The Arboretum is open!

The Connecticut College Arboretum provides a welcome connection with the natural world, offering opportunities for teaching, research, conservation, recreation and public education. 
 
The Arboretum's Native Plant Collection, Caroline Black Garden and Natural Areas are open to the public every day of the year from dawn to dusk. Please note the new guidelines, stay healthy and enjoy your visit.
 
The crosswalk connecting the Arboretum to Connecticut College campus is finally happening! Williams Street is scheduled to be closed to vehicle traffic between July 6 - 30, 2021.  The main pedestrian entrances on Williams Street will remain open.  An alternative during this time is parking at 33 Gallows Lane and using our pedestrian gate just to the left of our garage at 46 Gallows Lane. 
 
The Campus Landscape remains closed to the public. A limited selection of Arboretum public programs will be offered during the summer.  We will continue to work with the College to assess the situation and post updates as available.
 

Fall Native Plant Sale

Choose from a wide selection of native perennials, grasses and shrubs. Pre-orders must be placed by July 28. Pick up will be at the Arboretum in September. For plant offerings and link to order, please visit:

Fall Native Plant Sale

Membership

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Your support helps continue the Arboretum's mission of teaching, research, conservation, recreation and public education, and perpetuates the growth of our plant collections.

Join or renew today.

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Interactive Maps

Explore the Arboretum walking trails with with our interactive Trail Map. Other maps are available to identify woody plants in the Native Plant Collection, Caroline Black Garden and Connecticut College campus. You can also explore Mamacoke Island Geology Tour Story Map made by Professor Beverly Chomiak.

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The Nancy Moss Fine Native Azalea Garden

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We are pleased to announce that the North American Native Deciduous Azalea Collection has been granted National Accreditation by Plant Collections Network, a program of the American Public Gardens Association.

Currently the collection includes 192 shrubs representing 15 different species.

The Nancy Moss Fine Native Azalea Garden