Haverford College Arboretum

Haverford College invites you to join us as we sign the Treaty of Renewed Friendship with The Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania.Building on years of collaboration with faculty members, the library, and the CPGC, Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania invited the College to host an event as part of the nonprofit organization’s 2022 Rising Nation River Journey, at Founders Hall. The event is open to the public and offers an opportunity to learn more about The Treaty of Renewed Friendship. The gathering brings together organizations and individuals committed to supporting Indigenous peoples and good stewardship of the environment. It is one step

Attend this virtual session to discuss David George Haskell's award-winning book with the Arboretum staff.David George Haskell is a biologist, author, and professor at the University of the South. Join us to discuss The Songs of Trees: Stories from Nature's Great Connectors and discover how trees from Manhattan to the Amazon are connected to the world around them. 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 campus tour 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.

Learn the basics of herbal medicine with us! Learn from, and with, plants found all over campus.We'll discuss the foundational knowledge for making herbal tinctures, teas, and salves and dive into the properties and benefits of a handful of easily accessible herbs. Use all of your senses to get to know an herb and go home ready to explore and create on your own! This event is free for Bi-Co students, and open to the entire community.

Learn the ins and outs of essential oils with Arboretum program coordinator, Jennie Kelly.Essential oils are naturally obtained by distillation and have a characteristic fragrance of the source from which it is extracted. While they have been around for thousands of years these plant derived elixirs have recently gained a lot of popularity. Join us for a basic overview of essential oils, with a specific focus on how they are made, their history, and how to source pure oils. This event will take place via Zoom. The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from

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 arborist and utility specialist from Davey Resource Group who works with PECO's vegetation management department. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather, this event will take place rain or shine. We will try our best to keep the event to two hours, but if the time runs over and you need to leave at noon we

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 arborist and utility specialist from Davey Resource Group who works with PECO's vegetation management department. Wear good walking shoes and dress for the weather, this event will take place rain or shine. We will try our best to keep the event to two hours, but if the time runs over and you need to leave at noon we

Attend this virtual session to discuss Gathering Moss by Robin Wal Kimmerer with the Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer. This 2003 book was the recipient of the John Burroughs Medal for outstanding natural history writing. 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 virtual session to discuss shrub varieties that the birds will love with Arboretum Program Coordinator, Jennie Kelly.Shrubs that produce berries are an excellent addition to the fall and winter landscape. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing but they can also help support the bird community. In this lecture, we will discuss native varieties of berry-producing plants that can be found at local nurseries and what types of birds you will be attracting to your backyard. The event link will be emailed to participants in the confirmation email generated from program registration.

Join Jonathan Wilson (Associate Professor of Environmental Studies) for a look into his cutting-edge research!Plants are unique among multicellular organisms because much of their physiology is biophysical, rather than behavioral, and the anatomy that defines these biophysical capabilities is preserved in the fossil record. Cutting-edge techniques, when applied to fossilized plant leaves and stems, can illuminate the evolution and ecology of plants that have been extinct for hundreds of millions of years—and shed light on the environments they inhabited. In this presentation, I will describe the techniques we use to understand extinct plants, what scientists have learned about these unusual

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

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

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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

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 Brice Dorwart will be our guest speaker. Brice is an ISA-certified arborist and utility

Attend this session to learn all about container gardening with master gardener, Rich Kedanis!Container gardening is a space-saving, water-wise, and beautiful method that provides everyone with access to gardening. Join Master Gardener Rich Kedanis for a presentation on container gardening basics and the different applications and arrangements for success with both outdoor and indoor containers. We will focus on flowers, herbs, vegetables, and more!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 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.

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Attend this virtual session to discuss Drawdown edited by Paul Hawken with the Arboretum staff.Join us to discuss Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming edited by Paul Hawken. This 2017 New York Times Bestseller offers 100 solutions to reverse global warming. 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.

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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 in 2021 and 2022 we were ranked #4 on the list of top ten zero-waste college campuses (created by the Post-Landfill Action Network - PLAN). 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 and is a

Samantha Nestory will lead the way with a workshop and garden stroll.“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 that don’t get the spotlight – mining bees, moths, beetles, birds, and more! This class will feature both a workshop and a walk-around to hopefully see some of

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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

Join us for storytime led by Haverford Township Free Library!Join us for a delightful time of books and songs! This outdoor, in-person storytime will be held once a month during the summer at the Haverford College campus in front of the climbing tree (N 40° 00.534 W 075° 18.482) from 10:30 am-11:00 am. This storytime will be in lieu of Babies & Books and is tailored to children ages 0 to 5.Children need to be accompanied by a guardian while attending this program. This event will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Registration is not required but by

Join us for a celebratory tree planting!In 2017 the Arboretum underwent a tree risk assessment that resulted in us having to remove approximately 500 trees from campus. We set a goal that within ten years we would plant two trees for each tree removed meaning that we would add an additional 1,000 trees to campus by 2027. We are happy to report that we have met that goal early and will be planting our 1,000th tree on Friday, June 16, 2023! Please join us in celebrating our accomplishment as we plant a Styrax obassia, fragrant snowbell, on Lloyd Green.

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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

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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 Haverford's summer landscape and learn how to identify deciduous tree species commonly found in the Philadelphia area. 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 the following Thursday, July 20th (same times). Participation in this class

Join environmental educator, Rebecca Silvey, for a program for young learners ages 18 months to 3 years old.For young learners ages 18mo-3yrs 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. The class will occur drizzle or shine but we will cancel/reschedule in the case of inclement weather. *Banner image by Rawpixel

Join us for storytime led by Haverford Township Free Library!Join us for a delightful time of books and songs! This outdoor, in-person storytime will be held once a month during the summer at the Haverford College campus in front of the climbing tree (N 40° 00.534 W 075° 18.482) from 10:30 am-11:00 am. This storytime will be in lieu of Babies & Books and is tailored to children ages 0 to 5.Children need to be accompanied by a guardian while attending this program. This event will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Registration is not required but by

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

Join environmental educator, Rebecca Silvey, for a program for young learners ages 18 months to 3 years old.For young learners ages 18mo-3yrs 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. The class will occur drizzle or shine but we will cancel/reschedule in the case of inclement weather. *Banner image by Rawpixel

Join us for storytime led by Haverford Township Free Library!Join us for a delightful time of books and songs! This outdoor, in-person storytime will be held once a month during the summer at the Haverford College campus in front of the climbing tree (N 40° 00.534 W 075° 18.482) from 10:30 am-11:00 am. This storytime will be in lieu of Babies & Books and is tailored to children ages 0 to 5.Children need to be accompanied by a guardian while attending this program. This event will be canceled in the case of inclement weather. Registration is not required but by

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Tour our on-campus farm with Haverfarm Manager, Cassandra Brown.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. Come explore the farm and reflect on seasonal changes as we end our summer season and prepare for the fall. Cassandra will lead a tour exploring the vision for the farm's future and ways that everyone can be involved!Please dress for the weather and wear good walking shoes.

Volunteer with Haverford College Arboretum!

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.