Type Arboretum Area 16 ha | Status Open to the public Phone +1 541-737-4452 | |
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Location near Corvallis, Oregon, United States Operated by Oregon State University Address NW Peavy Arboretum Rd, Corvallis, OR 97330, USA Hours Open today · 7AM–6PMSaturday7AM–6PMSunday7AM–6PMMonday7AM–6PMTuesday7AM–6PMWednesday7AM–6PMThursday7AM–6PMFriday7AM–6PMSuggest an edit Similar Chip Ross Park, Bald Hill Natural Area, Corvallis Hotel, Avery Park and Natural A, Avery House Nature C | ||
Peavy arboretum january 30 2015
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.
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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. 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:
Specimens are mapped and clearly labeled.
References
Peavy Arboretum Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA