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Hours:1:00–3:00
Ages:Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor, Outdoor
Cost:$$$ see below
Category:Nature & Outdoors

Explore Arnold Arboretum's world-class maple (Acer) collection as flowers bloom and new leaves unfurl. Enjoy tours and drop-in activities.

Tours
Beautiful Maples 1:00–1:45
Maples have more than stunning fall foliage. View maples known for ornamental flowers, colorful fruits, and lovely bark.

Protecting Maple Diversity 2:00–2:45
Gain a deeper appreciation for the Arboretum’s maples, ranked as the most significant conservation collection in the world.

Drop-in Activities/b<>
Life Cycle: What Can You See?
It’s a spring parade, from buds to flowers to fruits. Check out the action up close, with microscopes, hand lenses, and games.

Photography: Looking Closely
Bring your camera for a quick lesson on framing shots to develop your observation skills. Then turn your lens on the maples!

Be a Beetle Buster!
Learn to spot signs of the Asian Long Horned Beetle.

Flowers on Your Pancakes?
Explore the connection between mapleflowers and maple syrup.

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Free

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arboretum.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/magnificent_maples1.pdf

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125 Arborway, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130 map
Phone: 617.384.5253

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