Talcott Greenhouse

The Talcott Greenhouse houses the Botanic Garden’s living collection of plants from around the world.

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Talcott Greenhouse

The Talcott Greenhouse houses the Botanic Garden’s living collection of plants from around the world.

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Upcoming Events (6)

Botanic Garden Open House with Refreshments

Fri, May 23, 2025 1pm to 4pm

The Botanic Garden’s mission revolves around serving as a wonderfully diverse plant-based resource for teaching, research, conservation and engagement for the MHC community and beyond. Botanic...

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A Walk on the (Sort of) Wild Side

Fri, May 23, 2025 4pm to 5pm

Several hundred acres of natural lands bordering our campus feature a variety of habitats that support a wealth of plant life. This natural environment is a valuable resource for teaching, research...

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Campus Trees: Evolution to the Revolution and Beyond!

Sat, May 24, 2025 7am to 8am

Trees are fascinating and have so many stories to tell! Join Botanic Garden Director and Curator Tom Clark for a walking tour, where he will share some of these engaging stories — touching on...

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For Kids: Sow It Begins!

Sat, May 24, 2025 10am to 11:30am

Henry David Thoreau famously wrote, “I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” Indeed, gardeners of all ages experience that same...

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Botanical Cyanotypes Workshop: Plants, Chemistry and Creativity!

Sat, May 24, 2025 1pm to 2pm

Join Botanic Garden staff to create and take home one-of-a-kind botanical sun prints using light-sensitive fabric! You provide the creativity, and we’ll supply everything else, including plant...

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Greenhouse Tour

Sat, May 24, 2025 3pm to 4pm

Did you know that vanilla comes from an orchid? Or that cycads saw the rise and fall of the dinosaurs and are still with us today? These stories, along with many more, highlight the wealth of plant...

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Keep the Tradition Alive!

Sat, Oct 26, 2024 11am to 1pm

This is a past event.

Does your firstie plant need repotting? Is it not as perky as it was way back in September when you adopted it? Do you have any questions about how to care for it? If so, Botanic Garden staff can...

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Highlight: Trees of Mount Holyoke Tour

Sat, Oct 26, 2024 9am to 10am

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One of the most alluring aspects of campus are the trees that envelop the campus in an ever-changing mantle. Join Botanic Garden director and curator Tom Clark for a walking tour during which he...

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Botanic Garden Tour - Reunion II

Sun, May 26, 2024 8:30am to 9:30am

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From towering trees to native woodland gems, our various gardens display a botanical richness that rivals that found in the Botanic Garden’s Talcott Greenhouse. Join Botanic Garden Director and...

Talcott Greenhouse

Botanic Garden Tour

Sun, May 19, 2024 8:30am to 9:30am

This is a past event.

From towering trees to native woodland gems, our various gardens display a botanical richness that rivals that found in the Botanic Garden’s Talcott Greenhouse. Join Botanic Garden Director and...

Talcott Greenhouse

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