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Dodge PerformingWhat is an arboretum?
An arboretum is a place where trees, plants, and shrubs are identified and maintained for their educational and aesthetic value. At St. Mary’s College of Maryland, we partner with Historic St. Mary’s City and the St. Mary’s Parish to maintain our own campus-wide arboretum.
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St. Mary's College Arboretum Association
The St. Mary’s College Arboretum Association strives to preserve the natural habitat of St. Mary’s College of Maryland through the identification and preservation of local plant life. It also hosts regular informational workshops and training sessions that are open to the public.
The St. Mary’s Arboretum Association pledges to:
- label trees and plants on campus
- identify, create and protect habitats for native animals and plants
- plant primarily native species to support birds and beneficial insect populations