Hadwen Arboretum, Botanical garden in Worcester, Massachusetts
The Hadwen Arboretum is a botanical garden in Worcester spanning about 26 acres of woodland with labeled plant specimens throughout the grounds. The trees and shrubs are distributed across the property, creating different views depending on the season and which paths you follow.
Obadiah Hadwen, a respected horticulturist from Worcester, bequeathed the land to Clark University in 1907 for educational and agricultural use. His gift reflected his desire to create a place where plant knowledge could be studied and passed on.
The community garden programs here help people learn about plants and sustainable growing practices through hands-on experience. Local groups use the space to connect visitors with environmental education in a practical way.
The arboretum entrance is accessible from Lovell Street, roughly a 15-minute walk from Clark University's main campus. Wear comfortable walking shoes since the paths wind through wooded terrain and can be slippery after rain.
The grounds hold more than 66 different tree species, including several heritage specimens over 100 years old. Some of these ancient trees were personally planted by Hadwen and still stand as a living record of his botanical passion.
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