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The Arboretum features more than 1,000 acres of magnificent gardens, model landscapes, and natural areas-from woodlands and wetlands to prairie-with extensive collections of northern-hardy plants. Tour the Arboretum on 12.5 miles of garden paths and hiking trails. Walk the close gardens and bike, walk or drive Three-Mile Drive to see more gardens and collections. The University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum is part of the Department of Horticultural Science within the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the University of Minnesota. Our mission is to provide a community and national resource for horticultural and environmental information, research and public education; to develop and evaluate plants and horticultural practices for cold climates; and to inspire and delight all visitors with quality plants in well-designed and maintained displays, collections, model landscapes, and conservation areas.
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To be the world-class northern landscape arboretum.
We believe:
- Plants are the basis of life on earth and a critical part of establishing and maintaining a viable urban and rural ecosystem.
- People of all ages benefit by understanding the value of trees and other plants in their lives.
- We must continue to support research to discover new knowledge about plants.
- Plants are a necessary part of the emotional and spiritual well-being of all people. Horticulture is a nurturing and creative activity.
- Dissemination of horticultural information is an essential outreach activity of the Arboretum. This dissemination includes landscape models, collections, and gardens, as well as written, visual, and verbal formats in order to reach all the community.
- It is our commitment to create an atmosphere of excitement, enthusiasm, and interest about the living environment.
- We will strive to be accessible and welcoming to all people.
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- Education
- Research
- Gardens and Collections
- Andersen Horticultural Library
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