The mission of the Haverford College Arboretum is to steward the College's historic tree collection while fostering a connection between our 216-acre campus and those who work, visit, study, and reside here. Maintaining the health, diversity, and history of the tree collection honors William Carvill's original 1834 landscape design, while our educational programming ensures continued engagement with this unique and treasured asset.
Download our Strategic Plan to learn more.
Haverford is pleased to welcome visitors back to the Nature Trail and its outdoor spaces!
We ask visitors to follow CDC guidance about masking and distancing, and to be aware that our campus is also the home and workplace of faculty, staff, and students who may be at elevated COVID risk. Visitors may not access buildings or athletic facilities at this time; there is no restroom access on campus. Parking is available in the visitor lot by the Haverford College Apartments, accessible via the main entrance to campus on Lancaster Avenue. We are glad to have you back! Visit Be Safe to learn more.
iNaturalist is an app used for species identification and to log biodiversity data! At Haverford, iNaturalist is used in a myriad of ways.
Bethany Teigan, Founder of the Philadelphia Mycology Club, led a fungi foraging tour around Haverford’s Arboretum in September! Here, I share some of what I learned from her tour and my reflections on the experience.
Haverford College Arboretum is thrilled to be included on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's list of best historic arboreta!
Haverford College engages in a wide range of sustainability projects to reduce its carbon footprint and benefit the environment.
How do you stay warm in the winter? Animals and plants have developed incredible techniques to survive cold weather. Read on to learn more about frozen frogs, shivering squirrels, and trees' natural antifreeze!
The Internet connects humans all over the world. But did you know that trees also have a social life? Trees share key resources and communicate with one another through a vast underground network. Although you would expect a tree to be a solitary, lonely fellow, they make complex connections with many other trees using this secret language.
Arboretum Explorer
The Arboretum Explorer offers virtual tours, a tree search and map, scientific names, and Arboretum highlights.
Arboretum Revitalization
A massive renewal project aimed at keeping the campus community safe and preserving Haverford's beloved natural resources for generations to come is taking shape.
Grounds Maintenance
Grounds and Arboretum preserves, protects, and beautifies the College natural environment in balance with the health and well-being of residents and visitors to campus.
Arboretum E-news
Information, events, and activities from the College Arboretum, sent monthly.
