“In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.”
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, the Bartlett is hosting a year-long series called 60 Years /60 Trees. This series of six walks, one every other month, is designed to tell the story of this organization through its trees. Some are Notable and Champion trees and some are simply storied and dear to the people who have worked or volunteered here over the years. The list was chosen by a team of volunteers, UCONN Master Gardeners, staff, and board members.
We hope you will join us on this journey.
Walk 2: Spring Fruit & Flowering Trees
Spring Interest trees include some of the Bartlett’s most storied specimens. Not the least of which is the old Red Bud on the edge of the Great Lawn whose bloom signifies the unofficial start of Spring for so many. Or the Callery Pear Tree, known as the Survivor Tree, which was found alive amidst the rubble, during the recovery efforts at the World Trade Center. Join us for what is sure to be a fascinating natural history lesson!
Dress for the weather. Tours last roughly one hour. Members are FREE. Non-members, $10.
Not a member? Join today and be a part of the next 60!
