Behind the Scenes: The Dana Greenhouses
Almost all of the plants in the Arboretum begin their lives in the Dana Greenhouses. Join greenhouse staff for a behind-the-scenes look of the greenhouse growing process, from seed to sprout to seedling to tree.
Accessibility: This program involves a small amount of walking over level ground, but is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible due to narrow passageways within the greenhouses.
Audience: This program is geared towards adults.
Inclement weather policy: Participants will be notified via email at least 24 hours in advance if a program needs to be cancelled due to inclement weather, and will be notified by phone if a program must be cancelled with less than 24 hours’ notice. Click here to view our full inclement weather policy. If you have questions about the status of a program, please email publicprograms@arnarb.harvard.edu or call the Visitor Center desk between 10:00am and 4:00pm at (617) 384-5209.
Directions
Learn about accessibility at the Arboretum.
Leventritt Pavilion
By subway
Take the
MBTA Orange Line to its southern end—Forest Hills. Exit through the door marked “Arnold Arboretum,” cross Washington Street, and walk up Arborway. Enter the Arboretum through Forest Hills Gate on your left and walk straight up the road and hill for half a mile. Take the path that reads Leventritt Shrub & Vine Garden and the bonsai and penjing collection. Walk straight down the path until you reach the pavilion.
By bus
Take the #39 bus to the Forest Hills MBTA station. Cross Washington Street and walk up Arborway to the Arboretum’s Forest Hills Gate on your left. Enter the gate and walk straight up the road and hill for half a mile. Take the path that reads Leventritt Shrub & Vine Garden and the bonsai and penjing collection. Walk straight down the path until you reach the pavilion.
By car
There is public parking available on Arborway, including six designated accessible spots. Enter through Arborway Gate and walk a few minutes down Meadow Road. Take a right at Linden Path and continue to the Leventritt Shrub and Vine Garden. Walk up through the garden until you reach the pavilion.