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.
Upcoming Tour dates: 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.
Upcoming Tour dates: July 13; August 10; September 14; October 12
*NEW THIS YEAR*
Campus Tree Collection (3rd Sunday of the month)
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).
Upcoming Tour dates: July 20; August 17; September 21; October 19
Recorrido Guiado en Español por la Colección de Plantas Nativas del Arboreto de Connecticut College
Sábado, 12 de Julio
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Una visita guiada especial gratuita por la Colección de Plantas Nativas del Arboreto de Connecticut College, proporcionada en español.
Por favor, reúnase en la entrada de Williams Street de la Colección de Plantas Nativas del Arboreto de Connecticut College, ubicada aproximadamente en 830 Williams Street (frente a la entrada de Williams Street de Connecticut College).
¡Gratis! Abierto a todo el público. No se requiere inscripción.
Spanish Language Tour of the Native Plant Collection
Saturday, July 12
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
A free special guided tour of Connecticut College Arboretum’s Native Plant Collection provided in Spanish.
Please meet at the Williams Street Entrance to the Connecticut College Arboretum’s Native Plant Collection located at approximately 830 Williams Street (across from the Williams Street entrance to Connecticut College).
FREE and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Mamacoke Salt Marsh Restoration Project Information Session
Monday, July 14
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m
Starting this year, Connecticut College will be conducting work to restore the Mamacoke Island Salt Marsh. As part of this project, the Connecticut College Arboretum will lead a vegetation survey of the Mamacoke Salt Marsh during the week of July 21-25. We are seeking volunteers who may wish to help with this mapping project. The Mamacoke Salt Marsh Mapping Project Information Session will provide information about the purpose of the restoration project, the methodology for the survey and some basic plant identification tips. While assistance with the project is appreciated, all are welcome to attend to learn about the restoration project without obligation to assist.
This information session will meet in the classroom at 33 Gallows Lane.
FREE and open to the public. Registration is not required.
Geology Walk of the Bolleswood Natural Area
Wednesday, July 16
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m
Join Professor of Geoscience Doug Thompson on a walk through the Bolleswood Natural Area (adjacent to the Native Plant Collection) to explore the natural history of our region that can be found in the rock outcroppings along the Bolleswood ravine. This program will require hiking on a trail along uneven terrain of moderate difficulty. Please wear appropriate shoes/footwear.
Please meet at the Williams Street entrance to the Connecticut College Arboretum Native Plant Collection.
FREE and open to the public. Registration requested... please use the link below.
Flock Theatre Summer Performances
Click HERE to go to the Flock Theatre page for full details about the performances
July 10, 11, 17, 18, 19, 20
Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare
Directed by Victor Chiburis
July 24, 25, 26, 27, 31 & Aug 1, 2, 3
Rhinoceros
by Eugene Ionesco
Directed by Derron Wood
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