In 1913, Dr. Francis Bartlett, founder of the F. A. Bartlett Tree Expert Company and noted botanist, purchased 30 acres of woodland in North Stamford to build his home upon. He also built a research laboratory for his company, and over the next few decades, he imported a staggering array of plant specimens from all over the United States to study. In 1965, he moved the laboratory to North Carolina, and the city of Stamford purchased his land and converted it into a public arboretum.
They’ve since expanded it to cover 91 acres of gorgeous parkland that draws locals who need to decompress in the glory of nature. The wildflower meadow is a beautiful habitat for a variety of gorgeous flowers. The indoor herbarium, which is open Mondays through Thursdays, boasts a collection of more than 3,500 species of plants. The arboretum also has a large outdoor play area for kids.
Bartlett Arboretum
151 Brookdale Road
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 322-6971
www.bartlettarboretum.org
www.yelp.com/biz/bartlett-arboretum-stamford
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