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Apr 19, 2024 · News. Rainbow of Colors: Iris in Bloom. May 15, 2024. Iris season is upon us! You can find 7 different iris species and hybrids and over 40 different varieties blooming throughout the Arboretum in the spring and summer. Don’t Delay: Tree Peonies Now on Display! May 3, 2024.
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The Arboretum at Penn State. 541 reviews. #1 of 53 things to do in State College. Gardens. Write a review. What people are saying. “ Amazingly beautiful jewel ” May 2023. ... bat houses, active bee hives that can be safely viewed, quiet places to sit/read/watch/enjoy. Great spot for picnic. By Melanie L. “ tranquil ” Sep 2022.
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- Pollinator and Bird Garden
- Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden
- Hartley Wood and The Marilyn Quigley Gerhold Wildflower Trail
- Prairie Restoration Project
- The Bellefonte Central Rail Trail
This three-acre garden showcases the astounding diversity of Pennsylvania’s pollinator and bird species, as well as the plants and ecosystems upon which they depend. Designed in partnership with Penn State’s Center for Pollinator Research, ornithology faculty, and other University and outside experts, the new garden connects scholarly research with...
This family-favorite destination is modeled on the central Pennsylvania landscape and celebrates the flora, fauna, and natural history of our region. Designed to encourage curiosity and exploration, the garden offers many “nature play” activities and serves as a hub for our children’s and family educational programs.
Approximately 30 acres of the Arboretum are occupied by a remnant old growth forest, the Hartley Wood. An important step in securing the future of this unique habitat was made possible by a generous gift from Henry Gerhold, establishing the Gerhold Wildflower Trail and enabling the restoration of the forest’s native plant communities.
While limestone prairies were never common in central Pennsylvania, their existence was noted as long ago as the 1770s, and some remnant parcels persist to this day. By recreating this rare but native plant community, the hope is to contribute to the ecological diversity of the local landscape and restore some of the region’s natural heritage.
This crushed limestone trail follows the former Bellefonte Central Railroad bed for 1.3 miles through the Arboretum. Because of its quiet and naturalistic setting, the trail offers an exceptional recreational opportunity close to campus and the community. In addition, many hikers and bicyclists use it as an alternative route to campus. Learn more a...
Website. arboretum .psu .edu. The Arboretum at Penn State (370 acres), which contains the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens, is a new arboretum at The Pennsylvania State University adjacent to its University Park campus in State College, Pennsylvania. It is Penn State's second arboretum, joining the Arboretum at Penn State Behrend, which was created ...
The Arboretum at Penn State is a peaceful oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of Penn State’s main campus in State College. Rose garden sitting area. The Arboretum is located 1 mile west of Beaver Stadium, near the intersection of Park Avenue and Bigler Road, across the street from the Katz Law School Building.
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