Specialized Resources
The Connecticut College Arboretum provides a welcome connection with the natural world, offering opportunities for teaching, research, conservation, recreation and public education.
The Arboretum is open to the public every day of the year, see temporary change in hours below.
Due to concerns about Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE), the Arboretum hours will be adjusted until first frost: the gates will open to the public a half hour after sunrise and close a half hour before sunset. For more information and advised precautions, please visit the Ledge Light Health District website.
Join us for the annual SALT (Smaller American Lawns Today) Conference on Saturday, November 9, 2019. Early bird registration rates by Nov. 1.
SALT Conference
Your support helps continue the Arboretum's mission of teaching, research, conservation, recreation and public education, and perpetuates the growth of our plant collections.
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Membership
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.
Maps
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