Haverford College Arboretum

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,