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Barton Arboretum and
Nature Preserve

of Medford Leas

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Welcome to the Barton Arboretum of Medford Leas

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. A Level I Accredited Arboretum spanning more than 200 acres, with campuses in Medford and Lumberton, NJ, 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.

Out and About in the Arboretum

  • May 15, 2026 – True Pine

    May 15, 2026 – True Pine

    On April 24, we mistakenly identified a Spruce tree as a Pine. Today, however, we have an image of a true Pine branch, highlighting the interesting way it produces new growth. This one can be found on Woolman Way but…

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  • April 24, 2026 – Springtime pines

    April 24, 2026 – Springtime pines

    The spring brings new growth all over but this pine tree’s brand-new needles are easy to spot because of their electric green hue.

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More “Out and About” stories can be found here.

Arboretum Notes

More “Arboretum Notes” can be found here.

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Upcoming Events

 

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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