Enjoy a day of learning, growing, and celebrating nature in honor of Arbor Day & Earth Day at Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens!
Sunday, April 24, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
This is a FREE community event for all ages to have fun and learn about the natural world around us, and Stamford Moms is thrilled to be a sponsor!
Below is a list of events:
Noon: A ceremonial tree planting on the Great Lawn with Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons & Bartlett Tree Experts.
11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. & 1:30: p.m.; Bartlett Arboretum has a rich history dating back to the mid 1800’s. Discover trees that hold historical or cultural significance like the Crater Oak Descendant, Bartlett Chestnut and the 9/11 Survivor Tree Memorial.
ALL DAY: Bartlett Tree Experts will be on hand for gravity-defying tree climbing demos and Touch-a-Truck activities.
All Day: Learn from UCONN Master Gardeners about Bees, Pollination, Herbs, Talking Trees, and MORE!
1 p.m. & 2 p.m.: Enjoy Live Music by Award-winning band, Bash the Trash, who makes, educates, and performs with recycled and repurposed items transformed into musical instruments.
All Day: SHOP LOCAL! Shop over 20 Local Artisans & Vendors selling: toys, beauty products, fashion, candles, soaps, sangria, honey, and jams.
All Day: Kids Craft Activities
All Day: Granola Bar Food Truck & Westchester Burger Food Truck
PARKING: All guests should park at Scofield Magnet Middle School and walk the Bartlett’s Azalea Road trail to the event. The Bartlett parking lot will be reserved for people with disabilities and families with strollers.