FREE Events At Swarthmore College

What's Going On at Swarthmore College
June 15-30, 2011

All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

Swarthmore, PA – For more information, please visit http://calendar.swarthmore.edu/ or call the sponsoring department.

 

Guided Tour: Green Roof
Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 5:00 p.m.

 

Swarthmore College - Scott Arboretum Offices

 

Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer; 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 information, please call the Scott Arboretum Offices at (610) 328-8025.

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Guided Tour: Walk with the Curator
Saturday, June 18, 2011, 2:30 p.m.

 

Swarthmore College - Scott Arboretum Offices

 

Join Andrew Bunting, Curator of the Scott Arboretum, of free tour at the Scott Arboretum. "A Walk with the Curator" program provides an in-depth look at the collections, gardens, and plant selections through the eyes of the man responsible for curating the collection. Andrew Bunting will discuss the most recent accessions acquired for the collection, why plants were removed from the collection and maybe should be removed from your garden, as well as the latest garden designs at the Scott Arboretum.

 

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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