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Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College

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On the campus of Swarthmore College is a lush oasis of Lilacs, Magnolias, and Azaleas. The Scott Arboretum encompasses over 300 acres, each bursting with color from nearly 3,000 varieties of plants. For the aspiring gardener, there is a horticultural reference library with information about how the Arboretum's plants are grown and nurtured.

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    Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College

    500 College Avenue
    Swarthmore, PA 19081

    Phone: 610-328-8025   |   Official Website

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  • Accessibility Details

    Access Information: The accessible entrance is located in the front at the main entrance to the office building. Call in advance to request special tours and interpreted events. Staff is available to answer additional questions.

    Blind/VI Access: Plants can be touched. Written descriptions available.

    Deaf/Hearing Access: Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) are available with two weeks advanced notice.

    Wheelchair Access: Parts of the Arboretum are wheelchair accessible. There are several wheelchair accessible seats available with at least two days advance notice. Please call to make arrangements.

  • • Current Events

      There are no current events at this time.

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/16/12	Guided Tour: June Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Guided Tour: June Highlights Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College June 16, 2012 Join Andrew Bunting, curator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Learn about the highlights of the garden in June. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
      06/30/12	Guided Tour: Green Roof Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Guided Tour: Green Roof Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College June 30, 2012 Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others offered; a brisk walk and several steps are required to reach the final roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more...
      07/21/12	Guided Tour: Summer Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Guided Tour: Summer Highlights Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College July 21, 2012 Join Andrew Bunting, curator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Enjoy the splendor of summer blooms in the garden. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
      07/25/12	Woody Plant Conference Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Woody Plant Conference Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College July 25, 2012 This popular conference, now in its 15th year, is co-sponsored by Chanticleer1, Longwood Gardens2, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Villanova University and the Tyler Arboretum. Brochures will be sent to registrants of previous years.  Visit website for more details.
      07/28/12	Botany of Beer: The Second Pint Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Botany of Beer: The Second Pint Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College July 28, 2012 Join Dan Shaw, Certified Cicerone® and manager of Pinocchio’s Beer Garden To Go, and Julie Jenney, educational programs coordinator for an afternoon of tasting, learning, and talking about beer. If you attended last summer’s class you’ll have some great new beer knowledge to share and of course a fresh line-up of brews to taste. This class will cover the brewing process and the botanical components of beer: plants from the grass family such as wheat and barley but also...
      08/18/12	Guided Tour: Summer Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Guided Tour: Summer Highlights Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College August 18, 2012 Join Claire Sawyers, director, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Enjoy the splendor of summer blooms in the garden. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    06/16/12	Guided Tour: June Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Guided Tour: June Highlights Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College June 16, 2012 Join Andrew Bunting, curator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Learn about the highlights of the garden in June. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
    06/30/12	Guided Tour: Green Roof Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Guided Tour: Green Roof Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College June 30, 2012 Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others offered; a brisk walk and several steps are required to reach the final roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum Offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more...
    07/21/12	Guided Tour: Summer Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Guided Tour: Summer Highlights Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College July 21, 2012 Join Andrew Bunting, curator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Enjoy the splendor of summer blooms in the garden. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.
    07/25/12	Woody Plant Conference Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Woody Plant Conference Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College July 25, 2012 This popular conference, now in its 15th year, is co-sponsored by Chanticleer1, Longwood Gardens2, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Villanova University and the Tyler Arboretum. Brochures will be sent to registrants of previous years.  Visit website for more details.
    07/28/12	Botany of Beer: The Second Pint Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Botany of Beer: The Second Pint Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College July 28, 2012 Join Dan Shaw, Certified Cicerone® and manager of Pinocchio’s Beer Garden To Go, and Julie Jenney, educational programs coordinator for an afternoon of tasting, learning, and talking about beer. If you attended last summer’s class you’ll have some great new beer knowledge to share and of course a fresh line-up of brews to taste. This class will cover the brewing process and the botanical components of beer: plants from the grass family such as wheat and barley but also...
    08/18/12	Guided Tour: Summer Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Guided Tour: Summer Highlights Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College August 18, 2012 Join Claire Sawyers, director, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum. Enjoy the splendor of summer blooms in the garden. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025.

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/18/12- 05/20/12	Unusual Tropicals and Annuals Sale Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/16/12	Guided Tour: Green Roof Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/11/12	Blooming Bash! National Public Gardens Day Celebration Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/09/12	Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/09/12	Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/05/12	Ladew Garden Festival: Shopping Extravaganza! Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/02/12	Tree Peony Collection Tour and Reception with Mid-Atlantic Peony Society Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/02/12	Tree Peony Collection Tour and Reception with Mid-Atlantic Peony Society Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/01/12	Crum Creek Clean-up Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    04/28/12	Spring Highlights Tour Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    04/24/12	Green Roof Tour Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    04/14/12	Magnolia Study Day Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    04/11/12	A Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    04/01/12	Sakura-Matsuri: Cherry Blossom Viewing at Scott Arboretum Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/30/12	Horticulture Seminar: Unusual Broadleaved Evergreens Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/23/12	The Landscape's Color Spectrum Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/17/12	Green Roof Tour Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/16/12	Botany of Desire Screening Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/14/12	Nature's Narratives: The Botany of Desire Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/14/12	Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/08/12	Travels at Twelve: Gardens of Chicago: World-Class Wonders Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/03/12	Practical Pruning for Late Winter and Early Spring Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/03/12	Guided Tour: Witchhazels and Early Spring Blooms Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    02/25/12	Cultivating a Taste for Chocolate Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    02/16/12	Travels at Twelve: The Garden Creators and Nurserymen of the Netherlands and Flanders Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    02/13/12	Nature's Narratives: New and Selected Poems, Vol. 2 Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    02/08/12	Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    01/22/12	Cutting Edge Perennials: Band-Aid Provided Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    01/14/12	Winter Celebration Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    01/11/12	Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    01/11/12	Nature's Narratives: The Unsettling of America: Culture and Agriculture Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    12/17/11	Guided Tour: Early Winter Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    12/14/11	Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    12/12/11	Nature's Narratives: A Country Year: Living the Questions Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    12/03/11	Holiday Greens Sale Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    12/01/11- 12/03/11	Green Wreaths Workshop Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    11/18/11	Winter Container Workshop Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    11/12/11	Guided Tour: Arboretum Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    11/09/11	Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    11/09/11	Nature's Narratives: Insectopedia Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    11/04/11	Sustainability Seminar Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    10/29/11	Guided Tour: Autumn Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    10/28/11	Horticulture Seminar: Maples for the Home Garden Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    10/15/11	Scott Assoicates Fall Festival Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    10/12/11	A Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    10/10/11	Nature's Narratives: The Spell of the Sensuous Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    10/09/11	Special Peony Event Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    10/05/11	Green Roof Tour Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    10/01/11	Discovering the Secrets of Propagation: A Hands-on Class Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    09/27/11	Guided Tour: Green Roof Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    09/10/11	Guided Tour: Plant Sale Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    09/07/11	Guided Tour: Plants of the 2011 Plant Sale Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    08/27/11	Workshop: The Botany of Beer Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    08/24/11	Lecture: Fantastic Plants of the 2011 Plant Sale Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    07/30/11	Guided Tour: Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    07/21/11	Guided Tour: Green Roof Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    06/29/11	Excusion: Wave Hill: Garden Views of the Hudson River and Palisades Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    06/18/11	Guided Tour: Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    06/15/11	Guided Tour: Green Roof Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    06/12/11	Scott Associates' Garden Day Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    06/11/11	Guided Tour: Arboretum Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    06/02/11	At Home Series: Private Gardens of Chestnut Hill Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/21/11- 05/22/11	Unusual Tropicals and Annuals Sale Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/16/11	Guided Tour: Green Roof Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/14/11	Members' Plant Exchange and Sale Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/12/11	At Home Series: Mill Fleurs, Private Garden of Barbara and Robert Tiffany Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/11/11	Workshop: Containers with Unusual Tropicals and Annuals Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/11/11	Exploring the Aesthetic Eccentricites of Unusual Tropicals and Annuals Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/07/11	Guided Tour: Spring Bloom Tour Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/06/11	Guided Tour: National Public Garden Day Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    05/03/11	Rekohu: Land of Misty Skies and World's Largest Forget-Me-Not Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    04/26/11	Tree Peony Collection and Reception with Mid-Atlantic Peony Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    04/16/11	Workshop: Terrariums: History and How-to Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    04/16/11	April Glory: Unusual Herbaceous Perennials featuring Species Peonies Workshop Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    04/15/11	Photo Walk Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    04/12/11	Guided Tour: Green Roof Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    04/09/11	Guided Tour: Early Spring Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    04/07/11	Lecture: Plant Hunting in Western China Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/27/11	Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/25/11	Horticulture Seminar: Hollies Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/19/11	A History and Tasting of Tea Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/17/11	Guided Tour: Green Roof Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/15/11	Photo Walk Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    03/05/11	Witchhazels and Early Spring Blooms Tour Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    02/24/11	Travels at Twelve: Photographic Journey of Extremes Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    02/17/11	Travels at Twelve: Botanizing in the Ecuadorian Andes Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    02/14/11	Nature's Narratives: The Earth Moved Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    02/14/11	Nature's Narratives: The Great Work: Our Way Into the Future Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    01/19/11	Photo Walk Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    01/15/11	Winter Celebration: The Camera Always Lies--Adventures in Garden Photography Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    01/10/11	Nature's Narratives: Refuge Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    12/13/10	Nature's Narratives: Biomimcry Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    12/11/10	Guided Tour: Winter Highlights Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    12/02/10- 12/04/10	Green Wreaths Workshop Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    11/19/10	Winter Container Workshop Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    11/16/10	Photo Walk Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    11/14/10	Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    11/08/10	Nature's Narratives: The Monkey Wrench Gang Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    11/06/10	Workshop: Improve Your Soil: Vermicomposting Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
    10/16/10	Scott Associates' Fall Festival Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College