Incidental Contact is a professional cover/party band playing a wide variety of rock, pop, and dance favorites from ABBA to Zeppelin, with some RUSH in between. With its high-energy shows featuring powerhouse vocals and a high level of musicianship, the band has been delighting audiences all over the Tri-State area since 2012.

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

Formed in 2004 by Brooklyn-based musicians Kris Bauman and Luca Benedetti, The Dang-it Bobbys fuse classic country, modern acoustic and electric sounds, and the intricate traditions of golden-age jazz. The result is an original blend of American music that’s equal parts quick-picking, soulful, and entertaining.

A series led by Master Gardeners, each walk encourages a deeper understanding of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett. This month we will talk about ferns!

Traditional country music.

Connecticut-based Americana band, Western Electric, performs an eclectic mix of authentic rock 'n roll, rockabilly, and country.

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

A series led by Master Gardeners, each walk encourages a deeper understanding of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

Join us for a special evening talk with Melanie Hollas, Co-chair Pollinator Pathway Stamford. You’ll learn what a pollinator garden is, how to build one, and how to make it thrive!

A series led by Master Gardeners, each walk encourages a deeper understanding of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

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

Native Perennials and Shrubs

Aromatic and Culinary Herbs

Exceptional Vegetable Varieties

Our Specialties!

More info and the full catalogue HERE.

Open to Bartlett members from 9-10:30 and the general public 10:30-3. Members receive discounts all day. Join or renew that day on site, beginning at 8:30, or online now HERE.

Learn how to transform your landscape into a thriving habitat for wildlife using native plants. Lydia Pan, President of the Wild Ones Mountain Laurel Chapter, shares practical guidance on plant selection, garden design, and sustainable practices.

Overwhelmed by all the hullabaloos about native plants? Come take a walk with expert Master Gardeners in our Shade Garden who will shed light (pun intended!) on what it all means, how it applies to you, and what we all need to do.

Cyril the Sorcerer is back! Don’t miss this crowd-favorite performance filled with magic, laughter, and audience participation. A highlight for kids and adults alike, Cyril’s show brings a little extra enchantment to our Arbor Earth Day celebration.

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

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

Join us for a special evening talk with historian and author Leah S. Glaser on Thursday, April 16 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the Silver Educational Center. In this engaging presentation based on her book Branching Out: The Public History of Trees, Glaser explores how trees are not only vital allies in slowing climate change, but also powerful cultural symbols woven into our shared history and landscapes. 

A series led by Master Gardeners, each walk encourages a deeper understanding of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

As part of the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens Speaker Series, join floral designer Justine Ramsey for a hands-on workshop exploring the fundamentals of floral arrangement, from composition to color harmony. Participants will create and take home their own custom bouquet using fresh, seasonal blooms — all materials included.

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

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.

Join us on Thursday, March 12th, for the next Bartlett Book Club meeting! Currently reading When It All Burns: Fighting Fire in a Transformed World by Jordan Thomas.

Curious about birding but not sure where to begin? Join us for Birding for Beginners and learn the essentials — from binocular basics to identifying local species — in a welcoming, indoor workshop designed to help you get started with confidence.

Join one of our Master Gardeners and tree experts for a winter Tree Walk & Identification Workshop at the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens.

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.

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.

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.

Back by popular demand! Join us for some holiday cheer and crafting.