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NJ Arboretums

Explore 28 verified arboretums indexed across New Jersey — labeled tree collections, woodland trails, and botanical gardens.

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Cora Hartshorn Arboretum and Bird Sanctuary

Short Hills

A 16.6-acre arboretum and bird sanctuary in Short Hills featuring woodland trails, a stone house nature center, and diverse native plant collections. Trails open daily; special programs may cost extra.

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Howard Van Vleck Arboretum / Van Vleck House & Gardens

Montclair

A historic 5.5-acre garden and arboretum in Montclair featuring formal gardens, rare trees, and a historic Dutch Colonial house. Admission-free gardens open dawn to dusk.

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Greenwood Gardens

Short Hills

A 28-acre historic garden and arboretum in Short Hills featuring formal gardens, woodland paths, and a historic estate. General admission is ticketed with some categories free.

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Herrontown Woods Arboretum

Princeton

A 142-acre woodland arboretum in Princeton featuring hiking trails, a historic farmstead, and diverse tree collections. Open every day at no cost.

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Marquand Park

Princeton

A 17-acre municipal park and arboretum in Princeton featuring over 200 labeled tree species including rare specimens. Open daily from dawn to dusk at no charge.

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Robert A. Winters Arboretum at Meadow Lakes

East Windsor

An arboretum at the Meadow Lakes continuing care community featuring diverse tree collections and walking paths. Visitor-oriented content available; visits by arrangement.

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Grounds For Sculpture

Hamilton

A 42-acre sculpture park and arboretum in Hamilton featuring over 270 works of art set among trees, gardens, and water features. Timed-ticket general admission required.

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Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Arboretum

Pennington

A 50-acre arboretum and nature preserve featuring native plant collections, wetlands, and meadows. Offers educational programs focused on watershed conservation and native plants.

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Willowwood Arboretum

Chester

A 130-acre arboretum in Chester Township featuring over 3,500 plant species including rare trees, shrubs, and perennials. Part of the Morris County Park system and free to the public.

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Florence and Robert Zuck Arboretum

Madison

A 10-acre arboretum on the Drew University campus featuring labeled trees and shrubs. Open to the public for passive recreation.

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Bamboo Brook Outdoor Education Center

Chester

A historic 100-acre estate featuring formal gardens designed by Martha Brookes Hutcheson, woodland trails, and meadows. Part of the Morris County Park system and open for passive recreation.

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Frelinghuysen Arboretum

Morristown

A beautiful 127-acre arboretum featuring formal gardens, woodland trails, and a historic Colonial Revival mansion. Home to the Morris County Park Commission headquarters. Free to visit year-round with guided tours available.

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The Arboretum at Liberty Hall

Union

A historic arboretum on the Liberty Hall Museum grounds at Kean University featuring rare and historic trees. Tickets purchased online or at the visitor center.

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Reeves-Reed Arboretum

Summit

A historic 12.5-acre arboretum in Summit featuring formal gardens, woodland paths, and seasonal plantings. Offers educational programs and events throughout the year.

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