New London / Connecticut
Connecticut College Arboretum
A college landscape doubles as a place to study and enjoy plants in New London.
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A reason to wander.
A college landscape doubles as a place to study and enjoy plants in New London. The arboretum includes native plant collections and natural areas, making a walk an opportunity to notice the relationship between designed grounds and the wider region’s habitats.
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- Native plants
- Arboretum walks
- Campus landscape
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Guide reviewed September 8, 2026. Hours, access and programs can change. Use the official sources below for the latest details.
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