. She moved with her American husband to the Philadelphia area and has gardened there ever since. Her degrees are in Biology, Horticulture, and Education, so Jenny Rose brings a strong teaching background to her writing and her presentations. Professionally, Jenny has been Director of two public gardens: The Ambler Arboretum of Temple University and the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Garden at Meadowbrook Farm. She is now devoting her time to writing, speaking, and tending her four-and-a-half-acre garden called Northview. Jenny has authored three gardening books: Glorious Shade; The Ultimate Flower Gardener’s Guide; and The Essential Guide to Bulbs: Grow a Bounty of Beautiful Bulbs in Gardens and Containers. The Essential Guide to Bulbs will be available to the public in mid-October 2025 and will be available for purchase at the lecture. Check out Jenny’s Instagram sites (@jennyrosecarey & @northviewgarden) and websites (jennyrosecarey.com & beforeyougarden.com).

Science Center 101, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, 19081, United States

Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition Meet & Greet

In honor of the Japanese tradition of viewing autumn leaves (Momijigari, literally “hunting red leaves), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a fall exhibition to coincide with the changing colors of our maple trees. Ikebana, also know......More

In honor of the Japanese tradition of viewing autumn leaves (Momijigari, literally “hunting red leaves), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a fall exhibition to coincide with the changing colors of our maple trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is the art of Japanese flower arrangement and is subtle, sensitive, sophisticated, and meditative. It utilizes flowers, leaves, and branches, as well as unexpected and/or unconventional materials.  Join us before the exhibition opens for this exclusive opportunity to enjoy the exquisite floral designs and converse with the arrangers. Registration includes individual sushi boxes, sake, and other traditional Japanese refreshments.  Register Now Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program.

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

Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition

In honor of the Japanese tradition of viewing autumn leaves (Momijigari, literally “hunting red leaves), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a fall exhibition to coincide with the changing colors of our maple trees. Ikebana, also know......More

In honor of the Japanese tradition of viewing autumn leaves (Momijigari, literally “hunting red leaves), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a fall exhibition to coincide with the changing colors of our maple trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is the art of Japanese flower arrangement and is subtle, sensitive, sophisticated, and meditative. It utilizes flowers, leaves, and branches, as well as unexpected and/or unconventional materials.  Members of the Ohara School of Ikebana will be available to answer questions about the art form and arrangements displayed. This event is free and open to the public. Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program. Schedule:  Friday, November 144:00 – 6:00 pm: Meet and Greet with the Exhibitors – registration required Saturday, November 1511:00 am – 4:00 pm: Exhibition open to the public 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Japanese Maple Collection Tour – registration recommended Sunday, November 1611:00 am – 4:00 pm: Exhibition open to the public 12:00 – 12:30 pm: Ohara School of Ikebana Demonstration 

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

In-Person Japanese Maple Collection Tour

Explore the Japanese Maple Collection at Scott Arboretum & Gardens with our expert horticulture staff and enjoy the variety of vibrant hues that maples bring to autumn. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. After your tour, be sure to experience the......More

Explore the Japanese Maple Collection at Scott Arboretum & Gardens with our expert horticulture staff and enjoy the variety of vibrant hues that maples bring to autumn. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. After your tour, be sure to experience the Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition in the Wister Center.  This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates.  Register Now Program Details This event is free, but registration is encouraged to receive program updates. Tours begin in front of the Scott Arboretum offices (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 Arboretum office at 610-328-8025

Scott Arboretum Offices, 500 College Ave., Swarthmore, PA, United States

Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition

In honor of the Japanese tradition of viewing autumn leaves (Momijigari, literally “hunting red leaves), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a fall exhibition to coincide with the changing colors of our maple trees. Ikebana, also know......More

In honor of the Japanese tradition of viewing autumn leaves (Momijigari, literally “hunting red leaves), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a fall exhibition to coincide with the changing colors of our maple trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is the art of Japanese flower arrangement and is subtle, sensitive, sophisticated, and meditative. It utilizes flowers, leaves, and branches, as well as unexpected and/or unconventional materials.  Members of the Ohara School of Ikebana will be available to answer questions about the art form and arrangements displayed. This event is free and open to the public. Email us if you have accessibility needs for this program. Schedule:  Friday, November 144:00 – 6:00 pm: Meet and Greet with the Exhibitors – registration required Saturday, November 1511:00 am – 4:00 pm: Exhibition open to the public 1:00 – 2:00 pm: Japanese Maple Collection Tour – registration recommended Sunday, November 1611:00 am – 4:00 pm: Exhibition open to the public 12:00 – 12:30 pm: Ohara School of Ikebana Demonstration 

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

Virtual Lunchtime Tour: John W. Nason Garden

Take your lunch break virtually as you explore the textures of the John W. Nason Garden with one of our expert horticulturists. Learn about the plants that comprise this garden by tuning in on our YouTube channel.

Virtual Meeting