Events
60 Years / 60 Trees: Winter Interest
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.
60 Years / 60 Trees: Spring Fruit & Flowering Trees
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.
60 Years / 60 Trees: Flowering Trees
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.
60 Years / 60 Trees: Ornamentals and DIY
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.
60 Years / 60 Trees: Nut & Deciduous
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.
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.
Third Thursday Walks and Talks 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.
Birding at the Bartlett
Members FREE! Join us for morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of Summer activity.
Birding at the Bartlett
Members FREE! Join us for morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of activity.
Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
This series is led by the Bartlett Education team members. Each walk encourages a deeper relationship with some of the special trees, plants, and animals that live and grow at the Bartlett.
Birding at the Bartlett
Members FREE! Join us for morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of Summer activity.
Third Thursday Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
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.
Birding at the Bartlett
Members FREE! Join us for morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of Summer activity.
Birding at the Bartlett
Members FREE! Join us for morning walk around the Bartlett grounds to look for rare bird sightings and other signs of Summer activity.
Mycology: Fundamentals of FUNGI!
Members FREE! Join us for a lively discussion about the fascinating world of FUNGI!
Pond Exploration
Members FREE! Grab your boots and join a Bartlett Arboretum naturalist and explore the wildlife within our beautiful Foresyth Pond.
Birding 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 Spring activity.
Birding 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 Spring activity.
Birding 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 Spring migration.
Third Thursdays Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
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.
Early Signs of Spring
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.
Third Thursdays Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
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.
Birding 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.
Conifer Exploration
Explore the world of conifers at Bartlett Arboretum via a guided tour of the Frank Bartlett Heisinger Conifer Garden.
Third Thursdays Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
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.
Animal Detective Series: Owl Pellet Dissection and Habitat Hike
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.
Third Thursdays Walks and Talks at the Bartlett
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.
Winter Wildlife Walk: Animal Signs
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.
Birding 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.
Notable Tree Walk with Lisa Beebe
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.
Cemetery Trail Tour 2023
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
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.
MEMBERS ONLY: Fall Tree Walk with Dawn
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.
Tropical Garden Tour with Lenny
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!
Birding at the Bartlett with David Warne
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.