Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve
of Medford Leas
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Welcome to the Barton Arboretum of Medford Leas

With an abundance of caution as the guideline,
the walkways and trails of our Arboretum
are closed at present to visitors.
They are open for residents and staff to enjoy
with maintenance of social distancing of a minimum of 6 feet.
Trout Lily
Trout Lily, Erythonium americanum
photo by Jane Bourquin

The Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve of Medford Leas is a unique blend of accessible public gardens, collections, and preserved natural areas set amidst private residential space. With campuses in Medford and Lumberton, NJ, spanning more than 200 acres, the Arboretum offers visitors a diverse horticultural array of designed gardens, landscaped grounds, meadows, natural woodlands and wetlands, and one of the most extensive plant collections — including natives — in all of southern New Jersey.

Accreditation

The Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve holds Level 1 Accreditation from the Arbnet Arboretum Accreditation Program. The program is an international initiative, sponsored by the Morton Arboretum in cooperation with the American Public Gardens Association and Botanic Gardens Conservation International. As Jane K. Weston, former Director of Development and Community Relations at Medford Leas, said in response to the accreditation by ArbNet:

“The ArbNet accreditation provides a benchmark to assess our strengths as well as to identify areas for future development of the Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve of Medford Leas. Residents and staff of Medford Leas have long been proud of our Arboretum, and the ArbNet accreditation serves as recognition of the work we have done over the years. We are proud to have attained this designation and to be in the company of so many well-regarded arboreta.”

Out and About in the Arboretum

Avian Life at Lumberton

Hermit Thrush

May 4, 2020 – Spring Harbingers

Birders are no different than people, in that they eagerly await the renaissance brought on by arrival of spring. We begin looking for signs in February as the early migrants make their appearance. This article features arrivals, departures, and year-round resident birds that change their colors and behavior to welcome spring.

Read More »

You might also enjoy Lumberton Meadow Wildflowers by Miriam Swartz and Robert Koch
and this video of photos from an early morning walk in the Medford campus meadow
made by Dave Bartram in September 2022.

Upcoming Events

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December 2024

Mon, Dec 2

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Holiday Wreath Making
Mon, Dec 2
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Holiday Wreath Making
Lumberton Community Center

Embellish a beautiful holiday wreath to get into the holiday spirit!

Live materials, including magnolia, boxwood, holly and other evergreens, will be provided to embellish a beautiful fresh holiday wreath for you to take home. Many of these materials will come from the Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve of Medford Leas. Other decorative items will be available to include in your wreath, or feel free to bring personal items of your own to use.

Instructor: Debbie Lux, Medford Leas Horticulturalist

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Holiday Wreath Making
Mon, Dec 2
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Holiday Wreath Making
Lumberton Community Center

Embellish a beautiful holiday wreath to get into the holiday spirit!

Live materials, including magnolia, boxwood, holly and other evergreens, will be provided to embellish a beautiful fresh holiday wreath for you to take home. Many of these materials will come from the Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve of Medford Leas. Other decorative items will be available to include in your wreath, or feel free to bring personal items of your own to use.

Instructor: Debbie Lux, Medford Leas Horticulturalist

Tue, Dec 3

10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Holiday Wreath Making
Tue, Dec 3
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Holiday Wreath Making
Lumberton Community Center

Embellish a beautiful holiday wreath to get into the holiday spirit!

Live materials, including magnolia, boxwood, holly and other evergreens, will be provided to embellish a beautiful fresh holiday wreath for you to take home. Many of these materials will come from the Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve of Medford Leas. Other decorative items will be available to include in your wreath, or feel free to bring personal items of your own to use.

Instructor: Debbie Lux, Medford Leas Horticulturalist

2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Holiday Wreath Making
Tue, Dec 3
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Holiday Wreath Making
Lumberton Community Center

Embellish a beautiful holiday wreath to get into the holiday spirit!

Live materials, including magnolia, boxwood, holly and other evergreens, will be provided to embellish a beautiful fresh holiday wreath for you to take home. Many of these materials will come from the Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve of Medford Leas. Other decorative items will be available to include in your wreath, or feel free to bring personal items of your own to use.

Instructor: Debbie Lux, Medford Leas Horticulturalist

To find out more about these or any of the other public events offered by Medford Leas’ Pathways to Learning program, please visit the Medford Leas website.

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