Silver Lake Nature Center Events
Free guided walks
March 20 - Birding Heislerville and Cumberland County, NJ 7-5
Explore communities and habitats around Delaware Bay Shore for birds. At this time, ducks are migrating north. Fee.
Silver Lake Nature Center
1306 Bath Road
Bristol
215-785-1177, www.silverlakenaturecenter.org

Longwood Garden Events
The Jazz Club 8
In Ballroom. After-concert coffee reception to meet artists. Before concert stroll 4-acre Conservatory's Orchid Extravaganza. March 20: Jane Monheit, April 15: Joshua Redman and Brad Mehldau duo. Tickets: 215-893-1999 or www.longwoodgardens.org
Now thru March 31 - Orchid Extravaganza
more than 4,000 blooming orchids, award-winning Orchid Curtain of purple Phalaenopsis, Dendrobium topiary, Blue Poppy (Meconopsis) in early March
March 13 - Curtis On Tour 8
From Curtis Institute of Music to Longwood’s Conservatory, celebrate American composer Samuel Barber’s 100th birthday with Barber’s String Quartet Op. 11 and other selections. Special tickets are required.
March 13, 14 - Clivia Show
Clivia in judged show from Noon-5 Saturday and 9-5 Sunday. Informative talks about Clivia research at 2 on Saturday, growing tips from Clivia experts at 3. Included in Gardens admission.
March 27 thru 29 - International Orchid Show & Sale
Sponsored by Southeastern Pennsylvania Orchid Society, judged show features exhibits by regional orchid societies and renowned vendors from U.S., Hawaii, South America. March 27, 6-11 conservatories open for dinner and dancing among the orchids. Reservations required: 610-640-0807.
Longwood Gardens
Kennett Square
www.longwoodgardens.org

Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College Events
March 8 - Walk with the Curator 2:30-3:30
Join Andrew Bunting, Curator, for free tour. Get in-depth look at collections, gardens, plant selections through eyes of curator. Bunting discusses most recent accessions, why plants were removed from collection and maybe should be removed from your garden, and latest garden designs at Arboretum. Meet at office. Free. Inclement weather cancels.
March 20 - Free Guided Tour Spring Highlights 1-2:30
Free tour of Arboretum. Inclement weather cancels.
March 24 - Green Roof Tour Noon-1:30
Learn about inner workings, benefits, beauty of green roofs while exploring three at Arboretum. Level of difficulty higher than others; a brisk walk and several steps required to reach final roof. Children under 12 not permitted on roofs. Meet at Arboretum offices. Inclement weather cancels.
March 25 - Gourmet Culinary Herb Party 6-8
Gregg Tepper, horticulturist at Mt. Cuba Center, talks about plants and share delicious herbal-infused food. Discuss how to successfully grow herbs and use creatively. Recipes shared, home-made examples sampled. Food, wine, beer available. All food and beverages included in cost of registration. Limited to 30. Fee. In Gillespie Room, Wister Center. Pre-registration required.
April 7 - Early Morning Photo Walk 6-8
And April 21, 5:45-7:45. Free. Join Rhoda Maurer, Assistant Curator and Greenhouse Manager gives tips on places for great photos. Then head out on your own for 1.5 hours and conclude with others in Wister Center to share what you have taken on your camera’s viewfinder over coffee. Share time with fellow photographers and garden lovers, learn from others. Rhoda available during walk for questions and advice. Departs from Wister Center. Weather cancels.
April 8 - Sensory Appeal of Native Plants 7pm
Free. Join Horticulturist Gregg Tepper of Mt. Cuba Center for lecture on sensory appeal of native plants. Little-known facts, true stories, outstanding photographs. Space is limited to 70; register in advance. In Wister Center
April 11 - Tactile Tour 1-3
Free. Becky Robert, Member and Visitor Programs Coordinator, leads visitors through gardens by feeling textures, taking in scents of plants. Geared toward, but not limited to, blind or partially sighted individuals. Program part of “Independence Starts Here!” in partnership with Art-Reach. Departs Offices.
April 20 - Green Roof Tour 4-5:30
Learn inner workings, benefits, beauty of green roofs while exploring three at Arboretum. Level of difficulty is higher than other tours; brisk walk and several steps required to reach final roof. Children under 12 not permitted on the roofs. Free.
Scott Arboretum
500 College Avenue
Swarthmore
610-328-8025, www.scottarboretum.org

The Garden Conservancy Events
Open Days are rain or shine; no reservations required. Fee: $5 per garden.
The Garden Conservancy
11 Old Postal Road P.O. Box 219
Cold Spring, NY
www.gardenconservancy.org

Martha Washington Garden Club Meetings 12:30
Maintains Public Burying Ground at Slate Hill Cemetery; helps improve gardens at Elm Lowne, provides flower arrangements at township building. Scholarships for horticultural students. Meets 4th Wednesday of month from September thru June. Open to public. New members welcome, $5/lectures of interest and $20/year to join! Refreshments.
March 24 - Public Open House Celebration 1-3:30
Celebrate 75th birthday. Speak with Floral Designers, Master Gardeners. Learn about horticulture and how to become part of club’s activities: Lectures, Workshops, community projects. Enjoy guest harpist and refreshments.
Info mwgc@ymail.com
April 30 - Deadline for Garden Club Scholarship
For qualified high school or college students who plan to pursue career in: Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Forestry, Conservation, Floriculture. A minimum of $2,000 awarded to students enrolled in or plan to attend accredited college. Recipients notified by May 25 and presented with award at Garden Club luncheon in June. See contact info below for info.
April 28 - Lecture: Reviving a Tired Landscape
Master Gardener Pam Hershfeld. Pam will discuss problems found in mature landscapes and present possible solutions. Bring your questions.
May 26 - Lecture: Creating Unique Water Features
George from Aquatic Connections by George dsicusses how to create unique water features, including ponds, fountains, pondless waterfalls. For beginners, pond owners and hobbyists.
Masonic Hall
Edgewood and Heacock Roads
Yardley
Patricia Mutek, President, 215-946-7426, or Debby Rainer, Publicity, 215-337-9484

Shawnee-on-Delaware Gallery Events
March 27 - Spring Equinox Maple Sugaring in Sculpture Garden 11-5
As Lenapes did long ago, we are tapping our "local resources." Poetry Readings, Jams all day. Andrea Rimberg demos sculpting the figure in clay, Landscape Painter and Naturalist Bill Hobbs hosts Spring Nature Walk, Tott's Gap Art Institute's James Gloria demos Scagliola, a 16th century marbled plaster technique. Sample Maple sap and syrup from trees tapped in our Sculpture Garden! Bring the whole family.
The Shawnee Gallery
Worthington Avenue
Shawnee-on-Delaware
To register: 570-420-9404, info@theshawneegallery.com www.TheShawneeGallery.com

Penn State Cooperative Extension and Master Gardeners Events
Penn State Cooperative Extension
Neshaminy Manor Center
1282 Almshouse Road,
Doylestown
http://bucks.extension.psu.edu

American Begonia Society Events
Information: Bernie Wiener wiener1@verizon.net
Website: www.geocities.com/dvb_abs/index.html

Tyler Arboretum Events
Tyler Arboretum
515 Painter Road
Media
610-566-9134, x 210 or www.tylerarboretum.org