Events




60 Years / 60 Trees: Ornamentals and DIY
In 1965 the State of Connecticut purchased F.A. Bartlett’s home and property, setting in motion the establishment of what today is the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens.
To celebrate this milestone, the Bartlett is running a year-long series called 60 Years /60 Trees.

Summer Concert Series: Otis and the Hurricanes
Texas blues fused with New Orleans funk.


Bartlett Book Club
Members FREE! Join us on Thursday, September 4th, for our Bartlett Book Club meeting, discussing How Can I Help?: Saving Nature with Your Yard


Live Music: Bookends Band
A song list full of surprises and gems from the 70's topped by a healthy dose of their own great, original music. No gimmicks, no hype, just great songs played very, very well! ”

Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
A series led by the Bartlett Education team members, each walk encourages a deeper understanding of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

Fall Gala
60th Anniversary Gala: 60 Years and Still Growing /
Honoring Richard A. Silver

60 Years / 60 Trees: Nut & Deciduous
In 1965 the State of Connecticut purchased F.A. Bartlett’s home and property, setting in motion the establishment of what today is the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens.
To celebrate this milestone, the Bartlett is running a year-long series called 60 Years /60 Trees.

Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
A series led by the Bartlett Education team members, each walk encourages a deeper understanding of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
A series led by the Bartlett Education team members, each walk encourages a deeper understanding of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

60 Years / 60 Trees: Conifers
In 1965 the State of Connecticut purchased F.A. Bartlett’s home and property, setting in motion the establishment of what today is the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens.
To celebrate this milestone, the Bartlett is running a year-long series called 60 Years /60 Trees.

Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
A series led by the Bartlett Education team members, each walk encourages a deeper understanding of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

Tonight’s Concert - Moved Indoors - Western Electric at 5PM
Connecticut-based Americana band, Western Electric, performs an eclectic mix of authentic rock 'n roll, rockabilly, and country.

Manhattan Rose Society Meeting
The Bartlett Arboretum is joining with the Manhattan Rose Society on Saturday, July 19. Members of the Manhattan Rose Society will be on site to peruse the new American Garden Rose Selections Trial Garden, its first in the area, now installed at the Bartlett.



Dew Yoga
Yoga at the Arboretum offers us retreat from the concrete, traffic and city life. Yoga surrounded by mature trees, birdsong, big sky and fresh air is an antidote to everything that potentially lowers our vibration.

Birding at the Bartlett
Members FREE! Join us for morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of Summer activity.

60 Years / 60 Trees: Flowering Trees
In 1965 the State of Connecticut purchased F.A. Bartlett’s home and property, setting in motion the establishment of what today is the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens.
To celebrate this milestone, the Bartlett is running a year-long series called 60 Years /60 Trees.

Birding at the Bartlett
Members FREE! Join us for morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of Summer activity.

Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
A series led by the Bartlett Education team members, each walk encourages a deeper understanding of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

Bartlett Horticulture Club
Members FREE! On Tuesday, May 13th, the Bartlett Horticulture Club will be potting up trees and working on a garden cleanup project.

Plant Sale 2025
Bartlett Member-Only Shopping Hours: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
General Public: 10:30 - 3:00 pm
Plant Sale is Rain or Shine!

Native Plant Workshop: Understanding Their Features and Learning to Design with Them
The workshop will be divided into two parts. A Bartlett Educator will provide an overview of the native plants available at the sale, highlighting key details such as growth habits, distinctive features, blooming periods, and specific planting requirements. Afterward, Jodie will share expert tips on how to seamlessly integrate these native species into your home garden designs.


Cyril the Sorcerer at Arbor Earth Day
Cyril uses his magic to make the world a better place. Through shows on recycling, water conservation and creating a culture of sustainability, Cyril shares the message of sustainability in ways which enchant, entertain and educate.

Arbor Earth Day
The event commemorates Arbor Day, highlighting the value of trees to our community, and Earth Day, showcasing environmental conservation efforts in our region.

Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
A series led by the Bartlett Education team members, each walk encourages a deeper understanding of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

Bartlett Horticulture Club
Members FREE! On Tuesday, April 8th, the Bartlett Horticulture Club will be meet to learn about and practice pruning.

60 Years / 60 Trees: Spring Fruit & Flowering Trees
In 1965 the State of Connecticut purchased F.A. Bartlett’s home and property, setting in motion the establishment of what today is the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens.
To celebrate this milestone, the Bartlett is running a year-long series called 60 Years /60 Trees.
Bartlett Book Club
Members FREE! Join us on Thursday, April 3rd, for our Bartlett Book Club meeting! This month’s book will be decided during the previous meeting, but will be specified here once it is.

Birding at the Bartlett
Members FREE! Join us for morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of Summer activity.

Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
A series led by the Bartlett Education team members, each walk encourages a deeper understanding of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

Bartlett Horticulture Club
Members FREE! On Tuesday, March 11th, we will have our third meeting of the Bartlett Horticulture Club, where we’ll be playing Plant Jeopardy and compete for plant prizes!

60 Years / 60 Trees: Winter Interest
In 1965 the State of Connecticut purchased F.A. Bartlett’s home and property, setting in motion the establishment of what today is the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens.
To celebrate this milestone, the Bartlett is running a year-long series called 60 Years /60 Trees.

Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
A series led by the Bartlett Education team members, each walk encourages a deeper understanding of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

Vacation Days at the Arboretum
Explore the trails with naturalists and observe the behaviors of our busy furry and feathered friends as they navigate the long cold winter. Examine the gardens that have gone from flowers to seeds and behold our majestic trees that have dropped their leaves.

Vacation Days at the Arboretum
Explore the trails with naturalists and observe the behaviors of our busy furry and feathered friends as they navigate the long cold winter. Examine the gardens that have gone from flowers to seeds and behold our majestic trees that have dropped their leaves.

Bartlett Horticulture Club
Members FREE! On Tuesday, February 11th, we will have our second meeting of the Bartlett Horticulture Club. We will be playing PLANT JEOPARDY!

Bartlett Book Club
Members FREE! Join us at 6:00pm on Thursday, February 6th, for our second Bartlett Book Club meeting! We will be discussing the book The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben, as well as having a book swap between members.

Vacation Days at the Arboretum
Explore the trails with naturalists and observe the behaviors of our busy furry and feathered friends as they navigate the long cold winter. Examine the gardens that have gone from flowers to seeds and behold our majestic trees that have dropped their leaves.

60th Anniversary Bartlett Horticulture Club
Members FREE! On Tuesday, January 14th, we will have our inaugural meeting of the Bartlett Horticulture Club. We’ll be introducing the club, ourselves, and attendees are asked to bring in a plant for Show-And-Tell with the group. Afterwards, we’ll be repotting and propagating these plants or ones from the greenhouse.