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.

Connecticut College is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy community. 

 

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: 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: 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: August 17; September 21; October 19

  

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 The Connecticut College Arboretum or Wild Ones today to enjoy this benefit!

  

 

Mamacoke Island Geology Walk

Sunday, October 5
2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
COST: $10 -or- FREE for members

Join Beverly Chomiak, Associate Professor of Geophysics, on a geology hike exploring the natural history of Mamacoke Island and the surrounding area. Registration required. This program will require hiking on a trail along uneven terrain of moderate difficulty and across the salt marsh which is typically muddy/wet
 
 
REGISTER HERE

 

 

In our Gallery

Nature Photography by Laura Frommer Hall

On display through the end of August.

A photo of a wren signing while perched on a redbud tree in bloom taken by photographer Laura Frommer Hall

Laura Frommer Hall loves photographing native plants and wildlife. She often sees unique opportunities in her own garden, which is filled with many pollinator friendly flowers and three koi and goldfish ponds. As an active member of the Stonington Garden Club, Laura has served as the photography chair and horticulture co-chair. She has won awards for photography, horticulture, and floral design in several flower shows. Laura’s photographs have been exhibited at the Hygienic Art Gallery, Stonington Garden Club, Garden Club of America and CT Flower Show events, Florence Griswold online exhibit, Avalonia Land Conservancy website, Historic Stonington Lighthouse Museum Photo Show, and the Connecticut College Arboretum Photo Contest. In addition, Laura received the Volunteer of the Year award from the Southeast Soccer Club for her sports photography. She is the team photographer for the Southeast Soccer Club 2010 Boys soccer team and the New London High School Boys Soccer team. Laura is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the Monterey Institute of International Studies.


Gallery Reception
Thursday, August 7

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Stop in and meet the artist!
Free and open to the public

 

The Connecticut College Arboretum Gallery is located in the Arboretum Center for Education & Research (ACER) building at 33 Gallows Lane in New London CT 06320. The gallery is free and open to the public Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

For information about exhibiting your artwork in the Connecticut College Arboretum gallery space, please email arbor@conncoll.edu

The Connecticut College Arboretum gallery space displays nature-related art. Any medium type will be considered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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