Upcoming Events

Browse all of our upcoming tours, presentations and volunteer events below, click on an event’s thumbnail to learn more and register.

Island of Arboreta Tour: Pax et Bonum
Apr
17

Island of Arboreta Tour: Pax et Bonum

  • 47 Catherine Street Newport, RI, 02840 United States (map)
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This beautiful Arboretum, covering one-quarter of an acre, is rich in diverse plant life.

The owners have cultivated a gorgeous collection of trees of Japanese origin, including four species of Japanese maple, the herbaceous perennial Kirengeshoma palmata, and the Japanese Wood Poppy. Pax et Bonum Arboretum also features ingenious water conservation through existing infrastructure uncovered on the property and expertly trained espaliered fruit trees which display how space can be efficiently used to create a truly unique home garden.

NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members: General admission opens to the public on March 25th.

To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

We have reserved Friday, April 19th as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

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April Free Tree Walk: Historic Hill
Apr
18

April Free Tree Walk: Historic Hill

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a refreshing walk amongst spring-blooming trees!

Mid-April is a great time to get outside and enjoy the early flowering trees, including flowering cherries, maples, and magnolias. NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will show off some of spring’s best flowering woody plants, discuss phenology, and detail seasonal changes in trees that often go unnoticed. Joe will also discuss how to identify a tree by its flower.

This is a family-friendly event during April vacation week. 

Parking: Street parking along Spring St @ Pelham St and surrounding area

Meeting Location: Newport Congregational Church, 73 Pelham St

Registration is required and will open on March 22, 2024.

This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. 

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Island of Arboreta Tour: Wyndham
May
8

Island of Arboreta Tour: Wyndham

  • 36 Beacon Hill Road Newport, RI, 02840 United States (map)
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Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a tour of the grand, newly accredited Wyndham Arboretum.

This 19th Century manor house hosts gorgeous views of the property and ocean beyond. With an eye for the natural aesthetic flow of the landscape and environmental changes, it is a thriving tapestry made up of carefully selected and interesting specimens trees and other woody plants. Enjoy the graceful evergreens like weeping hemlock, enormous Bracken’s Brown Beauty southern magnolia, and London plane tree alongside the water lily festooned pond.

***Wyndham has very limited parking, therefore, Premium tickets will provide parking for one car and admission for the driver. The driver can purchase Eco-Friendly tickets for passengers, or passengers may buy their own Eco-Friendly tickets.

***Eco-Friendly tickets DO NOT INCLUDE PARKING and are available for passengers of Premium ticket holders, those using other ride-share options such as Uber or Lyft, and bicyclists.

NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members: General admission opens to the public on April 10th. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

We have reserved Wednesday, May 15th as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

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May Free Tree Walk: Island Cemetery
May
9

May Free Tree Walk: Island Cemetery

Come along for a pleasant May stroll through Newport’s beautiful Island Cemetery.

NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will share some of his recent plant discoveries in the cemetery, highlighting some interesting plant features. Lilacs will be a point of discussion, from their history in American cultivation, to how to grow and prune them for best flowering effect. Other flowering trees and shrubs, such as Kwanzan cherries and dogwoods should be peaking as well.  

Parking: Street parking along Warner St and surrounding area

Meeting Location: 30 Warner St, cemetery entrance

Registration is required and will open on April 19, 2024.

This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. 

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Island of Arboreta Tour: Bellevue House
May
17

Island of Arboreta Tour: Bellevue House

  • 304 Bellevue Avenue Newport, RI, 02840 United States (map)
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Join the Newport Tree Conservancy as we tour the breathtaking gardens of Bellevue House Arboretum!

Enjoy the landscape full of delightful ornamental pools, oriental water gardens, and a moss garden thriving under a natural sheltered space created by an immense Fernleaf Beech. Bellevue House features a massive Horse Chestnut that predates the house built in 1910 and is suspected to be the oldest and largest on Aquidneck Island. Other specimen trees include a magnificent Scots Pine, Hemsley Snowball, massive English Yews, Turkey Oak, and European Ash.

NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members: General admission opens to the public on April 19th. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

No on-site parking; we recommend nearby Bellevue Plaza or Bellevue Gardens Shopping Center parking (paid).

We have reserved Friday, May 24th as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

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Arboretum Tour & Workshop: Maher-A-Lago
Jun
5

Arboretum Tour & Workshop: Maher-A-Lago

Come take a tour with NTC of the beautiful Maher-a-Lago Arboretum.

Maher-a-Lago is a hidden gem garden situated just off the banks of Almy Pond. The small garden property, which is packed with nearly 50 woody plant species and cultivars, is bisected by a small stream leading to the pond. Moisture levels are high, and the area is prone to flooding. For this Island of Arboreta tour and workshop, we will discuss the woody and herbaceous plants that have thrived in this difficult location, highlight important native plants for coastal locations, and touch on the landscape design elements of this arboretum. We will have time for questions and general discussion. Please dress appropriately for moist conditions.

NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members:  General admission opens to the public on May 8th. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

We have reserved June 12th as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

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June Free Tree Walk: Salve Regina University
Jun
20

June Free Tree Walk: Salve Regina University

Come along with Newport Tree Conservancy to Salve Regina University, home to many noble and glorious specimen trees and shrubs.

The university campus, which abuts the beautiful Cliff Walk, is accredited as a Level 2 Arboretum. The collection includes many stately evergreens, several varieties of European beech, beautiful flowering trees, and a mix of interesting shrubbery. Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will focus the discussion on flowering trees and shrubs, updates on multiple pest issues, and summer pruning. 

Parking: Street parking along Leroy Ave

Meeting Location: North Terrace of Gerety Hall (51 Lawrence Ave)

Registration is required and will open on May 10, 2024.

This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. 

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July Free Tree Walk: Battery Park/Point Neighborhood
Jul
18

July Free Tree Walk: Battery Park/Point Neighborhood

Let us enjoy some trees, along with the cool breeze off the bay in mid-summer, with a walk at Battery Park and around the historic Point Neighborhood.

“The Point” is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in the country, home to many interesting trees and shrubs. Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will lead the search for interesting and unusual specimens, with an emphasis on planting trees in difficult/tight locations. Summer flowering shrubs will also be discussed. Be prepared to walk for the entirety of the tour. Water is highly recommended. 

Parking: Street parking along Washington St

Meeting Location: Battery Park center

Registration is required and will open on June 21, 2024.

This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. 

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August Free Tree Walk: Ballard Park
Aug
15

August Free Tree Walk: Ballard Park

Join Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig as we explore shaded trails through the dense woodlands of Ballard Park.

Many interesting plants exist within the confines of the park, including several Aquidneck Island native trees, naturalized plants introduced into Newport through horticulture or by accident, and a fair share of exotic invasives as well. Joe will discuss some tree identification, the history of Newport’s horticulture, and the effect it has had on native ecosystems such as Ballard Park, and remark on many beautiful specimens we’ll see from the trail.

Parking: Rogers High School lot at 15 Wickham Rd

Meeting Location: Ballard Park map kiosk on Wickham Rd

Registration is required and will open on July 20, 2024.

This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions.  

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Arboretum Tour: Stonybrook
Aug
21

Arboretum Tour: Stonybrook

This is your chance to join the Newport Tree Conservancy on a tour of the beautiful seaside Stonybrook Arboretum!

This property boasts a 20th century Gothic Revival manor house on 4.8 acres filled with gorgeous collections. Plant highlights include an extensive beech collection, a host of conifers, mature oaks, and plants capable of thriving in the harsh maritime climate. The Sakonnet river and divergent small creek, which lends the Arboretum its name, are the perfect backdrop. Please dress for the weather and walking. Water is highly encouraged.

NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members:  General admission opens to the public on July 24th. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

We have reserved August 23rd as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

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Arboretum Tour: Oakwood
Sep
13

Arboretum Tour: Oakwood

Come take a tour with NTC of the historic Oakwood Mansion

Oakwood is a grand, mid 19th centrury estate located in the heart of the city of Newport. The property, five acres in total, is a plant lovers paradise! The arboretum has several different unique garden spaces, from the beech collection along Spring Street, to the wisteria arbor and laburnum walk, winding over to the attention grabing lily pond. The pond, a rectangular cement pool, contains several beautiful aquatic species including sacred water lotus and fantastic victorian lilys. A humbling fernleaf beech tree (Fagus sylvatica 'Asplenifolia') has the ability to bring one to their knees.

NTC Members: Use your membership code to receive $5 off. The code can also be entered to get tickets two weeks before General Admission opens.

Non-Members:  General admission opens to the public on September 16th. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here [link to membership page].

Please note this tour involves standing and walking for the duration of the program time.

We have reserved September 20th as a rain date in case of inclement weather.

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September Free Tree Walk: Eisenhower Park/Touro Synagogue
Sep
19

September Free Tree Walk: Eisenhower Park/Touro Synagogue

Let’s enjoy some outstanding trees in the heart of Newport’s urban forest!

Eisenhower Park is home to many beautiful and noble trees that set the tone for the city’s inspiring collection, making up the Newport Arboretum. Included in situ is one of the finest mature American elms on Aquidneck Island. The walk will also include a visit to the garden at the Touro Synagogue, a beautiful green space with a nice diversity of woody plants. NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will try his best to wax poetic on all the great trees and share some thoughts on tree stewardship in Newport’s Urban Forest. 

Parking: Street parking in Washington Square and surrounding area

Meeting Location: Eisenhower Park center

Registration is required and will open on August 16, 2024.

This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. 

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October Free Tree Walk: Rovensky Park 
Oct
17

October Free Tree Walk: Rovensky Park 

  • Rovensky Avenue Newport, RI, 02840 United States (map)
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What better place to enjoy fall color in Newport than at Rovensky Park?

NTC Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig and Preservation Society of Newport County Head of Grounds Jeff Curtis will discuss the park’s tree history, plant selection for difficult conditions in the park, and view the many glorious specimens. And let’s not forget the fall color, which should be picking up at this stage of October. Please dress appropriately for walking around and through the park. 

Parking: Street parking on Rovensky Ave. Please note posted resident parking rules.

Meeting Location: RovenskyPark entrance

Registration is required and will open on September 20, 2024.

This program involves walking/standing for the duration of the event.

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. 

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March Free Tree Walk: Catherine Street Neighborhood
Mar
21

March Free Tree Walk: Catherine Street Neighborhood

Come out for a stroll with the Newport Tree Conservancy on our first monthly tree walk of 2024!

We’ll explore beautiful, historic Catherine Street on the eastern side of Rhode Island Ave, as well as some of Gibbs Ave. We will encounter and discuss many beautiful specimen trees, including a variety of conifers, a plethora of holly types, early spring flowering trees and shrubs, Japanese maples, and beech trees. We will talk in detail about the use of conifers and hollies in the home landscape, as well as identification of deciduous tree species. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Registration is required.

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NTC Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
Nov
15

NTC Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

Come celebrate our 2023 volunteers of all ages!

Did you volunteer with Newport Tree Conservancy this year? Please join us for a very special evening celebration at Innovate Newport. Guests will enjoy light refreshments, social time with NTC staff and volunteers, and a short presentation of the highlights of our tree care and planting season.

Did your child participate in an NTC volunteer tree planting through school or with a scout group? Please bring them out too so that we can say "thank you" to the youngest tree huggers in our community. High schoolers are welcome to join us as well.

We look forward to celebrating Newport's reforestation in community with you!

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Final Free Tree Walk of the Season: Island Cemetery
Oct
26

Final Free Tree Walk of the Season: Island Cemetery

Join Newport Tree Conservancy to enjoy and remark on the beauty of the many specimen trees growing at Newport’s Island Cemetery.

This historic burial ground has a wonderful collection of woody plants, including magnificent shade trees, unusual evergreens, colorful Japanese maples, and much more. Fall color should be peaking on many of the mature deciduous trees located in the cemetery, which we will be sure to highlight. Please be prepared to walk for the duration of the program.

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Arboretum Tour: Salt Marsh
Oct
4

Arboretum Tour: Salt Marsh

Join Newport Tree Conservancy for a detailed look into the delicate art of coastal gardening as we bring our season of Arboreta tours to a close.

Salt Marsh Arboretum is a species diverse landscape bordering on the restored salt marshes of Gooseneck Cove. Estate gardener Devin Skelly will join us for an engaging look at the intensive restoration efforts made, involving the reestablishment of native species. Devin will show us around the arboretum, describe the horticultural and restorative work he has done, and showcase the plant collection. Highlights of the arboretum include a paperbark maple grove, young giant sequoia trees, a collection of buckeyes (Aesculus), and the rare wheel tree (Trochodendron aralioides).

To learn more about Salt Marsh Arboretum visit our page here.

The arboretum address will be provided in your confirmation and reminder emails from Eventbrite. Please contact us at 401-264-1788 with any questions. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.

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An Evening with Rose Levine - Proceeds to Benefit NTC
Sep
29

An Evening with Rose Levine - Proceeds to Benefit NTC

The Newport Tree Conservancy invites you to "An Evening with Rose Levine" hosted by Susan King and James Day.

Join us for this exclusive event with performances by Rose Levine and piano by Larry Brown two nights only! It's sure to be an evening of fun, with special thanks to Vicker's Liquors.

Rose Levine has been performing in Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines on Fire Island for many years. She has also performed at the finest Cabaret venues in New York City. In addition, Rose has performed in Ft Lauderdale, Puerto Vallarta, Hudson, NY, Southampton and now Newport. She has successfully raised thousands of dollars for many charities and is looking forward to meeting you in Newport, RI!

Event location and details will be provided in your registration and reminder emails sent via EventBrite.

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An Evening with Rose Levine - Proceeds to Benefit NTC
Sep
28

An Evening with Rose Levine - Proceeds to Benefit NTC

The Newport Tree Conservancy invites you to "An Evening with Rose Levine" hosted by Susan King and James Day.

Join us for this exclusive event with performances by Rose Levine and piano by Larry Brown two nights only! It's sure to be an evening of fun, with special thanks to Vicker's Liquors.

Rose Levine has been performing in Cherry Grove and Fire Island Pines on Fire Island for many years. She has also performed at the finest Cabaret venues in New York City. In addition, Rose has performed in Ft Lauderdale, Puerto Vallarta, Hudson, NY, Southampton and now Newport. She has successfully raised thousands of dollars for many charities and is looking forward to meeting you in Newport, RI!

Event location and details will be provided in your registration and reminder emails sent via EventBrite.

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Early Autumn Tree Walk
Sep
28

Early Autumn Tree Walk

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy to walk and talk amongst a diverse community of trees as autumn begins to creep into the natural world.

Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will lead a stroll around beautiful Queen Anne Square, right in the heart of Newport, to observe a wide range of beautiful specimen trees and shrubs. We’ll discuss street trees, gush over handsome evergreens, enjoy shade under towering oaks, and discuss fall tree work in the home garden. Please dress appropriately for walking.

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Arboretum Tour: Harbor House
Sep
20

Arboretum Tour: Harbor House

Walk alongside us as we explore Harbor House Arboretum.

This historic property, serving now as affordable and beautiful housing for senior citizens, has a main building consisting of six different houses built at different times. One of these features, which will be open for the tour, is a Gothic-style chapel. With views overlooking Narragansett Bay, plants can be exposed to harsh winds and salt spray. Mature specimens include an ancient yew and London Planetree, believed to be original plantings from the 1850s. The mission of Harbor House Arboretum is to be consistent in replanting efforts to maintain the existing tree collection and canopy, maintaining the property's green diversity, and to encourage residents to engage in the landscape. Come see for yourself what makes Harbor House not only a unique property, but also a community.

To read more about Harbor House Arboretum visit our page here.

The arboretum address will be provided in your confirmation and reminder emails from Eventbrite. Please contact us at 401-264-1788 with any questions. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.

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Arboretum Tour: Bellevue House
Sep
15

Arboretum Tour: Bellevue House

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy as we tour the breathtaking gardens of Bellevue House Arboretum!

Enjoy the landscape full of delightful ornamental pools, oriental water gardens, and a moss garden thriving under a natural sheltered space created by an immense Fernleaf Beech. Bellevue House features a massive Horse Chestnut that predates the house built in 1910 and is suspected to be the oldest and largest on Aquidneck Island. Other specimen trees include a magnificent Scots Pine, Hemsley Snowball, massive English Yews, Turkey Oak, and European Ash.

Read more about magnificent Bellevue House Arboretum here.

The arboretum address will be provided in your confirmation and reminder emails from Eventbrite. Please contact us at 401-264-1788 with any questions. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.

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Arboretum Tour: Walnut Point (Second Rain Date!)
Sep
1

Arboretum Tour: Walnut Point (Second Rain Date!)

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a tour of this “microarboretum,” Walnut Point!

Situated on a 0.11 acre property in the Point Neighborhood of Newport, it is proof that an arboretum isn’t about size and grandeur – it’s about the variety of the plant collection. Owners Maureen Cronin and Mark Marosits have used fastigiate and dwarf varieties to creatively utilize the limited space while creating a harmonious landscape that is an extension of their indoor living space. Plant highlights include the lost gordonia, espaliered fruit trees, and the rare European medlar. Please remember to dress for the weather and walking. Water is highly encouraged.

The arboretum address will be provided in your confirmation and reminder emails from Eventbrite. Please contact us at 401-264-1788 to purchase a ticket using your member discount. To become a member and gain access to early registration and other benefits click here.

Please note this tour has been rescheduled a second time due to inclement weather. Friday, 9/1, is the current tour date.

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Free Tree Walk: Morton Park (Rain Date)
Sep
1

Free Tree Walk: Morton Park (Rain Date)

Be inspired by one of Newport’s grandest collections of trees, beautiful Morton Park.

Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig will take us through the carefully and tactfully planted park, originally designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, with some of the trees included in the original design still extant. We’ll discuss late season interest, pondering on some deciduous conifers, talk propagation and grafting, and look up at some of Newport’s most noble plants. We will be walking the majority of the park. Please dress appropriately. Water is encouraged.

This walk has been rescheduled to Friday, 9/1, from the original 8/25 date due to inclement weather.

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Arboretum Tour: Stonybrook
Aug
16

Arboretum Tour: Stonybrook

This is your chance to join the Newport Tree Conservancy on a tour of the beautiful seaside Stonybrook Arboretum!

This property boasts a 20th century Gothic Revival manor house on 4.8 acres filled with gorgeous collections. Plant highlights include an extensive beech collection, a host of conifers, mature oaks, and plants capable of thriving in the harsh maritime climate. The Sakonnet river and divergent small creek, which lends the Arboretum its name, are the perfect backdrop. Please dress for the weather and walking. Water is highly encouraged.

The arboretum address will be provided in your confirmation and reminder emails from Eventbrite. Please contact us at 401-264-1788 with any questions. General admission for non-members opens on Saturday, July 8th. To become a member and gain access to early registration click here.

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FULL EVENT - Free Tree Walk: Salve Regina University
Jul
27

FULL EVENT - Free Tree Walk: Salve Regina University

Join Newport Tree Conservancy for a guided look at Salve Regina University’s Level II arboretum.

The University preserves and protects 1,200 trees of 100 different species. Participants will stroll past ocean views, grand buildings, and historic landscapes that include breathtaking mature specimen trees. Registration is required; this program often fills to capacity.

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Arboretum Tour: Maher-A-Lago
Jul
19

Arboretum Tour: Maher-A-Lago

Come take a tour with NTC of the beautiful Maher-a-Lago Arboretum.

This pint-sized property is packed full of vibrant plant life designed to have ever-changing color from spring through fall. A dry riverbed on-site is a lovely focal point to this landscape. The property features some impressive specimen trees including a Persian Ironwood (Parrotia persica), Lion’s Head Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum ‘Shishigashira’), and Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora ‘Edith Bogue’) among many others. Come see this carefully crafted private oasis for yourself!

The arboretum address will be provided in your confirmation and reminder emails from Eventbrite. Please contact us at 401-264-1788 with any questions.

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Arboretum Tour: Second Wind
Jul
14

Arboretum Tour: Second Wind

The Newport Tree Conservancy invites you to take a stroll through Second Wind Arboretum.

This Ocean Drive Neighborhood gem on 2.7 acres includes Gingko plantings, forested wetland featuring native Amelanchier canadensis and Acer rubrum, and the owner’s Heritage Collection – specimen trees planted in honor of members of the family inspired by favorite trees planted along Bellevue Avenue. This vibrant, whimsical property is a must see!

The arboretum address will be provided in your confirmation and reminder emails from Eventbrite. Please contact us at 401-264-1788 with any questions

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Free Tree Walk: Storer Park & Point Neighborhood
Jun
22

Free Tree Walk: Storer Park & Point Neighborhood

Come along for a seaside stroll under the trees of Storer Park and the historic Point Neighborhood.

In an area of Newport creatively planted with many interesting trees, Newport Tree Conservancy will be looking at a variety of beautiful plants of note. We’ll discuss the challenges of planting the urban forest, fast growing evergreens and underused cultivated varieties, and marvel at the beauty of trees planted by previous generations. Please dress appropriately for walking. Water is highly recommended.

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Arboretum Tour: Pax et Bonum
Jun
14

Arboretum Tour: Pax et Bonum

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a guided walk through the unique Pax et Bonum.

This beautiful Arboretum, covering one quarter of an acre, is rich in diverse plant life. The owners have cultivated a gorgeous collection of trees of Japanese origin, including four species of Japanese maple, the herbaceous perennial Kirengeshoma palmata, and the Japanese Wood Poppy. Pax et Bonum Arboretum also features ingenious water conservation through existing infrastructure uncovered on the property and expertly trained espaliered fruit trees which display how space can be efficiently used to create a truly unique home garden.

Exact address information is provided in your confirmation email once registration is complete, as well as in the reminder email.

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Arboretum Tour: Wyndham
Jun
7

Arboretum Tour: Wyndham

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a first look and tour of newly accredited Wyndham Arboretum.

This 19th Century manor house hosts gorgeous views of the property and ocean beyond. With an eye for the natural aesthetic flow of the landscape and environmental changes, it is a thriving tapestry made up of carefully selected and interesting specimens trees and other woody plants. Enjoy the graceful evergreens like weeping hemlock, enormous Bracken’s Brown Beauty southern magnolia, and London plane tree alongside the water lily festooned pond.

***Wyndham has very limited parking, therefore, Premium tickets will provide parking for one car and admission for the driver. The driver can purchase Eco-Friendly tickets for passengers, or passengers may buy their own Eco-Friendly tickets.

***Eco-Friendly tickets DO NOT INCLUDE PARKING and are available for passengers of Premium ticket holders, those using other ride-share options such as Uber or Lyft, and bicyclists.

Place your member code in the Promo Code section to reveal early registration tickets. General admission for non-members opens on Saturday, May 20th. To become a member click here.

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Arboretum Tour: Wyndham
Jun
7

Arboretum Tour: Wyndham

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a first look and tour of newly accredited Wyndham Arboretum.

This 19th Century manor house hosts gorgeous views of the property and ocean beyond. With an eye for the natural aesthetic flow of the landscape and environmental changes, it is a thriving tapestry made up of carefully selected and interesting specimens trees and other woody plants. Enjoy the graceful evergreens like weeping hemlock, enormous Bracken’s Brown Beauty southern magnolia, and London plane tree alongside the water lily festooned pond.

***Wyndham has very limited parking, therefore, Premium tickets will provide parking for one car and admission for the driver. The driver can purchase Eco-Friendly tickets for passengers, or passengers may buy their own Eco-Friendly tickets.

***Eco-Friendly tickets DO NOT INCLUDE PARKING and are available for passengers of Premium ticket holders, those using other ride-share options such as Uber or Lyft, and bicyclists.

Place your member code in the Promo Code section to reveal early registration tickets. General admission for non-members opens on Saturday, May 20th. To become a member click here.

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Arboretum Tour: Weetamoe
May
31

Arboretum Tour: Weetamoe

The Newport Tree Conservancy welcomes you for a guided tour of the charming landscape at Weetamoe.

Join Living Collections Manager Joe Verstandig for a tour of this beautiful 1-acre property. Its lovingly crafted gardens and landscaping are a testament to the owner’s goal of ensuring this arboretum is a haven for people and pollinators alike. Explore the “Quarter-Acre Woods” and duck pond, bordered by oaks, katsuras, maples, hornbeams, and more. Other points of interest on the property include gorgeous flowering trees including a towering Japanese Stewartia, native Sweetbay Magnolia, and Franklin Tree.

*Members may register early beginning April 14, 2023 at 2:00PM using their member code. General registration for non-members opens Saturday, April 22nd.

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FULL - Free Tree Walk: Historic Newport
May
26

FULL - Free Tree Walk: Historic Newport

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a stroll through some of Newport’s oldest streets.

We will talk about marked Newport Arboretum trees, as well as some specimens of interest along the way. This walk will include historical points of interest to round out our understanding of Newport’s living landscape today.

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SOLD OUT Arboretum Tour: Toad Hall
May
10

SOLD OUT Arboretum Tour: Toad Hall

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a tour of Toad Hall, a member of our Community Arboreta program.

The first private home in Portsmouth to earn arboretum accreditation from ArbNet, Toad Hall is a beautiful seaside residence. Boasting an extraordinarily diverse array of trees, shrubs, fruit and vegetable crops, herbaceous perennials, and annuals, the landscape is a master-work of landscape planning and care. Points of interest include extensive tulip plantings, azaleas and rhododendrons, flowering shrubs, and specimen trees, topped off by the beautiful views of the Sakonnet river. Ronn St. Jean, the property’s knowledgeable gardener, will join us to detail his creations and answer questions.

*Members may register early beginning April 14, 2023 at 2:00PM using their member code. General registration for non-members opens Saturday, April 22nd.

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Rhode Island Arbor Day Celebration
Apr
28

Rhode Island Arbor Day Celebration

This year, Newport has been chosen to host the State Arbor Day celebration!

We will gather at Miantonomi Park to mark the special occasion, culminating in tree planting. We are proud to host the event alongside the Newport Tree and Open Space Commission, with the RI Energy Corporation as a lead sponsor. Help us get these trees in the ground to continue to grow our urban tree canopy.

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SOLD OUT - Free Tree Walk: Birding in Miantonomi Park
Apr
27

SOLD OUT - Free Tree Walk: Birding in Miantonomi Park

Join NTC for a free tree walk that focuses on our urban forest as habitat for migrating birds.

We will learn about how the timing of leaf and flower emergence has coevolved with bird migration and breeding activity. April is a great time to observe spring behaviors in birds as well as other signs of the season in the forest. Please note this walk will involve walking up and down hills. Beginner birders welcome!

*This event is full. You can register below to be added to the waitlist.

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SOLD OUT - Earth Day Tree Planting and Mulching
Apr
22

SOLD OUT - Earth Day Tree Planting and Mulching

Celebrate Earth Day by helping NTC plant a young tree in Morton Park.

Did you know that each tree that we add to Newport’s urban forest helps take carbon out of the atmosphere to help fight climate change? Trees also help mitigate stormwater runoff, cool the city, and provide habitat for wildlife. Help us make a difference by signing up to lend a hand. No experience necessary. Please dress for the weather and bring work gloves if you have them.

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Potting Up at NTC Heritage Tree Center
Apr
13

Potting Up at NTC Heritage Tree Center

Join the NTC horticulture team for essential spring activities at the Heritage Tree Center.

We need help repotting young trees that need more room to grow, as well as newly arrived bare root trees that will be used for our reforestation project in Miantonomi later this year. Folks with some gardening experience are encouraged to sign up. Please bring work gloves and proper attire to be outdoors.

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SOLD OUT - First Spring Tree Walk: Old Beach Road Neighborhood
Mar
30

SOLD OUT - First Spring Tree Walk: Old Beach Road Neighborhood

The long awaited first tree walk of the year is here!

Join us for a peaceful and enlightening neighborhood walk on Old Beach Road and adjacent streets. Signs of spring will be in abundance, and we’ll be searching for overlooked points of interest. Early flowers, interesting bark, broadleaf evergreens, and noble specimens are in store. We will also touch upon spring ephemerals. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

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Winter Flowering Trees and Shrubs
Feb
25

Winter Flowering Trees and Shrubs

Warm up to spring as we discuss the much appreciated winter flowering trees and shrubs.

While the list of winter flowering woodies isn’t very long, some outstanding plants simply are not as known and grown as others. We’ll discuss the choices for the garden and home landscape, while also diving deeper into a couple major groups, such as witch hazels and Camellias. Cultivation, where to purchase and observe, and the best cultivated varieties will be discussed in detail.

Connection information for this virtual program will be sent to registrants.

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Beech Leaf Disease Information and Practical Approaches
Feb
11

Beech Leaf Disease Information and Practical Approaches

Join the Newport Tree Conservancy for a virtual lecture on Beech Leaf Disease, which has recently been detected in Newport.

NTC staff will review the latest research on what the disease is, mechanisms of spread, and impact to American and European beeches. Learn to spot signs of BLD, as well as recent insights into treatments that could help preserve these magnificent trees as research continues. The program will include a Q&A session and further resources.

This program will take place via Google Meet. Connection information will be sent to registrants.

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