Members FREE! Join Dave Warne for a morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of Spring migration.

A series led by Bartlett Education team members, each “walk and talk” will focus on a specific theme or section of the Bartlett, encouraging a deeper relationship with some of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

Members FREE! This workshop will tackle all the basics and then some, preparing attendees to start or improve their rose gardens. Topics will include site selection and preparation, planting, types (bare root, container, climbing...), and maintenance.

As we draw closer to spring, which plants and animals are the first to show us that winter is almost over?

Join a Bartlett Arboretum naturalist for a trail hike exploring nature's subtle clues.

Members FREE! A series led by Bartlett Education team members, each “walk and talk” will focus on a specific theme or section of the Bartlett, encouraging a deeper relationship with some of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.

Members FREE! Join Dave Warne for a morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of the late autumn migration.

Explore the world of conifers at Bartlett Arboretum via a guided tour of the Frank Bartlett Heisinger Conifer Garden.

Member discounted pricing. Participants will receive their own owl pellet and identification chart and learn how to dissect and examine clues in the classroom. Participants will hike the trails and search for evidence beneath some of our owls’ favorite roosting spots. 

Members FREE! This workshop will simplify and demystify soil. Bring your houseplant to this workshop and our experts will help you rehab and re-pot.

Members are FREE! Non-members: $10 Not a member? Join here.

Join Bartlett experts for a winter wildlife walk to learn the secrets of the Arboretum's cold-season inhabitants and their ecosystem. 

Members get a discount!

In this workshop, participants will be provided with materials and instructions for creating their seasonal wreaths. 

Create your own seasonal centerpiece using a selection of fresh-cut flowers and accent pieces curated by Amy Saperstein of Eye Candy Florals.  A great hostess gift for a loved one…or to yourself before all the hard work of the holidays begins!

Members FREE! Join Dave Warne for a morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of the late autumn migration.

What is a notable tree? What role can you play in preserving Stamford's natural heritage?  Join Lisa Beebe, curator for the Greenwich Tree Conservatory, for a walk and discussion of Connecticut's Notable Tree Project. This tour will focus on the important role the Bartlett plays in the state’s natural history.

FREE for members!

Join CT state-certified arborist Lenny Macari for a tour of the artifacts and unique oral and documented history of Potter's Field.

Birding at the Bartlett:

Free for members! $15 for non-members.

This month, many migratory birds are preparing for the journey south to their winter homes in the southern US, and Central and South America.

Join Advanced Master Gardener, Dawn Fiss, for a walk to explore the Bartlett's collection of rare and Champion Trees as they begin their seasonal transition.

This hands-on workshop will introduce attendees to the principles and history of Bonsai. Participants will leave with the confidence and knowledge to begin a bonsai practice. Trees and wires will be provided and available for purchase. Limited capacity.

FREE for members!

Join Bartlett Grounds manager, Lenny Macari for a tour of this special, seasonal collection of tropical plants-- including Alocasia, Papyrus, Fan Palms, Brugmansia, South African Haemanthus albiflos, and more!

These plants are only on view to the public from May-October!

This workshop discusses how to identify the weeds that grow in your garden, and chemical-free methods to control them.

FREE for members!

Birds set to wing in the Spring on their journey northward. Enjoy the sights and sounds and easy observation before leaf-out. Catch sight of winter birds moving north and the spring migrants returning to nest. 

This workshop only: Non-Members welcome!

This workshop will tackle all the basics and then some, preparing attendees to start their own rose gardens. Topics will include site selection and preparation, planting, types (bare root, container, climbing...), and maintenance.

Members Only!

Partake in an intimate chat with famed British landscape designer Jo Thompson as she discusses her new book, The Gardner’s Palette. Jo Thompson is one of the UK’s leading and best-known garden designers. She has won four Gold and five Silver Gilt medals at Chelsea Flower Show and won the coveted People’s Choice Award at the first RHS Chatsworth Show.

Free for members! Discover the fascinating history of the American Chestnut. SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry school will present the historical and ecological importance of the American chestnut and their efforts to restore it. 

Spring is right around the corner. This workshop will give you the confidence and know-how to wake up your garden and prepare it for a healthy and successful growing season.

FREE for members!

Birds set to wing in the Spring on their journey northward. Enjoy the sights and sounds and easy observation before leaf-out. Catch sight of winter birds moving north and the spring migrants returning to nest. 

Free for members!

Join Environmental Education Specialist, James Flynn for a hike in the forest and look for clues that tell stories of winter survival.

FREE for members!

This quiet winter hike explores birds' daily routines, diet, and migration habits. Participants will observe the foraging behaviors of the birds that occupy the Arboretum during the winter.

Learn how to keep a year-round, inside-and-out tropical garden in the Northeast. We will discuss a variety of species, from bromeliads to palms, and the ins and outs of moving your lush garden...inside and out.

Learn how to keep a year-round, inside-and-out tropical garden in the Northeast. We will discuss a variety of species, from bromeliads to palms, and the ins and outs of moving your lush garden...inside and out.