It's Summer at the Bartlett! That means camp starts next week. A big welcome to this year's camp staff: Guerdie (lead counselor and CCSU Biology major, Maya, Alex G., Alex O., and Emily. 

Dear Friends,

Thank you for supporting the Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens! From time to time, we will be sending out a members-only communication so that you are kept in the loop on the latest developments and news on our grounds, as well as the benefits and perks that come with being a member of the Bartlett.

Members have long been the heart of the Bartlett community, providing the vital support necessary to promote conservation and principles of sustainable landscape management. Because of your ongoing support, the Bartlett continues to thrive as a refuge for our diverse community, providing peaceful access to the natural world.

Finally, there is still time to renew your membership at current rates before the increase becomes effective on July 1st. This means that we will add an additional twelve months to your current term, no matter when it ends. See details below. 

Thank You, 

Beth Cavanaugh 

Membership Coordinator

Free for Members! Summer Garden Tours

This summer, join Bartlett experts and UCONN Master Gardeners for tours of some of the most interesting and exquisite gardens on the property:

• THIS WEEKEND-Herb Garden, Sunday, June 26 at 11:00 am: Explore the Linda N. Albanese Herb Garden with Master Gardener and herb garden founder Linda Albanese. Learn about the design, functionality, and the four quadrants of its classic design: aromatic, culinary, medicinal, and economically interesting plants. Register

• Sensory Garden, Sunday, July 24 at 4:00 pm: The Bartlett's renowned Sensory Garden takes visitors on a journey via their five senses by designing each raised bed to place emphasis on sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste. This garden is designed to permit wheelchair access and other accessibility concerns. Register. 

• Tree Tour, Friday, September 16 at 2:00 pm: Join the Bartlett's Director of Education, Mike Belletzkie, to learn about the past, present, and future of our magnificent and award-winning collection of trees, including Nut Trees, Conifers, and Magnolia. Register

Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. More summer tour dates to come!

Did You Know...?  

...that over 90,000 people visit the Bartlett each year?  

We recently installed gates at our entrance and exit that automatically close and open at seasonally appropriate times. (Now through labor day they open at 6:30 am and close at 8:30 pm). These gates are equipped with "car counter" technology, which helps us get a more accurate understanding of foot traffic on the grounds. Wow! 

Membership support helps underwrite our ability to maintain our grounds, keeping them safe and beautiful year-round. Thank you! 

Happening on the Grounds

We've been very busy this spring and summer welcoming and working with corporate volunteer groups. Since late April, we've welcomed Stamford Rotary, Synchrony, Neilsen, Bank of America, Pitney Bowes, and PricewaterhouseCoopers. 

Just this week we welcomed 40+ volunteers from Pitney Bowes (top left) and 60 college juniors spending the summer interning with Synchrony (bottom left--getting instruction from Lenny before they dig into one of several mulching projects).

Membership support helps underwrite our ability to provide materials and supplies to these large groups. These large groups, in turn, keep our property groomed and healthy.  

Thank you!

Effective July 1, membership rates will be as follows:

Member Benefits Include:

• Discounts on events and programs, including the Summer Concert Series, workshops, and botanical art classes.
• Free and members-only garden and tree tours.
• NEW: members-only early registration period for Summer Camp (Family Level members or higher).
• Early shopping privileges at our annual Plant Sale.
• Reciprocal benefits at over 345 gardens and arboreta throughout the country.
• Discounts at area stores, nurseries, and restaurants.
• NEW: Exclusive Monthly e-newsletters and other Members-Only communications.

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