Join us for the annual Haverford College Arboretum, Hardy Plant Society, and Henry Botanic Garden Lecture, presented by Teri ChaceAn engrossing, narrated hour-long talk based on her award-winning Timber Press title of the same name. “Every seed tells a story.” Though small and often not noticed or examined carefully, seeds are simply amazing—what they look like, what they do, how they do it, as they work towards their astounding goal of self-replication. Teri’s tour finds strangeness and fascination in the seeds of plants as familiar as oaks and dandelions, and as curious as figs and hellebores. View the gorgeous photographs

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Learn the basics in plant ID with horticulturist, Briar Maverick.Join horticulturist Briar Maverick on a walking tour of the Arboretum as he discusses the basics of plant identification: leaf arrangement and morphology; flower and fruit structure; bark; and growth habit. We'll look at real-world examples and explain terminology while appreciating seasonal highlights. This tour is designed for beginners to learn how to look at plants and tell one plant from another but is open to all experience levels. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

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Join us for a fun, creative evening of making Jack-O-Lanterns for the next evening's Night Hike!Come out and carve a Jack-O-Lantern that will be on display during the Fall Festival. Compete for prizes for a winning pumpkin in both children and adult categories. All ages are welcome and all supplies will be provided. Come anytime during the above window to carve! You may pick up your pumpkin at the end of the Fall Festival which will take place the next day if you wish to take it home.If you are unable to attend the pumpkin carving night and you would like

Celebrate the season at our family-friendly festival!Enjoy the great outdoors and celebrate the season at our fall festival! This evening will be full of family-friendly activities including but not limited to children's crafts and games, an apparel sale, and a jack-o-lantern lit night hike! The night hike, arts, crafts, and games are free for all. For those wishing to purchase snacks or apparel, we take cash, credit, debit, checks, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. This event will be canceled if inclement weather is predicted. Parking for this event can be found in the South Lot and the festival will take

Join master beekeeper, Vincent Aloyo, for a talk about our friend the honey bee.Honey bees are key pollinators, enabling or enhancing food production. In gathering their own food, bees move pollen from flower to flower, allowing plants to produce seed-containing fruits (some of which we call vegetables). Although many bees and insects are efficient pollinators, Vincent Aloyo, Master Beekeeper, will explain the characteristics that make honey bees useful pollinators. Despite their importance, large numbers of honey bees die each winter, and other pollinators are in decline, mostly due to human activity. Lack of forage (flowers and weeds) due to overuse

Join Jonathan Wilson (Associate Professor of Environmental Studies) for a look into his cutting-edge research!450 Million Years of Novelty and Convergence: A Brief History of Plant EvolutionThe evolution of land plants transformed the planet: from providing the basis of complex terrestrial ecosystems, reshaping the physical environment of the Earth's surface, to transforming the chemistry of the ocean and atmosphere. The history of plant evolution—preserved in the fossil record—contains a record of these changes and the plants that drove them, with their surprising morphologies and novel vegetative and reproductive features. In this presentation, Jonathan will explore the evolutionary history of plants,

Learn the benefits of fire cider with Haverfarm Manager, Cassandra Brown.Fire Cider is an herbal tonic that has been used for generations during the colder months to support digestion, immune function, and respiratory wellness. This warming concoction is made by infusing apple cider vinegar with household ingredients such as garlic, ginger, onion, peppers, turmeric root, horseradish root, citrus, honey, and herbs. This workshop will cover the history of fire cider, the benefits of each ingredient, and explore ways to be creative and intentional in its creation. Every participant will go home with a personalized batch of fire cider in preparation

Attend this session to learn all about winter garden interest with master gardener, Rich Kedanis!Join master gardener, Rich Kedanis to find out how to add winter interest to your home garden. From winterberry to hellebores there are plenty of plants that can add texture, color, and interest to the barren winter landscape. Learn how to increase your backyard aesthetic with attractive bark, colorful stems, and winter fruits, berries, and flowers.This event will take place virtually via zoom. The zoom link will be emailed to all participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Attend this virtual session to discuss Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty with the Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty. In this memoir, Dara chronicles the world from the perspective of a 16-year-old climate activist. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Join Brice Dorwart for an informational walk on campus. ISA CEUs are available for certified arborists!Join Brice Dorwart and arborist professionals as they explore the winter landscape and learn how to identify deciduous tree species without their leaves. Brice is an ISA-certified, local teaching arborist. This walk will be attended by Arboretum members and Davey Resource Group employees who work with PECO's vegetation management department. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. If the weather is particularly bad the class will be rescheduled for Thursday, January 18th (same time). Participation in this class will count as 2 CEUs

Join horticulturist, Briar Maverick, for a campus walkJoin horticulturist Briar Maverick on a tour of iconic and unique trees on campus to celebrate the Jewish holiday Tu BiShvat, New Year of the Trees! We'll discuss the history of the holiday, the history of important trees on campus, and also admire some of Briar's personal favorite trees.Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, we will attempt to reschedule this walk among the participants. Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot and participants will meet for the tour at the Facilities Management

Attend this workshop to learn all about the types of cavity-nesting bees with Jennie KellyJoin us for a workshop all about cavity-nesting bees in Pennsylvania. Several species of mason and leafcutter bees nest in small cavities. In this workshop we will learn about these species, their environmental impact, and how they build their homes. You can even help support this insect by installing a home in your backyard. We will go over the steps necessary to do so, and how to maintain the home. You can even take some reeds home to work on your own creation. Photo Credit: Jo

Plan the growing season with Haverfarm Manager, Cassandra Brown.It's time to whip out the seed catalogs and plan the 2024 Growing Season. The workshop will begin with a brief virtual presentation followed by an open design session where ALL levels of gardeners can get started on their plans. The presentation will cover garden design options, getting the most out of every season with crop rotation, and how to not get carried away with all the possibilities. Please make sure you have a piece of paper and some writing utensils within reach. This is a virtual workshop and a Zoom link

Attend this session to learn all about spring ephemerals with master gardeners, Anita Ann Murphy and Debbie Ziegler!Springtime brings warm sunshine, beneficial rain, and a bit of color on the forest floor...if you know where to look! Join master gardeners, Anita Ann Murphy and Debbie Ziegler to learn about the benefits of spring ephemerals and ways to include them in your garden.Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot and participants will meet for the workshop at Sharpless Auditorium

Attend this virtual session to discuss Noah's Garden by Sara Stein with the Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Noah's Garden: Restoring the Ecology of Our Own Back Yards by Sara Stein. This book shows the devastating effects our landscaping choices have made on suburban ecology and is included in the American Horticultural Society's list of 75 Great American Garden Books. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Attend this session to learn all about Brandywine Museum of Art's newest exhibition with Dr. William L. Coleman ’07 Haverford College.This illustrated talk will give a behind-the-scenes look at a new exhibition at the Brandywine Museum of Art that will be of particular interest to friends of the Haverford College Arboretum. Every Leaf & Twig: Andrew Wyeth’s Botanical Imagination brings together a remarkable group of watercolors, most never before exhibited, that reflect the way this uniquely place-based American artist responded to individual specimens of southeastern Pennsylvania’s plant life. Not as a botanical illustrator but as an art historically literate visionary,

Attend this workshop to learn all about kombucha with horticulturist, Charles BoneJoin Horticulturist Charles Bone for an introduction to making Kombucha at home. Just what is a SCOBY and how does it transform tea and sugar into the tangy health drink everyone loves? Charles will guide you through the homebrew process from tea selection to bottling and give helpful tips and tricks he has learned along the way.Photo Credit: sk

North zone horticulturist, Briar Maverick will lead the way in a hands-on pruning class!Late dormancy is the time right before woody plants start pushing new growth in the spring, and it is the perfect time to prune summer-blooming shrubs like roses, hydrangeas, and spirea. Join Briar for a hands-on workshop where he'll go over the basics of pruning and plant physiology, cover some common tools and techniques, and give everyone a chance to gain pruning experience.This class is outdoors so please dress for the weather. Gloves and tools will be provided. If you have your own pruners, loppers, or handsaw

Learn about volunteering with the Haverford College Arboretum!This event is for those interested in becoming a volunteer with the Arboretum. The session will include a tour of the grounds, information on upcoming volunteer sessions, and allow interested individuals to complete the paperwork necessary for volunteering at Haverford. Volunteer sessions are held every other Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon starting on April 16th and running through October. We welcome both new volunteers and returning volunteers to take part in this refresher/tour.Parking for this event is located in the Visitor Parking Lot off of Woods Road. Please allow 5-10 minutes

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Celebrate Earth Week by touring the Arboretum before the Network for New Music's performance - A Murmur in the TreesJoin us for the first event in our Earth Week programming lineup! In honor of the eminent bassist Robert Black, Network for New Music will gather 24 bassists to give an encore performance of Eve Beglarian's A Murmur in the Trees on Sunday, April 21st at 2:00 p.m. To register to attend the musical performance please use this link. Before the event, the Arboretum welcomes all to attend a campus tour with Arboretum Program Coordinator, Jennie Kelly. Tours will be offered

Dispose of your electronic waste sustainably during Earth WeekHelp us celebrate Earth Week by participating in an electronics recycling drive. This event is a collaboration between Haverford's Committee for Environmental Responsibility (CER), the Arboretum, and PAR-Recycleworks. Large appliances, light bulbs, and batteries will not be accepted. All data on devices is wiped and destroyed.This event will take place in the South Lot. The drive will then be open to the entire community from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Most items are able to be recycled free of cost, but some items have a cost in order to ensure they are

Attend a foraging walk with Philadelphia Mycology Club's founder Bethany Teigen.Join us for a casual stroll around campus hunting for mushrooms! Bethany Teigen, founder of the Philadelphia Mycology Club, will lead the way teaching participants how to properly forage for mushrooms. This class is intended for beginners and will include a general introduction to the fungal kingdom and identification information on each specimen found. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Celebrate Arbor Day with the Arboretum!The Arboretum has a longstanding tradition of planting trees on Arbor Day. First observed at Haverford on April 4, 1902, representatives of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association came out to the campus to celebrate the holiday. It became such a popular celebration that in the early 1900s a song was arranged by J. H. Redfield, Class of 1899, and published by Hums and Noble. Over the years, the Arboretum has planted hundreds of trees in honor of this special day.This year Aaron Greenberg will be our guest speaker. Aaron is an ISA Board Certified Master Arborist

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Attend this virtual session to discuss Wild Philly by Mike Weilbacher with the Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Wild Philly: Explore the Amazing Nature in and Around Philadelphia by Mike Weilbacher. This book is equal parts natural history, field guide, and trip planner and showcases the unexpected nature found around the Philadelphia region. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Celebrate the season at our annual plant sale!Registration is not required for this event, but we wanted to share the following details with everyone! If you would like to register to receive festival updates you are more than welcome to do so. Please feel free to arrive anytime between the 3:00 - 6:00 window even though tickets have timeslots.Enjoy the great outdoors and celebrate the season by attending Haverford College Arboretum's spring plant sale. We will have a variety of sun and shade pollinator perennials available. Below are some of the plants we plan on having available:Adiantum pedatum (northern maidenhair

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Join us for a walk through our sustainable campus landscape.Over the past few years, Haverford has been working hard to become a more sustainable campus and we have been ranked among the top ten zero-waste college campuses (created by the Post-Landfill Action Network - PLAN) since 2021. From green roofs to aerobic digestion, learn the many ways Haverford's physical campus reflects the work of students, staff, and faculty in fighting climate change. This tour will be led by Jesse Lytle, Claudia Kent, and Jennie Kelly who all work on sustainable aspects of campus. The tour is a part of our

North zone horticulturist, Briar Maverick will lead the way in a hands-on pruning class!Summer is the time to prune many iconic spring-blooming shrubs, like azaleas and lilacs. Join Briar for a hands-on workshop to learn about summer pruning, as well as rejuvenation pruning for large or mature shrubs. Participation in the spring pruning workshop is not required to attend the summer session.This class is outdoors so please dress for the weather. Gloves and tools will be provided. If you have your own pruners, loppers, or handsaw that you would like to use please bring it along with you. Parking can

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Join us for a guided tour highlighting key pest and disease issues in Southeastern PA.We will walk a pre-scouted route of the Arboretum to showcase some key pest and disease issues common to Southeastern PA. Insect and mite issues will include hemlock woolly adelgid, spruce spider mite, white pine sheath mite, boxwood leafminer, boxwood mite, and various scales. We will also discuss the protection of pollinators and other beneficial insects through the proper use of registered products.This walk is cosponsored and led by Chris Ward of John B. Ward & Co. Arborists. Attendance provides 3 CEUs for ISA Certified Arborists

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Join environmental educator, Rebecca Silvey, for a program for young learners (ages 2 - 4) and their caregivers.For young learners ages 2 - 4 years and their favorite caregiver. We will sing songs, dance, and explore nature using our senses. Please bring a picnic blanket, sturdy footwear, sun protection, water, and anything else you need for you and your little one to feel comfortable. Children younger than 2 are welcome to attend for free, but older siblings will need to register for a ticket. The class will occur drizzle or shine but we will cancel/reschedule in the case of inclement

Tour our on-campus farm with Haverfarm Manager, Cassandra Brown.Come explore the Haverfarm in the height of the summer season! The Haverfarm is a year-round farming and educational space designed to integrate sustainable food and agriculture into the academic and extracurricular lives of Haverford students, faculty, staff, and community members. Cassandra will lead a tour exploring the abundance of summer and sharing all the new developments in progress.P lease dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes.

Samantha Newstory will lead the way with an informational garden stroll.Explore the fascinating world of insects with naturalist Samantha Nestory during this early evening walk through the Arboretum. We’ll search for insect pollinators, predators, and everything in between, all while learning about the importance of insects and how we can support these vital critters in our own landscapes.Please dress for the weather as this class will take place entirely outdoors. If inclement weather is predicted the walk will be rescheduled for the same time (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.) on Thursday, August 8th. Parking can be found in our South Lot

Join environmental educator, Rebecca Silvey, for a program for young learners (ages 2 - 4) and their caregivers.For young learners ages 2 - 4 years and their favorite caregiver. We will sing songs, dance, and explore nature using our senses. Please bring a picnic blanket, sturdy footwear, sun protection, water, and anything else you need for you and your little one to feel comfortable. Children younger than 2 are welcome to attend for free, but older siblings will need to register for a ticket. The class will occur drizzle or shine but we will cancel/reschedule in the case of inclement

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Attend this walking tour to learn all about our fruiting trees with horticulturist, Charles BoneJoin Horticulturist Charles Bone for a walk exploring what the fall season at Haverford has to offer. From chestnuts to persimmons to acorns, Charles will showcase, botanically speaking, what classifies as a fruit as well as discuss the Arboretum's commitment to having a diverse collection of trees.Please wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. In case of inclement weather, this class will be canceled.Photo Credit: Dcrjsr

Join us for the annual Haverford College Arboretum, Hardy Plant Society, and Henry Botanic Garden Lecture, presented by Samantha Nestory.“Pollinator” is a term that has gained massive popularity over the past couple of decades as our knowledge and understanding of their importance has grown. Unfortunately, many people only associate this term with popular pollinators, such as European honeybees and butterflies – but there’s so much more to the world of pollinators! Join us as we learn about our native pollinators of Pennsylvania and New Jersey that don’t get the spotlight and how our plant choices can promote these beneficial beauties

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Attend this walking tour to learn about our collection highlights with Arboretum Director, Claudia Kent.Did you know that we have over 10,000 accessioned trees on campus? Join Arboretum Director, Claudia Kent, for a walking tour exploring our collection. Along the way, Claudia will highlight some of her personal favorites and it should be a great time of year to catch the beginning of our autumnal foliage. Please wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. In case of inclement weather, this class will be canceled.

Samantha Newstory will discuss what the wildlife do in the winter in this virtual presentationWhile we’re cozied up in our homes, where do wildlife go? While some fly to warmer climates, many species of wildlife wait for spring right in our own backyards. Learn about the ingenious ways our favorite birds, insects, and mammals weather the winter.The event link will be emailed to all participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Join us for a hands-on class with Haverfarm Manager, Cassandra Brown.Mulching is an essential part of winter garden preparation. Mulching protects the soil from erosion and compaction due to winter weather and weed growth. Learn about different mulching methods and other winter preparation tips by attending this Haverfarm class. There will be an active mulching component, so please come dressed to dive into the mulch!

Attend this virtual session to discuss The Arbornaut by Meg Lowman with the Arboretum supporters.Join us to discuss The Arbornaut: A Life Discovering the Eighth Continent in the Trees Above Us by Meg Lowman. Meg Lowman is a planet advocate and one of the world's first tree-top scientists. Her book discusses her story and launches readers into the world of the tree canopy. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Attend this session to learn all about plants with healing properties with master gardener, Rich Kedanis!For millennia, people have utilized plants for healing purposes. Join Penn State Master Gardener Rich Kedanis in this discussion, where the focus will be on using readily available healing plants found in North America. Additionally, we will delve into the practice of therapeutic gardening and the cultivation of highly nutritious foods.This event will take place virtually via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to all participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Attend this virtual session to learn all about the trees and shrubs that can be best used for natural holiday decor.Bring nature indoors by decorating your home for the holiday with natural elements such as branches, seed pods, and berries. In this session, we will talk about what species are best to harvest from your own backyard, as well as, how to sustainably prune plants around the holidays. We hope that this lecture will give you some inspiration for your decorations this year!This event will take place via Zoom and the event link will be emailed to participants in the

Attend this virtual session to discuss Winter World by Bernd Heinrich with Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Winter World: The Ingenuity of Animal Survival by Bernd Heinrich. Bernd is a professor emeritus in biology at the University of Vermont. His book discusses the many remarkable evolutionary innovations that animals have to help them survive the winter. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Join Horticulturist Charles Bone for a tour of the Pinetum!Haverford College Arboretum is home to an 18-acre collection of conifers dating back to 1928 known as The Ryan Pinetum. This collection contains more than 300 labeled trees, representing five of the seven families of conifers. Join us to learn all about the Pinetum including the history, recent modifications, and our collection highlights with horticulturist Charles Bone.Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather we will attempt to reschedule this walk among the participants. Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot and

Join horticulturist, Briar Maverick, for a campus walk celebrating the new year for trees!Join horticulturist Briar Maverick on a tour of iconic and unique trees on campus to celebrate the Jewish holiday Tu BiShvat, New Year of the Trees! We'll discuss the history of the holiday, the history of important trees on campus, and also admire some of Briar's personal favorite trees.Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, we will attempt to reschedule this walk among the participants. Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot and participants will meet for

Attend this session to learn all about planning and restoring gardens with master gardener, Rich Kedanis!Whether you are looking to return a garden to its former glory or start garden beds and elements anew, Penn State Master Gardener Rich Kedanis will guide the way. Join him at this presentation to help organize and streamline your work and inspire you to take on your next garden project!This event will take place virtually via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to all participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Attend this workshop to learn all about kombucha with horticulturist, Charles BoneJoin Horticulturist Charles Bone for an introduction to making Kombucha at home. Just what is a SCOBY and how does it transform tea and sugar into the tangy health drink everyone loves? Charles will guide you through the homebrew process from tea selection to bottling and give helpful tips and tricks he has learned along the way.Photo Credit: sk

Learn about volunteering with the Haverford College Arboretum!This event is for those interested in becoming a volunteer with the Arboretum. The session will include a tour of the grounds, information on upcoming volunteer sessions, and allow interested individuals to complete the paperwork necessary for volunteering at Haverford. Volunteer sessions are held every other Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon starting on April 1st and running through October. We welcome both new volunteers and returning volunteers to take part in this refresher/tour.Parking for this event is located in the Visitor Parking Lot off of Woods Road. Please allow 5-10 minutes

Arboretum Director, Claudia Kent will lead you on a winter-themed walk featuring witch hazel and shrubs with winter interest.Leaves may steal the show during the warmer months, but during the winter bark, berries, and witch hazel blooms take the stage. The Arboretum Director, Claudia, will take you on a tour focusing on shrubs with winter interest, including our many varieties of witch hazel. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather we will attempt to reschedule this walk among the participants. Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot and participants will

Attend this virtual session to discuss Changes in the Land by William Cronon with Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England by William Cronon. Cronon is an environmental historian and an emeritus professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His book has been referenced as source material in many other books we have discussed and is often said to be the book that launched environmental history. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Dispose of your electronic waste sustainably during Earth Week with PAR!Help us celebrate Earth Week by participating in an electronics recycling drive. This event is a collaboration between Haverford's Committee for Environmental Responsibility (CER), the Arboretum, and PAR-Recycleworks. Large appliances, light bulbs, and batteries will not be accepted. All data on devices is wiped and destroyed.This event will take place in the South Lot. The drive will then be open to the entire community from 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Most items are able to be recycled free of cost, but some items have a cost in order to ensure

Attend this virtual session to discuss the exhibit Provisions with artist Rainey Tildale '94 and poet Charlotte BoulayProvisions is a collaboration between artist Rainey Tisdale '94 and poet Charlotte Boulay (HC staff), which will be on display at the Entrance Ramp Gallery of Lutnick Library from April 1 - June 2, 2025. Join us for a behind-the-scenes discussion on the making of the exhibit with Rainey and Charlotte. Provisions invites the Haverford community to experience poetry as tangible nourishment that girds us for the work of being human. The exhibit showcases Rainey's "poem preserves"—buckeyes inscribed with carefully selected poems, nestled

Celebrate Arbor Day with the Arboretum!The Arboretum has a longstanding tradition of planting trees on Arbor Day. First observed at Haverford on April 4, 1902, representatives of the Pennsylvania Forestry Association came out to the campus to celebrate the holiday. It became such a popular celebration that in the early 1900s a song was arranged by J. H. Redfield, Class of 1899, and published by Hums and Noble. Over the years, the Arboretum has planted hundreds of trees in honor of this special day.This year Luke Hamilton will be our guest speaker. Luke is a preserve manager with Natural Lands

Wander the Nature Trail and appreciate art in honor of Earth Week!Join us for Haverford College's first-ever pop-up art display on the Nature Trail. Come experience creative works by the Haverford Community nestled in nature as we focus on Earth Week and the "rebirth" of recycled materials into works of art! Registration is not required for this event. If you would like to register to receive art show updates, you are more than welcome to do so. Please feel free to arrive anytime between 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. as the walk is unguided. This pop-up has a raindate of Saturday,

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Attend a foraging walk with Philadelphia Mycology Club's founder Bethany Teigen.Join us for a casual stroll around campus hunting for mushrooms! Bethany Teigen, founder of the Philadelphia Mycology Club, will lead the way teaching participants how to properly forage for mushrooms. This class is intended for beginners and will include a general introduction to the fungal kingdom and identification information on each specimen found. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Attend this virtual session to discuss Crossings by Ben Goldfarb with Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of our Planet by Ben Goldfarb. This award-winning publication highlights the global ecological transformations caused by the addition of 40 million miles of roadways to the planet. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Attend this session to learn all about fireflies with master gardener Anita Ann Murphy!Join Master Gardener Anita Ann Murphy to understand the Pennsylvania state insect, the Firefly. You will also learn some fun facts about our wonderful state that will surely get you "glowing". You will also discover simple ways to preserve these lights of the night sky.Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot, and participants will meet for the workshop at VCAM.Photo courtesy of Penn State

Volunteer with the Haverford College Arboretum at our annual Plant SaleThe Arboretum is having a plant sale and needs volunteers to make our event a success. Volunteer roles include helping with setup/teardown, assisting the checkout station, and working the plant tables. Volunteer shifts can range in time. Any necessary equipment will be provided at the event. This event is weather dependent and a reminder email will be sent out the week of clarifying any weather-related concerns. Any questions please email Jennie Kelly at jciborowsk@haverford.edu

Celebrate the season at our annual plant sale!Registration is not required for this event, but we wanted to share the following details with everyone! If you would like to register to receive festival updates you are more than welcome to do so. Please feel free to arrive anytime between the 3:00 - 6:00 window though plants will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.Enjoy the great outdoors and celebrate the season by attending Haverford College Arboretum's spring plant sale. We will have a variety of sun and shade perennials and shrubs available. Below are some of the plants we plan

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Join us for a walk through our sustainable campus landscape.Over the past few years, Haverford has been working hard to become a more sustainable campus and we have been ranked among the top ten zero-waste college campuses (created by the Post-Landfill Action Network - PLAN) since 2021. From green roofs to aerobic digestion, learn the many ways Haverford's physical campus reflects the work of students, staff, and faculty in fighting climate change. The tour is a part of our alumni weekend programming. If you are Haverford College alumni please register through the alumni weekend website. Wear good walking shoes and

Attend this session to learn all about fireflies with master gardener Anita Ann Murphy!Join Master Gardener Anita Ann Murphy to understand the Pennsylvania state insect, the Firefly. You will also learn some fun facts about our wonderful state that will surely get you "glowing". You will also discover simple ways to preserve these lights of the night sky.Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot, and participants will meet for the workshop at VCAM.Photo courtesy of Penn State

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Attend this session to learn all about garden pests with master gardener Debbie Ziegler!What garden critters are driving you crazy? As gardeners, we love creating welcoming spaces for many species, however, there are some we would like to keep at a distance. Join Master Gardener Debbie Ziegler to address several of these critters with good practices to help us coexist with our wildlife in the garden.Parking can be found in our visitor parking lot, and participants will meet for the workshop at VCAM.

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Join environmental educator, Rebecca Silvey, for a program for young learners (ages 2 - 4) and their caregivers.For young learners ages 2 - 4 years and their favorite caregiver. We will sing songs, dance, and explore nature using our senses. Please bring a picnic blanket, sturdy footwear, sun protection, water, and anything else you need for you and your little one to feel comfortable. Children younger than 2 are welcome to attend for free, but older siblings will need to register for a ticket. The class will occur drizzle or shine but we will cancel/reschedule in the case of inclement

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Attend this virtual session to discuss potager gardens with Master Gardener Todd Johnson!Discover the charm and practicality of potager gardens—ornamental food gardens that beautifully blend herbs, flowers, fruits, and vegetables in a stunning array of colors, shapes, and textures. Designed to produce fresh, seasonal bounty year-round, potagers offer a harmonious connection to nature and a feast for the senses. Join Master Gardener Todd Johnson as he traces the evolution of potagers from humble medieval kitchen gardens to the grand designs of Renaissance Europe. Learn how to create your own modern potager with Todd’s expert guidance and ten simple steps to

Join environmental educator, Rebecca Silvey, for a program for young learners (ages 2 - 4) and their caregivers.For young learners ages 2 - 4 years and their favorite caregiver. We will sing songs, dance, and explore nature using our senses. Please bring a picnic blanket, sturdy footwear, sun protection, water, and anything else you need for you and your little one to feel comfortable. Children younger than 2 are welcome to attend for free, but older siblings will need to register for a ticket. The class will occur drizzle or shine but we will cancel/reschedule in the case of inclement

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Samantha Newstory will lead the way with an informational garden stroll.Explore the fascinating world of insects with naturalist Samantha Nestory during this early evening walk through the Arboretum. We’ll search for insect pollinators, predators, and everything in between, all while learning about the importance of insects and how we can support these vital critters in our own landscapes.Please dress for the weather, as this class will take place entirely outdoors. If inclement weather is predicted, the walk will be rescheduled for the same time (5:00 - 6:30 p.m.) on Tuesday, August 19th. Parking can be found in our South Lot,

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Attend a foraging walk with Philadelphia Mycology Club's founder Bethany Teigen.Join us for a casual stroll around campus hunting for mushrooms! Bethany Teigen, founder of the Philadelphia Mycology Club, will lead the way teaching participants how to properly forage for mushrooms. This class is intended for beginners and will include a general introduction to the fungal kingdom and identification information on each specimen found. Please remember to wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather.

Attend this virtual session to discuss Soil by Camille Dungy with Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Soil: The Story of a Black Mother's Garden by Camille T. Dungy. This book follows Camille's seven-year journey to diversify her garden in the predominantly white community of Fort Collins, Colorado. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Join local artist Joseph Sweeney for an outdoor painting class in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine ArtsCombine your love of artmaking and nature through the practice of open-air painting at the Haverford College Arboretum. Featuring meadows, gardens, and wooded areas, including the college’s impressive historic tree collection in autumnal colors, this scenic location is the perfect, peaceful place to learn the essentials of landscape painting. Veteran plein air artist Joe Sweeney will guide newcomers and artists of all levels through both the artistic concerns and practical matters of open-air painting. Topics include the basics of working outdoors as

Join us for the annual Haverford College Arboretum, Hardy Plant Society, and Henry Botanic Garden Lecture, presented by Lucy Dinsmore.Grading and piping may not get you excited, but plants probably do. They are the reason green stormwater infrastructure works, and the plant palette is expansive. This talk will look at inspiration from public gardens and private spaces, and also show real-life solutions to landscape problems. With extreme storm events on the rise, we can manage the effects with functional gardens. Let's rethink our gardens and dig deeper—literally, dig into the land to make space for water.This event is a partnership

Spring-blooming bulbs available for sale!Registration is not required for this event, but we wanted to share the following details with everyone! If you would like to register to receive weather updates, you are more than welcome to do so. Please feel free to arrive anytime between 3:00 - 6:00 p.m., though plants will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.We will have bags of the following varieties available: Pinball Wizard Allium (Purple)Blushing Lady Tulip (Yellow w/ Rose)Hokus Crocus (White and Purple)Allison Bradley Tulip (Wine Red)Daffodil (White w/ Yellow and Red Centers)Falconet Daffodil (Yellow w/ Orange Centers)Big Eartha Tulip (Shades of

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!Every other Tuesday during the active volunteer season (April - October) the Arboretum hosts volunteer workdays open to the community. Each session is led by a staff member and focuses on gardening in a different area of campus. Activities will vary each week and can include but are not limited to planting, weeding, mulching, clearing invasives, and watering. The tasks required in each specific session will be announced monthly via our volunteer eNews email (sign up here).As an Arboretum volunteer, you can learn new skills, gain experience, and become a valued member of our volunteer task

Volunteer with the Haverford College Arboretum at our annual Fall FestivalThe Arboretum is having a fall festival and is in need of volunteers to make our event a success. Volunteer roles include: Helping with setupMonitoring children's gamesHelping with children's craftsFace paintingChecking in visitorsPumpkin voting stationHelping with teardownVolunteer shifts can range in time. Any necessary equipment will be provided at the event. This event is weather dependent and a reminder email will be sent out the week of clarifying any weather-related concerns. Any questions please email Jennie Kelly at jciborowsk@haverford.edu

Attend this virtual session to discuss Our Native Bees by Paige Embry with Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Our Native Bees: North America's Endangered Pollinators and the Fight to Save Them by Paige Embry. This book shifts the focus away from honey bees to talk about the fascinating story of native bee species and how crucial they are to our environment. In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior is suggested.The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Join Angie Merriken for a restorative yoga class celebrating the winter solstice.Celebrate the winter solstice with a gentle and accessible yoga class. This practice is perfect for all levels and focuses on releasing the physical and mental stress that can accumulate during the busy holiday season. Through intentional, slow-flowing movement, you'll find balance and prepare your mind and body for the year ahead.This class will be held indoors. Please be sure to dress in comfortable clothing and bring your own mat and water bottle. Parking can be found in our South Lot, and participants will meet in the Whitehead Campus

Attend this virtual session to discuss Bad Naturalist by Paula Whyman with Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Bad Naturalist: One Woman's Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop by Paula Whyman. This book is a memoir about Paula's attempts to restore native meadows on a 200-acre mountaintop, the obstacles she encountered, and the discoveries she made along the way. Paula is actually a parent of a Haverford alumnus, and this book club session is in preparation for her author visit on February 10th! In this book club session, we will discuss our perspectives on the book, and reading it prior

Attend this virtual session to discuss pruning with Master Gardener Rich Kedanis!Before spring’s growth starts, winter offers the perfect time to shape, strengthen, and rejuvenate your garden. In this session with Penn State Master Gardener Rich Kedanis, we’ll explore the art and science of pruning and cover when, why, and how to make thoughtful cuts that promote health, form, and future blooms. We’ll also discuss techniques and seasonal transitions to set your plants up for success in the coming year as well as discuss integrative approaches that benefit your whole garden. Participants will gain confidence in techniques to prune effectively