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St. Mary's Arboretum Association
Welcome to the St. Mary's Arboretum Association's website. Check out our mission statement, upcoming events, people involved in the project and beautiful pictures of our campus. Come back often for updates and new information!Contact us: SMArboretum@smcm.edu
College Earns Tree Campus USA Award for Second Year Running
The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized St. Mary’s College of Maryland as a 2012 Tree Campus USA. This distinction acknowledges that St. Mary’s College has met the core standards for effective campus forest management, including having a tree advisory committee and a campus tree-care plan. Read more.
Check out our upcoming events page to learn about all of the events the St. Mary's Arboretum Association holds. Also, explore the past events page to see all of the wonderful things we have done. You will find interesting information and photos in our Arboretum brochure, too.
Supporting the Arboretum
At St. Mary's College of Maryland, there are numerous ways for you to give to the Arboretum and improve the campus landscape. Learn more about adopting trees and dedicating benches.
Eric Reed from Grounds watering a campus tree during this hot, dry summer of 2012 (photo right)
Exciting News!
The arboretum has been named as a Level One Arboretum (approved by the Morton Register of Arboreta). The campus has been designated as a Tree Campus USA site by the Arbor Day Foundation of America, and the College's majestic willow oak at the Garden of Remembrance has been ranked in the state of Maryland’s “top 20” for that particular tree species. Come and visit and see what all the buzz is about!
While in St. Mary's City, be sure to visit Historic St. Mary's City. Their walking trails have been named to the Top 10 list of walks in the United States by the American Volkssport Association. Enjoy the beautiful views and breathe deep!
Here is a nice article about the Arboretum from St. Mary's own, The Point News.
