Events

60 Years / 60 Trees: Conifers
Dec
9

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.

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Manhattan Rose Society Meeting
Jul
19

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.

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Dew Yoga
Jul
3

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.

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Native Plant Workshop: Understanding Their Features and Learning to Design with Them
May
8

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.


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Cyril the Sorcerer at Arbor Earth Day
Apr
27

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.

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Arbor Earth Day
Apr
27

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. 

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Bartlett Book Club
Feb
6

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.

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60th Anniversary Bartlett Horticulture Club
Jan
14

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.

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