Ceremonial Tree Planting (Copy)

Ceremonial Tree Planting

Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons invited children to help plant a Magnolia tree donated by High Ridge Nursery on the grounds of the Bartlett.

Ceremonial Tree Planting (Copy)

Ceremonial Tree Planting

Remarks before tree planting. Pictured: Ben Smith (Bartlett Tree Experts), Jennifer D’Amico (High Ridge Nursery), Peter Russell (Board Chairman, Bartlett Arboretum), Tracy Kay (CEO, Bartlett Arboretum)

Bartlett Tree Experts (Copy)

Bartlett Tree Experts

Bartlett Tree Experts offered bucket truck rides to kids all day!

Ceremonial Tree Planting (Copy)

Ceremonial Tree Planting

A crowd gathers to watch a new Magnolia Tree get planted on the Great Lawn.

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Tree Tours

Bartlett has a rich history dating back to the mid-1800s making the days Tree Tours a popular event. Master Gardeners lead visitors to discover trees that hold historical or cultural significance like the Charter Oak Descendant, Bartlett Chestnut, and the 9/11 Survivor Tree Memorial.

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Master Gardener's Booths

UCONN Master Gardeners remain a big draw at Bartlett events. Master Gardener, Dana Weinberg led a lively group discussing Herbs of the Year and offered related activities, including make -your-own-bath-bomb!

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Bartlett Booth

The Bartlett booth offered many giveaways from event sponsors, including Webster Bank. The Bartlett offered free water bottles made from recycled plastic.

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Bartlett Tree Experts

In addition to Bucket Truck rides, BTE offered a free tree sapling giveaway.

Mayor Caroline Simmons (Copy)

Mayor Caroline Simmons

Mayor Caroline Simmons, pictured here with Rippowam Middle School student, Audrey Schoenfeld, mingled with festival-goers and vendors after the ceremonial tree planting.

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Volunteers!

Volunteers of all ages made the event a success!

Master Gardener Booth (Copy)

Master Gardener Booth

A booth hosted by UCONN Master Gardeners discussed invasive plants.

Origami by James Walker (Copy)

Origami by James Walker

Food Rescue US (Copy)

Food Rescue US

Ferguson Library (Copy)

Ferguson Library

Lucky Dog Refuge (Copy)

Lucky Dog Refuge

Honey House Project (Copy)

Honey House Project

Wheel it Forward (Copy)

Wheel it Forward

Aimee Hofmann Fine Art (Copy)

Aimee Hofmann Fine Art

Aimee Hofmann Fine Art (Copy)

Aimee Hofmann Fine Art

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Bash the Trash

Live music by the award-winning band, Bash the Trash entertained guests in the afternoon. Bash the Trash fashions instruments out of used and recycled materials.