The Polly Hill Arboretum has been awarded a Level IV Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. ArbNet is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity, and professionalism. PHA is also recognized as an accredited arboretum in the Morton Register of Arboreta, a database […]
Daily (excluding Wednesdays) 9:30am-4pm Beginning Saturday, September 4, 2021, for the fall season Late summer and early fall is a perfect time to plant. We are thrilled to re-open our in-person plant sale beginning September 4! Our end-of-the-season sale offers a wide variety of unique trees, shrubs, perennials, and Island natives, all discounted 30%. In […]
With great sadness, the staff, Board, and former Board members of the Arboretum share the news of the passing of PHA Director Emeritus Stephen A. Spongberg on March 18th, 2021. “Steve set the foundation for the quality growth and high standards of PHA that we continue today. He was a collections advocate who believed that […]
Gnomes have been known to be spotted on the PHA grounds once February break begins (starting Feb. 20, 2021). Follow the clues written by an expert gnome spotter. You can find the clues in a brochure box next to the PHA Visitor Center. Here, you can also find the PHA Quest, and a Winter Tree […]
Shop our selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and Island native plants! All plants discounted 30%. PHA members receive an additional 20% off. Schedule a pickup time and collect your plants at our contactless pickup area. Open September 14 through October 12 at 5pm Eastern Time SHOP NOW! Here’s how it works: Members may use code […]
We are now offering small-group, socially distant tours! We are happy to announce the resumption of guided tours on a limited basis, with new considerations for coronavirus safety. Tuesday and Thursday mornings we will offer tours led by volunteer docents with advanced registration required to ensure small groups and the ability to socially distance. SIGN […]
The Arboretum has had its own quest in past years, and was at one time part of an Island-wide quest. Youth Educator Elliott Bennett recently revived this fun tradition with a fresh take. Designing a new Arboretum quest along with Education, Membership, and Outreach Coordinator Ann Quigley, Elliott has created an engaging way for kids […]
A note to PHA members and friends: We hope you and your loved ones are safe and healthy. We believe that in these uncertain times, community is more important than ever! The PHA staff and Board of Directors are all engaged in the good work of keeping the Arboretum vital and accessible to our Island visitors […]
To the Polly Hill Arboretum extended community, We want to assure you we are monitoring the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in close coordination with our Island community, and state and national health officials. Our first priority is to protect the health and safety of all who visit PHA, while continuing to maintain our historic landscape […]
Due to the popularity of the Art in the Arboretum Exhibit at Polly Hill Arboretum last season, we will host an outdoor art exhibit again this year featuring artwork inspired by the plants and landscapes at the Arboretum. Have you taken photographs of the landscape, sketched a flower, or painted a vista of the Arboretum? […]