Arboriculture 2010

The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens will be offering Arboriculture; a certificate course in tree care and maintenance. The course will prepare individuals who are planning to take the Connecticut Arborist Licensing Examination given by the Department of Environmental Protection.  The course covers all topics pertinent to modern tree care including tree identification, soil health, urban forestry, pesticides, pruning, bracing, cabling, insurance and legal matters.The course meets primarily on Tuesdays and Thursdays evenings beginning in February and running through March. Call 203-322-6971 to register or for questions, visit www.bartlettarboretum.org or email education@bartlettarboretum.org.

Our 91-acre nature preserve is a living museum of majestic trees, rare plant collections, charming gardens, and varied natural habitats and landscapes traversed by hiking and walking trails. The Bartlett Arboretum & Gardens is open to the public every day of the year from 8:30am to sunset.