Welcome
to The Webster Arboretum

The mission of the Webster Arboretum is to provide a beautifully maintained park-like setting for aesthetic enjoyment and the awareness of the value and beauty of horticulture. We are dedicated to fostering the understanding of botanical resources by providing educational opportunities to the public through signage, regularly scheduled tours, and educational/conservational experiences.

Mission Statement

Explore Our Park

Explore our park with 1½ miles of trails through beautiful gardens and groves. Enjoy native trees like crabapples, vibrant perennial gardens, and a pond. With benches for relaxation and events year-round, it’s ideal for contemplation. Rent the Curry building for celebrations or enjoy a picnic nearby.

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Beautiful Gardens

Evergreens, perennial, herb gardens, aquatic features, and more.

Wooded Trails

1½ miles of walking trails through pristine gardens, groves and wooded areas

Wildlife

Discover wildlife in our arboretum, including birds and insects.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Apr 24
Orioles and Hummingbirds
Curry Building
RSVP
Apr 24, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Curry Building, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580, USA
Presented by Liz Magnanti, the owner of The Bird House in Pittsford, NY. Orioles and Hummingbirds spend their winters in Central and South America and migrate back to North America in the spring for breeding season. Learn all about these beautiful birds and how to attract them to your backyard!
Fri, May 16
Lilacs
Outside - Rain or Shine
RSVP
May 16, 2025, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Outside - Rain or Shine, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580, USA
Presented by Karen Napoli, Master Gardener from Monroe County and gardener at The Webster Arboretum. Learn about various lilac species, as well as the care and pruning of the lilac. Bring your hand pruners to try your hand at pruning, as well as to snip a few lilac blossoms to take home.
Tue, Jun 17
Composting 102
Curry Building
RSVP
Jun 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Curry Building, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580, USA
Presented by Master Gardener Wendy Mendola. “…because rinds, limbs, manure, leaves, garden cleanout, etc... are Terrible Things to Waste!" Get started or learn new methods to compost your food and garden debris. This is an interactive discussion regarding the ways and means of composting.
Sat, Jul 19
Honoring Life – One Frog at a Time
Outside - Far Side of The Pond
RSVP
Jul 19, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Outside - Far Side of The Pond, 1700 Schlegel Rd, Webster, NY 14580, USA
The Frog Lady: Margot Fass MD catered to children from 6-9 years of age. “It all started with a little frog" and spiraled out. Check out her whimsical illustrated children’s book, Froggy Family’s First Frolic; and join us to discover the life of the frog.