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
February 14, 2025 – Snow
Snow can be a divisive topic, but it didn’t seem to bother this frog in the atrium garden.
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
March 2025
Wed, Mar 19
- 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
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Daffodil Daze WalksWed, Mar 1910:00 am – 12:00 pmDaffodil Daze WalksLois Forrest Nature Center
Back by Popular Demand!
Enjoy the beauty of the spring season and be inspired by the Ilgenfritz Daffodil CollectionMedford Leas bountiful collection of daffodils began when one of its earliest residents, Marjorie (Midge) Ilgenfritz, arrived in 1978 with her collection of prized bulbs from her garden in Mamaroneck, New York. Over the years, Midge’s bulbs were divided and moved throughout the Medford Campus.
Learn more about this cherished spring bloom. Enjoy a guided tour of our collections and be inspired to add this wonderful burst of spring color to your garden at home.
Walks will be guided by Debbie Lux, Medford Leas Horticulturalist, along with Medford Leas residents.
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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