Programs

LIVING ON THE EDGE: Designing the transition from landscape to forest

The transition zone between a cultivated landscape and a natural forested area provides unique opportunities (and challenges!) in a home landscape. The strategic use of native understory trees and shrubs can provide screening and other important landscape functions as well as expanding your seasonal interest and support for native pollinators/wildlife.

Full-day conference includes morning coffee/continental breakfast, three presentations, lunch, a panel discussion and an optional tour.
Seating is limited. Registration required.
Registration fee is $75.00 or a discounted rate of $60.00 is offered for current members of the Connecticut College Arboretum and Wild Ones.

Connecticut College students, non-profit representatives and/or emerging industry professionals may apply for a limited number of sponsored or discounted registrations by submitting a letter of interest to arbor@conncoll.edu expressing how their attendance to this conference will benefit their professional goals or ecological projects.
 

Basket making is an important tradition in the heritage of Indigenous people. In this workshop, Manuel Lizarralde, Professor of Botany and Anthropology, will lead participants in making a basket of traditional design using rattan reeds. Space is limited, register early.

Please register HERE.

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 greens cut fresh from the Connecticut College Arboretum.

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

Please register HERE.