Programs and Activities

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: 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: 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

In our Gallery

Nature Photography by Laura Frommer Hall

On display through the end of August.

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.

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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