{"id":229,"date":"2018-11-20T16:28:50","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T16:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/sustainability\/?page_id=229"},"modified":"2026-03-31T17:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T17:27:13","slug":"arboretum-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/sustainability\/arboretum-2\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Mary\u2019s Arboretum"},"content":{"rendered":"
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At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, more than 300 acres of developed and undeveloped land showcase the best in Southern Maryland wildlife. The Office of Sustainability commits itself to preserve this precious habitat by collaborating with local organizations in conservation and restoration efforts.<\/p>\n

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What is an arboretum?<\/h2>\n

An arboretum is a place where trees, plants, and shrubs are identified and maintained for their educational and aesthetic value. At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, we partner with Historic St. Mary\u2019s City and the St. Mary\u2019s Parish to maintain our own campus-wide arboretum.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0St. Mary\u2019s College Arboretum Association\u00a0<\/a>strives to preserve the natural habitat of St. Mary\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

The St. Mary\u2019s Arboretum Association pledges to:<\/p>\n