Located in Stamford, Connecticut, the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is home to over 30 hectares of beautiful landscapes, made up of manicured gardens, woody parklands, and a number of interesting hiking trails, all of which focus on the regional ecology of Southwestern New England. Founded in 1913, the arboretum has a number of excellent collections, including Conifer and Mehlquist Gardens, a Nut Tree Collection, a Pollarded Tree Collection, and the recently added Magnolia Collection.

There are pristinely managed habitats around the garden, such as The Meadow, The Woodland Pond and The Red Maple Wetlands, that are home to an incredible diversity of wildlife and birds. The Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens has a herbarium with over 3,500 species, as well as the Silver Education Center where you can find a wonderful art gallery with local art exhibits, a well-stocked horticulture resource library, and a plant clinic during the growing season.

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens, 151 Brookdale Road, Stamford, CT 06903, Phone: 203-322-6971

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