The Connecticut College Arboretum provides a welcome connection with the natural world, offering opportunities for teaching, research, conservation, recreation and public education.
Fall Native Plant Sale
Choose from a wide selection of native perennials, grasses and shrubs. Pre-orders must be placed by the end of day on Friday, August 5. Pick up will be at the Arboretum on Saturday, September 17. Full plant list, descriptions and link to order form:
Interactive Maps
Explore the Arboretum walking trails 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.
The Nancy Moss Fine Native Azalea Garden
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.
Membership
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.