Garden Lectures

The lecture will describe the creation and design of Untermyer Gardens in 1917 by Welles Bosworth for Samuel Untermyer, who desired that it be the “finest garden in the world.”

Join Dr. Peter Del Tredici of the Arnold Arboretum in Boston for an in-depth look at one of the most ancient and fascinating trees on the planet.

Frank Kaputa’s presentation will introduce the Notable Trees project, share its history, and explain what makes a tree notable in our state. Pictures and information about various notable trees will be included, with an emphasis on trees in the Hartford area, especially those in Elizabeth Park.