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Annual Wildflower Walk at Connecticut College Arboretum

May 3, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Annual Wildflower Walk @ Connecticut College Arboretum

Annual Wildflower Walk at Connecticut College Arboretum will be held on Friday, May 3rd from noon to 1 p.m. Glenn Dreyer, Arboretum Director leads this fascinating walk through the Arboretum.

Use Williams Street entrance to the Arboretum; meet at the Outdoor Theater.

This is a free event

On a slope just south of the Laurel Walk lies the Edgerton and Stengel Wildflower Garden, containing over 75 species of wildflowers. Some of the flowers you can expect to see include: Jack-in-the-pulpit, Virginia Blue Bells, Wild Geranium, Solomon’s Seal and Trillium. Bring a picnic lunch to eat by the pond, and then enjoy a 45-minute walk in the Wildflower Garden.

Just for Kids: Wildflower Walk
Friday, May 10, 4 to 5 p.m.
Caroline Driscoll, Arboretum Volunteer
Meet at Arboretum entrance on Williams Street.

Cost: Free, reservations requested

Through interactive play, children will learn the identity of several types of wildflowers. They will then test their newly acquired skills on a walk in the Wildflower Garden to find the real living flowers. Appropriate for ages 4 to 10, accompanied by an adult.

Details

Date:
May 3, 2019
Time:
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1004558193074887/

Venue

Connecticut College Arboretum
270 Mohegan Ave
New London, CT 06320 United States
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