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.
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
May 23, 2025 – Flowering Dogwood
This year abundant rainfall benefits the exceptional blooms on the Dogwood trees. The petals range from pink to creamy white and are less delicate than some of their other flowering tree counterparts.
Avian Life at Lumberton
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.
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
June 2025
Sat, Jun 7
- 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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Evening in the ArboretumSat, Jun 76:00 pm – 8:30 pmEvening in the ArboretumAtrium, Willow Room, Willow Terrace
Fri, Jun 13
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
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Spring Trail WalkFri, Jun 1310:00 am – 11:30 amSpring Trail WalkLumberton Campus Community Center
rescheduled from Friday, May 30, 10am
Be inspired by the seasonal beauty of the Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve. Attendees should wear sturdy shoes, long sleeve shirts and long trousers. Walks will take place rain or shine.
An extension of the Barton Arboretum and Nature Preserve, the Nature Trails Committee of Medford Leas at Lumberton, offers a tour of the significant nature trail system that residents have developed and maintained for over 20 years. Approximately 40 acres of this 88-acre Campus are preserved to be enjoyed by foot on its trail system.
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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