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A chance to wander and explore.

The Connecticut College Arboretum connects us to the natural world. With opportunities for exploration, teaching, research, conservation, recreation and public education, we are open to the public daily, at no charge. Come and enjoy our plant collections and natural areas, register for an enriching workshop, join us for a guided tour or choose a self-guided tour. Whatever your pleasure, we invite you to come to the Arboretum and enjoy. Learn more. 

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READY. SET. EXPLORE!

 

Docents-Sean, Tracy, Trish-CBG -Kathy Connolly.
Programs and Activities

Arboretum map
Interactive Maps and Tours

Paxistima
Plant Collections and Natural Landscapes

Birds of Connecticut College Arboretum Bulletin 43
Publications

Ecological Landscaping
Ecological Landscaping

Man with a giant tree
Connecticut's Notable Trees

Mamacoke Island
Natural Areas

ARBORETUM SPOTLIGHT

Friday, May 30
Music in the Meadow 2025

Featuring:
Boyscott
A Former Friend
Lazy Trail
Go to the Music in the Meadow page for more details


 

 

 

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BECOME A MEMBER OR RENEW MEMBERSHIP

There are so many ways that you can effect positive change in this world. The environment needs you and so does Connecticut College Arboretum. When you support the Arboretum you support 750 acres of cultivated gardens, natural areas and conservation land. 

JOIN, RENEW, SUPPORT

GIFT A MEMBERSHIP

Gift a membership to a family member or friend and support the Arboretum’s sustainability efforts in nurturing trees, plant collections and natural areas.

GIVE A GIFT

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

Would you like to join us and help beautify and conserve the landscape? There are many ways that you can get involved, including landscape maintenance, guiding visitors, plant curation and staffing public programs.

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IN THE ARBORETUM

Bumblebee on a flower
Arboretum main walkway in full bloom
Orange Flower Blooming
Cherry blossoms outside Shain Library
Magnolia Blooming
Sakura blossoms near a lamp

Arboretum Office

P: 860-439-5020 E: arbor@conncoll.edu

Mailing Address

Connecticut College Arboretum
270 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320

 

Main office

33 Gallows Lane, Suite 114

 

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