February is when it starts to feel like spring in the Arboretum. There is the occasional sunny day and many trees and shrubs are beginning to bud. The blooms, colors, scents, and textures of the Winter Garden are still exquisite and Magnolia Trail feels alive this time of year.
Winter Weather
Winter weather like snow and ice can occur in February at the Arboretum. Plan ahead and check our Recent Updates page for information about Visitor Center and park road closures resulting from unsafe conditions. Otherwise, make sure you dress for the weather before your visit! Wear layers and shoes that can get muddy!
Hoyt Arboretum has a weather station! Check back here to see what the weather looks like before your visit:
This Month at Hoyt Arboretum
Conifers of the World February 14, 2026 at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Brainy Birds February 21, 2026 at 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Winter Tree Energy February 28, 2026 at 1:00 pm – 3:15 pm
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Exploring the Arboretum with young naturalists?
Check out our youth programs. From Tree Time Preschool Walks to seasonal Nature Searches for children of all ages, we’ve got you covered!
Witch Hazel ‘Exhibit’
At Hoyt Arboretum, our trails are more than paths through the forest—they’re galleries in a living museum, where trees and shrubs are thoughtfully arranged like exhibits. And this time of year, the Witch Hazel Exhibit steals the show as their signature, spidery flowers begin to unfurl. Read more about Witch Hazels at Hoyt Arboretum including some standout cultivars to visit on our blog.
The Winter Garden
Color, texture, scent, and capital “L”ife to explore in the Winter Garden. Take advantage of the long, sunny weekend to enjoy (it’s still cold- wear layers!).
Stop by the Visitor Center for a map and directions (10am-4pm daily).
For a self guided tour of the plants of the Winter Garden:
1. Visit our Plant Database
2. Click the “Tours” tab from the nav bar
3. Select the “Winter Garden Tour” from the dropdown menu
4. Learn more about the amazing plants in this cheerful sanctuary
PRO TIP: load the tour before you arrive (cell service and wifi can be spotty up here).
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