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 from dawn to dusk.
Wednesday, March 4, 6 to 8 p.m.
Are you interested in starting a vegetable garden this spring? Learn the basics in this informative seminar including how to pick the right site for your garden, select which vegetables to grow, care for your soil and avoid losing your crops to pests. Participants will also be introduced to planning a full growing season and valuable resources to continue learning as you go.
Programs and Activities
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