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Julia Kuzovkina, professor of horticulture, has been named the interim department head for the UConn Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture. Kuzovkina is an internationally recognized researcher whose work on native plants, willows, and biodiversity has had impacts both close to home and on a global scale. Joining UConn in 2005, she has served […]

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is putting together a feature and would love to include your dog. Send your favorite photo of your dog at the Arboretum, along with your dog’s name. By sending a photo, you are giving permission to share it in an email or social media. If you would like a tag, include

New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL) is holding an edcuational virtual series for professionals and home gardeners, from September through Decvember. Registration will be open and recordings will be viewable for 3 months after each live session date. Register for individual sessions or as a discounted bundle!* The group of presenters will include University

60th Anniversary Gala: 60 Years and Still Growing / Honoring Richard A. Silver and Master of Ceremonies Colin Cosell Celebrate 60 years of growth, education, and community at the 60th Anniversary Gala for Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens. The gala will be held on Wednesday, October 8th at Rockrimmon Country Club, 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

On September 21, 2025 the Connecticut Coalition for Climate Action and CT NOFA invite you to celebrate power from the sun: solar and other renewable energy sources.​​ Sun Day is a nation-wide moment to come together for clean power for everyone. In Connecticut, state-wide efforts are being led by Lynn Stoddard and Davida Foy Crabtree, both

Sip some champagne or wine while taking a self-guided tour through beautiful gardens, all for charity. The Champagne Garden Tour Fundraiser will be held at 9 Taine Mountain Road, Unionville from 11am-2pm. The event benefits “Tatum’s Gift,” the Tatum J. Davenport Memorial Scholarship Fund. A $25 donation includes a glass of champagne or wine and

Club Officers’ Day , held on Sept. 11 from 9:3011am by the Federated Garden Clubs of CT recognizes all of the clubs belonging to the Federation and provides meaningful information to Club Officers. Connecticut Club Officers, or their designated representatives, are invited and encouraged to attend this annual event. The meeting begins at 9:30 A.M,

UConn is seeking input on the impact of the Connecticut Native Perennial, Tree & Shrub Availability List, developed by the UConn Sustainable Landscapes Program in conjuntion with CT DEEP. The Connecticut Native Perennial, Tree & Shrub Availability List is a resource to support and encourage the inclusion of native plants in Connecticut landscapes, and is available both as

Native Plant Trust, the nation’s first plant conservation organization dedicated exclusively to native plants, proudly announces the celebration of its 125th anniversary. As part of this milestone, the organization will honor acclaimed climate scientist Dr. Jonathan Foley, executive director of Project Drawdown, with its prestigious Founders’ Medal at a gala in Boston this fall. This

Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is hosting the annual Honey Harvest Ferstival on Sunday, September 7 from 11am-3pm. The Honey Harvest Festival serves as an essential educational platform to raise awareness about the significance of honeybees and pollinators in our ecosystem. Pollinators, especially bees, play a vital role in the reproduction of many flowering plants, including