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The Skating House on the north west side of the Lower Pond. Photo by Michael Branscom
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.
As the temperatures drop, it's only natural to want to stay bundled up inside, but don't shy away from the outdoors! Getting outside during the winter can have a lot of benefits!

A critter-proof fence, reconfigured community plots, and sustainable strategies all figure into the Haverfarm’s winter rejuvenation plans.

Spending time in nature is a crucial component of childhood development. Learn more about how to cultivate a connection with nature at the Haverford College Arboretum!
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.

Arboretum Explorer
The Arboretum Explorer offers virtual tours, a tree search and map, scientific names, and Arboretum highlights.


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.
Events
Tuesday, November 28th, 2023
Wednesday, November 29th, 2023
Thursday, November 30th, 2023
Friday, December 1st, 2023
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
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Arboretum E-news
Information, events, and activities from the College Arboretum, sent monthly.