Peavy Arboretum

Peavy Arboretum (40 acres) is an arboretum operated by Oregon State University and located on Arboretum Road, Corvallis, Oregon. It is open to the public daily without charge.

Peavy Arboretum
Lodge at Peavy
TypeArboretum
Locationnear Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Coordinates44°39′24″N 123°13′56″W
Area40-acre (16 ha)
Operated byOregon State University
StatusOpen to the public

The arboretum was dedicated by the university in 1926, operated as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp from 1933–1942, and reverted to College of Forestry management in 1964.[1] While the CCC was active, they planted trees, expanded the nursery, constructed Cronemiller Lake, and built roads, trails, and firebreaks.

Plants

Today the arboretum includes a variety of native and exotic woody plants, including:

Trail and sign at Peavy

Specimens are mapped and clearly labeled.

See also
  • List of botanical gardens in the United States

References
  1. "History of Peavy Arboretum". Oregon State University College of Forestry. Archived from the original on 2010-06-21. Retrieved 2009-06-25.
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