The Native Plant Collection was established in 1931. At the time, 60 acres had been set aside to create the Connecticut College Arboretum. Twenty acres of this original allotment, between Williams ...

CAES officials said they continue to expand and cause a threat to our agriculture and forests, especially Connecticut’s production of apples, grapes, hops, and several tree species.

The 12 species of oak trees native to Connecticut have seen challenges in recent years. Barsky said leaf litter is accumulating in forests due to a lack of routine fires.

Construction crews began major infrastructure improvements on LaSalle Road in West Hartford Center. WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — ...