Image Galleries

This is a new picture gallery for the Friends of The Frelinghuysen Arboretum. Click on the title of one of the albums below to open it where you may then browse the pictures.

We welcome pictures from all our friends and visitors -- send any you would like to see here to webmaster@arboretumfriends.org.

THE FRIENDS MEMBERS ONLY NEW YEAR’S PARTY A wonderful afternoon was had by all who attended this annual event for Members of the Friends on Sunday, January 13. Dorothy Smullen gave a most interesting talk on The Botany and History of Holiday Dessert, which was followed by a delicious array of finger foods, both sweet and savory. Following are a couple of photos of this lovely afternoon, taken by Meri Tango; thank you Meri! We also want to thank our very talented floral arrangers, Marge Hulstrunk, Sherrie Carr and Russell Gatzke for the beautiful table decorations.
2018 Gingerbread Wonderland Winners Congratulations to all of this year's winners! Adult -- Barbara Amabile Child -- Joey and Anna Staltari Family -- Berardino family School -- Magg&Harris class Scouts -- Troop #96637 Special Needs -- Benjamin Do
In Bloom - 11/21/18 Several weeks ago, we featured photos of ongoing work being done on the patios surrounding the Haggerty Education Center. Installation of new patios and handrails has now been completed, just in time for the Gingerbread Wonderland activities! Be sure to visit us soon. Click the images to see them enlarged. Thanks to Margery Ennist for the beautiful images.
A Sunday Saunter Amidst Fall Colors Frequent visitor Steve Kanan sent this batch of beautiful shots from a walk at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum yesterday. Thanks, Steve, for thes great shots.
Fall In Bloom - 10/31/18 Fall in all its glory has finally arrived at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, lots of color via foliage, berries and flowers. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! Ilex verticillata ‘Red Sprite’ Japanese Maple and Ornamental Grasses Anemone Thanks to Margery Ennist for the beautiful images.
Construction Project - 10/17/18 The patios and walkways leading up to the Haggerty Education Center are under renovation. You may have noticed the orange mesh construction barriers and signs leading to an alternate entrance to the building; we promise this is just a temporary and minor inconvenience, please don’t let it stop you from visiting us! The photos below show a partially completed patio and the main entrance demolition in progress. Click an image to see it enlarged. Images courtesy Margery Ennist.
In Bloom - 10/10/18 Many butterflies are fluttering and nectaring around our late-season flowers, including newly hatched Monarchs. Following are a few photographs of our visitors. Black Swallowtail Butterfly Cabbage White Butterfly Monarch Butterfly Click the image to see it enlarged. Images courtesy Margery Ennist.
In Bloom - 10/3/18 The beautiful colors of fall are beginning to show themselves, this lovely Green Mountain Sugar Maple welcomes all visitors to The Frelinghuysen Arboretum at the East Hanover Avenue entrance. Click the image to see it enlarged. Images courtesy Margery Ennist.
In Bloom - 9/26/18 Although Fall is officially here, there are still many plants in bloom at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum! Also, the tropical plants will be moving to their winter quarters shortly, so be sure to visit soon! Today's pictures are: Purple Gomphrenas and Orange Zinnias Blue Morning Glories Mickey Mouse Taro, Xanthosoma atrovirens ‘Variegatum Monstrosum’ Click the images to see these and more enlarged. Images courtesy Margery Ennist.
In Bloom - 9/5/18 The tropical plants at The Frelinghuysen Arboretum are loving these hot, humid days. A giant Banana plant and a few Elephant Ears Colocasia esculenta cv. ‘Hawaiian Punch’ in pots at the entrance to The Haggerty Education Center A variety of tropical plants in the circle garden by the parking lot Click the images to see these and more enlarged in our website's In Bloom page. Images courtesy Margery Ennist.