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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

 

2025 Fall Native Plant Sale

Shop our selection of native:

Trees
Shrubs
Vines
Perennial
Grasses

In addition to the plants available on pre-order, plants from members and local vendors will be available for sale on the pick-up dates.

Stop by to see what new & exciting native plants you can add to your garden!

Online Ordering now open
through Sunday, August 31!

 CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE ONLINE ORDERING SITE  
or visit nativeplantsale.weebly.com

Pick-up & Sale Dates/Times

Friday, September 12 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, September 13 10 a.m. to 12 noon

 

Pick-up & Sale Location

The Connecticut College Arboretum 
Arboretum center for education & research (Acer) at 33 Gallows Lane
New London CT 06320

 

Members-Only Preview Hour

Friday, September 12 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Members of The Connecticut College Arboretum & Wild Ones will be invited to shop the selection of member-donated & vendor plants 1-hour early!

Become a member of  or Wild Ones today to enjoy this benefit!

JOIN US AND SUPPORT



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.

FIND OUT MORE



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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