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| The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University |
| Occupying a 265 acre landscape in Boston's Jamaica Plain neighborhood, The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is the oldest public arboretum in North America, as well as one of the world's leading centers for the study of plants. A unique blend of beloved public landscape and respected research institution, the Arboretum provides and supports world class research and educational programming. |
| 125 Arborway |
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| Boston |
| MA |
| 02130 |
| The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset every day of the year. The Visitor Center in the Hunnewell Building is open 9 AM - 4 PM weekdays, 10 AM - 4 PM Saturdays, noon - 4 PM Sundays, and is closed on holidays. |
| Admission is always free!! |
| (617) 524-1718 |
| www.arboretum.harvard.edu/ |
 | | Leslie MW, Co-op Member | This is a wonderful place to take children to learn about plants and trees. Almost every tree is maked with its common and botanical name. We went in the fall with a notebook in which we labeled and collected leaves from about 50 different trees. When we got home we iorned the leaves and made a book with them.
Their lilac collection is one of the best in the world, so atrip in the spring is lots of fun.
The paths are paved and biking is allowed, which makes it easier to do with smaller children. |
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