Each month we offer a variety of programs to inspire, teach and engage. All Connecticut College Arboretum programs are open to the public and many of our programs are free or available at a discounted rate with membership and for current Connecticut College students. Some programs require registration to confirm your spot. Email arbor@conncoll.edu if you need assistance.

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FEATURED PROGRAM:

 

A couple shows off the wreath they made during the Connecticut College Arboretum wreath making workshop  

Holiday Wreath Making Workshops

Saturday, December 6

This workshop is being offered in two sessions:

Morning session: 10 a.m. to 12 noon

Afternoon session: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Note for Connecticut College Students: A special student workshop is being offered. Scroll down for details.


COST: $50 -or- $35 for members

This festive Arboretum event is a tradition during the holiday season!

Assistant Director Scott D'Agostino will lead participants in creating their own holiday wreath using fresh cut greens from the Arboretum.

Greens, wire, pruners and wreath frames will be provided. Bring any decorative items you wish to incorporate into your wreath.
 
Registration required. Space is limited.
 
MORNING (10 a.m.) SESSION: 
 
NOTE: THE MORNING SESSION IS CURRENTLY FULL. PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION OR CLICK BELOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST FOR THE MORNIGN SESSION
 

ADD YOUR NAME TO THE WAITLIST FOR THE MORNING SESSION

 

AFTERNOON (2 p.m.) SESSION:

REGISTER HERE FOR THE AFTERNOON SESSION

 

 

Student Holiday Wreath Making Workshop

Tuesday, December 9

NOTE: This workshop is open to current Connecticut College students.

3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

COST: FREE

This festive Arboretum event is a tradition during the holiday season!

Assistant Director Scott D'Agostino will lead students to create their own holiday wreath using fresh cut greens from the Arboretum.

Greens, wire, pruners, ribbon and wreath frames will be provided. Bring any decorative items you wish to incorporate into your wreath.

Registration required. Space is limited.
 
 
THIS WORKSHOP IS CURRENTLY FULL.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST, PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:

CLICK HERE TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITLIST 

 

FREE Guided Tours

Tours start at 10 a.m. on the first and second Sunday of each month from May thru October.

Our free guided tours are open to the public and pre-registration is not required. 

Native Plant Collection (1st Sunday of the month)

Tours of the Native Plant Collection meet at the entrance gate to the Native Plant Collection located on Williams Street across from the Williams Street entrance to the Connecticut College main campus.

Upcoming tour dates: NO MORE TOUR DATES FOR 2025... TOURS WILL RESUME IN MAY OF 2026

Caroline Black Garden (2nd Sunday of the month)

Tours of the Caroline Black Garden meet at the entrance to the Caroline Black Garden located on behind the Vinal Cottage across Mohegan Avenue from the main entrance to the Connecticut College campus. Access to the parking area behind Vinal Cottage is located at 4 Winchester Avenue.

Upcoming tour dates: NO MORE TOUR DATES FOR 2025... TOURS WILL RESUME IN MAY OF 2026

Campus Tree Collection (3rd Sunday of the month)

Learn about the incredible variety of native and landscape specimen trees planted throughout the main campus of Connecticut College. Tours of the Campus Tree Collection meet at the New London Hall Greenhouse (by the blue sculpture).

Upcoming tour dates: NO MORE TOUR DATES FOR 2025... TOURS WILL RESUME IN MAY OF 2026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visit us on facebook @ConnecticutCollegeArboretum to stay up to date on our programs and events. To receive advance notice of programs you can sign up to get our monthly email newsletter on the Arboretum home page. You don't have to be a member to receive notifications but we would appreciate your support of becoming a member if you are not one already.

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