Resources
Symposium registrants have been sent a username and password that will provide access to the following resources. Click here to access:
eRideShare Instructions
An account has been created on the website eRideShare.com to assist registrants wishing to carpool to the Symposium. Register for a free account and then access our group here.
Electronic Registrant List
In an effort to reduce paper use, the registrant list will be provided online, rather than using a paper handout. Click here to access the registrant list.
Symposium Proceedings
PowerPoint presentations and handouts from our speakers are available. Click here to access the proceedings.
Directions
Longwood Gardens is located on US Route 1, about three miles northeast of Kennett Square, PA. Longwood offers free parking for all visitors.
Miles to Longwood:
Philadelphia, PA - 30
Wilmington, DE - 12
Valley Forge, PA - 28
Lancaster, PA - 43
Baltimore, MD - 72*
Washington, DC - 110*
New York, NY - 130
To find directions using a GPS device or Internet navigation website, please use the following address for Longwood Gardens:
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348
To find driving directions via Google Maps, please click on map below (provided by Google Maps):
*To save on time and tolls when driving in from Baltimore, MD, Washington, DC and other points south, take I-95 North, cross the Susquehanna River, go through one toll ($5 northbound only), and immediately take Exit 93 for Route 222 (in Maryland). After exiting, turn right onto Route 222 (Jacob Tome Rd.). Almost immediately, the road becomes Route 275 (Don't continue on Route 222, which turns to the left). A few miles later when Route 275 ends at a "T" intersection, make a right turn onto Route 276. Take Route 276 to Route 1 North, which in approximately 4 miles crosses into Pennsylvania. Stay on Route 1 beyond Kennett Square and look for Longwood's entrance ramp on the right.
Accommodations
The Hilton Garden Inn, located in Kennett Square, PA less than two miles from Longwood Gardens, is offering a limited number of rooms at the special reduced Symposium rate of $94 per night. This special rate is available for booking through February 18, 2010, and applies to rooms reserved for the nights of Thursday, March 4 and Friday, March 5, 2010. For more information, please contact the Hilton Garden Inn at (610) 444-9100, or click on the link above to visit the hotel website.
To find directions using a GPS device or Internet navigation website, please use the following address for Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square:
815 E Baltimore Pike Kennett Square, PA 19348
To find driving directions via Google Maps, please click on map below (provided by Google Maps):
Area Attractions
Longwood Gardens will be hosting its Orchid Extravaganza from January 23rd to March 31st, 2010. Visit Longwood’s website for more information about displays and events.
The Philadelphia International Flower Show is being held between February 28th and March 7th, 2010. For tickets and information, visit the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's website.
Visit the website of Greater Philadelphia Gardens to learn more about the numerous and diverse public horticulture institutions in the area.
