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Blooming Bash! Celebrate National Public Gardens Day
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
Fri, May 11, 2012, 4pm - 6pm
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Attendees enjoy a delicious glass of wine in the vibrant Terry Shane Teaching Garden. photo credit: R. Robert
Celebrate National Public Gardens Day with a Blooming Bash! Bring a friend and celebrate spring at the Scott Arboretum with a complimentary garden reception on Friday, May 11 from 4 to 6 pm. Enjoy a cup of tea or a glass of wine and light fare in the a lovely outdoor setting. Discover our inspiring gardens, part of “the most beautiful campus in America,” free to the public 365 days a year! Also, learn about the robust programming and fun opportunities the Scott Arboretum offers.
Join us for a relaxing evening in the Terry Shane Teaching Garden. In the event of rain, our reception will be moved inside our Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building, the Wister Center.
As a special offer, Blooming Bash guests who become members will receive a complimentary gift, along with an exciting bundle of benefits to enjoy throughout the year.
The fourth annual National Public Gardens Day, scheduled for May 11, 2012, is a national day of celebration that invites communities to explore the beauty of their local green spaces while raising awareness of the important role public gardens play in promoting conservation, education and environmental preservation. Annually scheduled on the Friday preceding Mother’s Day weekend, schools, families, garden enthusiasts and visitorsare invited to visit public gardens in their local community for special events and activities.
A partnership between the American Public Gardens Association (APGA) and irrigation product and service provider, Rain Bird, the 2012 National Public Gardens Day will showcase the contributions of public gardens with special events at many of the more than 500 North American public gardens.
Location:
Terry Shane Teaching Garden; Rain Location: Gillespie Room, Wister Center
For more information
Visit
http://www.scottarboretum.org/calendar/2012-05.html#national
Contact:
Becky Robert 610-328-8025 scott@swarthmore.edu