Each month we offer a variety of programs to inspire, teach and engage. All Connecticut College Arboretum programs are open to the public and many of our programs are free or available at a discounted rate with membership and for current Connecticut College students. Some programs require registration to confirm your spot. Email arbor@conncoll.edu if you need assistance.
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Free Guided Tours
Free guided at the Connecticut College Arboretum begin in May.
Tours start at 10 a.m. on the first and second Sunday of each month from May thru October.
Our free guided tours are open to the public and pre-registration is not required.
Native Plant Collection (1st Sunday of the month)
Tours of the Native Plant Collection meet at the entrance gate to the Native Plant Collection located on Williams Street across from the Williams Street entrance to the Connecticut College main campus.
Tour dates:
May 4
June 1
July 6
August 3
September 7
October 5
Caroline Black Garden (2nd Sunday of the month)
Tours of the Caroline Black Garden meet at the entrance to the Caroline Black Garden located on behind the Vinal Cottage across Mohegan Avenue from the main entrance to the Connecticut College campus. Access to the parking area behind Vinal Cottage is located at 4 Winchester Avenue.
Tour dates:
May 11
June 8
July 13
August 10
September 14
October 12
*NEW THIS YEAR*
Campus Tree Collection (3rd Sunday of the month starting in June)
Learn about the incredible variety of native and landscape specimen trees planted throughout the main campus of Connecticut College. Tours of the Campus Tree Collection meet at the New London Hall Greenhouse (by the blue sculpture).
Tour dates:
June 15
July 20
August 17
September 21
October 19
Native Deciduous Azaleas
DATE: Saturday, May 17, 2025
TIME: 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Nancy Moss Fine Azalea Garden displays 18 different types indigenous to eastern North America. At least one species can be found in bloom from late April through mid-August. Join Mary Villa, retired Connecticut College Arboretum curator, for a tour of the collection that coincides with what we anticipate to be peak bloom time, so you are sure to experience the variety of fragrance and color.
Registration required.
COST: $10 -or- FREE for members of the Connecticut College Arboretum
Click HERE to go to the Music in the Meadow page
2025
Music in the Meadow
DATE: Friday, May 30, 2025
GATE OPENS: 6:00 p.m.
MUSIC STARTS: 6:30 p.m.
$10 per person -or- $20 per family of up to 4 people
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