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          Hours
          Dawn to Dusk, 365 days a year
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        • Hours
        • Directions
        • Parking
        • Virtual Tour
  • Support
        • Support the Arboretum

          Your support helps us delight, inspire, and educate the public. Donations, membership, and proceeds from special events helps us to create beautiful horticultural displays and educational programming.

        • Donations
        • Membership
        • Dedicate a Gift
  • Education & Events
        • Programming & Events for All Ages

          We are proud to offer in-person and virtual programming for adults, students, families, and children. Whether you are looking for something recreational or educational, there is a program for you.

        • CalendarView our full calendar of upcoming events & search by category
        • Celebrations & SaleSupport the Arboretum by joining in our seasonal celebrations and holiday sale.
        • Group Tours & ProgramsBook a guided tour of the Arboretum for your group—adults & youth tours available.
        • Adult ProgramsAttend lectures, guided tours, wellness programs, and more in-person and virtual events available.
        • School & Youth ProgramsEngage young nature explorers through on-site and virtual programming for individuals and groups.
        • Swarthmore College EngagementImmerse yourself in the beauty of your unique campus with courses, programs, and events designed to enhance your experience.
  • Get Involved
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          Help us maintain our gardens and plant collections by getting involved with the Arboretum.

        • Community Gardening
        • Volunteer
        • Internships
  • About
        • A “Garden of Ideas”

          The Scott Arboretum cultivates a variety of plants that create some of the region’s most intimate, authentic, and accessible horticultural experiences.

        • History
        • Gardens
        • Staff
        • Arthur Hoyt Scott Medal & Award
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#BranchOut: Annual Border of Ornamental Vegetables
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#BranchOut: Rose Garden Gates
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Swarthmore Roundabout: Gravel Gardening
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