Whether the ground is bare or blanketed in snow, the Arboretum in February is quiet and beautiful, with some joyful early blossoms and gorgeous bark. New!—Print the self-guided tour of ornamental bark [pdf] and bring it on your next visit.
Check out more seasonal highlights on the interactive map. February is a great time to look for winter birds: view the online gallery of Arboretum birds and other wildlife, download the checklist, and sign up for a winter bird walk. Also download the latest Tree-of-the-Month [pdf] to explore planetrees, then follow clues to find a special plant in the landscape with a hidden letterbox. Check out all this and more in the printable Visit Guide [pdf].
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