Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens

The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens' mission is to:
*Display gardens and landscapes that focus on the regional plants, ecology and character of Southwestern New England.
*Demonstrate,through the design of its exhibits and gardens and the management of its property, the possibilities of living in an environmentally responsible manner in harmony with the natural world.
*Provide the public of all ages with opportunities for hands-on education, cultural growth, enjoyment, recreation and entertainment.

Description:
Nestled among the historic landscape of Southwestern New England the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is a natural preserve like no other in this region. The property features 91-acres of irreplaceable open space highlighting the best of what Connecticut's native landscape has to offer:magnificent award-winning Champion trees, charming gardens, wildflower meadows, red maple wetlands and boardwalks, woodland walking trails, varied wildlife and native habitats. A wonderful getaway from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The Arboretum serves as a leading recreational and educational resource for area residents and visitors of all ages. For weekend gardeners to budding young botanists, the Bartlett offers a place to relax, learn and play.

History:
In 1913, Dr. Francis A. Bartlett, a well known dendrologist and founder of the internationally known F.A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company, acquired 30 acres of North Stamford woodlands to use as his residence, training school and research laboratory for his successful tree-care company.

By 1965, Dr. Bartlett's research laboratory had moved to North Carolina and his Stamford home, which now covered some 64 acres, was purchased by the State of Connecticut in November of 1965 under the Federal Open Spaces Program. At this time the property was designated the Connecticut State Arboretum.
When the Bartlett Arboretum was opened to the public for the first time in 1966, the grounds and facilities were under the auspices of the Department of Environmental Protection while the operations and programming were managed by the University of Connecticut's Department of Plant Science. In 2001, the title to the land was transferred to the City of Stamford with the Bartlett Arboretum Association responsible for all managerial and operational oversight of the property. An additional 27 acres of adjacent city property was added to the Bartlett's existing property.

Contact person: Barbara Rossi, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (203) 595-9168

Address:

151 Brookdale Road Stamford, CT 06903 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.bartlettarboretum.org

Directions:

From The Merritt Parkway From points both north and south, take the Merritt Parkway to exit 35. Take a left at the exit terminus light onto High Ridge Road (rt. 137). Travel through two traffic lights. After 2nd. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: High Ridge Rd @ Brookdale Rd, 5 minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Does your agency have weekend volunteer opportunities?
	Yes
Does your agency have evening volunteer opportunities?
	Yes
Does your agecny accept court ordered communituy service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your agency accept and coordinate group projects for corporate volunteers?
	Yes
Does your agency accept and coordinate group projects for youth volunteers?
	Yes
Does your agency accept youth volunteers ages 8-13 with adult supervision?
	No
Does your agency accept youth volunteers ages 14-18?
	Yes

Last updated on February 2, 2009