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Thursday February 5 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

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Travels @ 12: Sauntering Through the South

Join Sandra Lopez-Cortez, senior horticulturist, to hear about her family’s road trip to Texas with stops in Memphis, Tennessee, and Raleigh, North Carolina, to see fabulous botanical gardens featuring unique agave and cacti. Travels @ 12 is an online series for plant e......More

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Friday February 6 10:00am - 10:45am EST

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

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

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

Tuesday February 10 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

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

In-person February Highlights Tour

Enjoy plants and landscapes looking their best in February, including winter-blooming bulbs, 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 upda......More

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

Thursday February 12 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Virtual Webinar

Travels @ 12: A Month of Beautiful British Gardens and Places

Bob and Jan Goren are long-time Scott members and volunteers who love to photographically capture their travels and share them. This year they’re excited to share the beauty of the gardens and beautiful places they visited on their month-long visit to England in Spring ......More

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Friday February 13 10:00am - 10:45am EST

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

Nature Nook: Winter Session

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

Sunday February 15 2:00pm - 4:30pm EST

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

In the Footsteps of Giants: The Women Who Built Garden History Panel & Reception

Co-Sponsored with Experience an unforgettable weekend celebration of garden history and design. Begin with free, one-day admission to visit both Chanticleer in the winter and Longwood Gardens. Cap off your weekend with a special speaker panel at Scott Arboretum & Gardens featuring a U.S. appearance of the custodians of three iconic British gardens: Vita Sackville-West’s Long Barn, Beth Chatto’s Plants & Garden, and Gertrude Jekyll’s Hestercombe, moderated by landscape designer Annie Guilfoyle. They will share never-before-told stories, insights into stewardship, and why these garden legacies remain profoundly relevant today. A catered reception with the speakers follows the discussion. Registration fee: $45 ACCESS Cardholder Registration: $2; call 610-328-8025 to register. Register Now Registration includes: Admission to Chanticleer on Saturday, February 14 during their winter open-day.Admission to Longwood Gardens on February 14 or 15.Access to the in-person panel discussion. Access to a catered reception after the panel with speakers. Includes wine and beer. About the Panel Three of the most influential gardens in the United Kingdom were shaped by extraordinary women whose ideas continue to inform how we design, plant, and experience gardens today. This panel discussion will explore the lives, work, and lasting influence of three towering figures in garden history. Bringing the stories to life are the current custodians of these iconic gardens, who share personal perspectives on the challenges, rewards, and responsibilities of caring for these living legacies. Expect rarely shared insights, newly revealed details, and a rich collection of moving, surprising, and entertaining stories from the gardens themselves. The panelists include: Rebecca Lemonius, Custodian of Vita Sackville-West’s Long Barn in Kent; horticulturist and student of Great Dixter. Long Barn is the formative garden that preceded Sissinghurst, where Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson honed their early horticultural vision. Julia Boulton, Chair of Beth Chatto’s Plants & Gardens in Essex; granddaughter of Beth Chatto. Beth Chatto was a pioneer of the “right plant, right place” philosophy, whose approach remains foundational to contemporary planting design. Claire Greenslade, Former Head Gardener at Gertrude Jekyll’s Hestercombe Gardens in Somerset; currently developing a historic walled garden on a private estate. Hestercombe was created in collaboration with architect Edwin Lutyens and stands as a masterwork of design, craftsmanship, and artistic partnership. Moderated by renowned landscape designer Annie Guilfoyle, the panel delves into why these women were so instrumental in shaping horticulture and garden design—and why their ideas remain powerfully relevant today. Program Details This presentation will be recorded. The recording link will be sent after the program is complete.In case of inclement weather, the program will take place via Zoom webinar. Details will be emailed to participants.Your registration confirmation email will serve as entry to both Chanticleer and Longwood Gardens.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.

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

Monday February 16 9:30am - 12:00pm EST

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

School’s Out: Winter Wonderland

Drop by Scott Arboretum & Gardens on your day off from school to learn about the wonders of the winter gardens. Complete a winter-themed nature craft and go on a scavenger hunt throughout the gardens. Join us at 10:30 am for a free, family-friendly tour of the Arboretum......More

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

Thursday February 19 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

Virtual Webinar

Travels @ 12: Seoulful Gardens and More in South Korea

For the first time ever, the International Congress on Education at Botanic Gardens was held in Asia. Hundreds of delegates from around the world descended upon Seoul to enjoy the culture and learn from each other. Take a trip to the other side of the world with Mackenzie Knight-Fochs, Education Programs Manager, and Bryan Thompsonowak, Director of Education at Morris Arboretum & Gardens, to see some of Seoul and its gardens, the Korea National Arboretum, and other South Korean horticultural delights. Travels @ 12 is an online series for plant enthusiasts to vicariously experience gardens and natural spaces throughout the world. NEW in 2026: Enjoy these popular virtual programs and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts in person during a weekly Watch Party in the Wister Center. BYO lunch and watch the Zoom presentation on the big screen. Registration is required for each presentation due to limited seating capacity. The Watch Party will be canceled in case of inclement weather. Virtual Registration Watch Party Registration Program Details The webinar link will be included in the confirmation email received after registering online.All registrations include access to the live Zoom webinar and recording links. In-person registration is limited to 24. Due to limited seating, virtual registrants cannot attend in person. Registration is free, but required to receive program links.Virtual participants must download Zoom.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 Presenters Mackenzie Knight-Fochs returned to the Arboretum in 2022 as the Education Programs Manager. She previously served as the Education Intern from 2012 to 2014. She completed the Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture in 2016, receiving her Master’s in Public Horticulture. Prior to returning to the Arboretum, she worked for the Friends of Laurel Hill and at the Delaware Center for Horticulture. Mackenzie has a bachelor’s degree in horticulture and life sciences communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Bryan Thompsonowak is the Director of Education at the Morris Arboretum. He completed the Longwood Graduate Program in 2015, receiving his Master’s in Public Horticulture. He has experience as an environmental educator at Bartram’s Garden and an arborist at Wells Tree Service. He studied environmental science at Albright College. Bryan also serves on the Woody Plant Conference Committee.

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Friday February 20 10:00am - 10:45am EST

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

Nature Nook: Winter Session

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

Saturday February 21 10:30am - 12:00pm EST

Matchbox, 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

Crum Woods Winter Hike

Come experience all the Crum Woods has to offer in the winter. Delight in the colors of the holly berries, listen to the babbling creek, and take a deep breath as you enjoy a meditative moment in the woods. This hike will be led by a member of our horticulture staff. We......More

Matchbox, 500 College Ave, Swarthmore, PA, 19081

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