Core Arboretum
located in Morgantown, West Virginia
The Core Arboretum spans 91 acres and is located alongside the Monongahela River in Morgantown, WV. It's owned and operated by WVU and you can actually park at the colliseum in order to access the arboretum.
Early on it was part of a family farm. The property was acquired by the university in the 40s and was named after Professor Earl Lemley Core who was instrumental in securing it for biological and botanical studies.
The aboretum has a ton of different types of both native and non-native trees and over 300 species of woody plants. There are 3.5 miles of trails that go deeper into heavily forested areas and 3 acres of "specimen" trees that were planted. more common types of trees include silver maples, various hardwood and oaks. There is also an abundance of wildflowers in the arboretum.
The arboretum does host weddings, but they are subject to availability. Correspondence and donations should be directed to: Core Arboretum, WVU Dept. of Biology, PO Box 6057, Morgantown, WV 26506-6057
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located in Morgantown, West Virginia
The Core Arboretum spans 91 acres and is located alongside the Monongahela River in Morgantown, WV. It's owned and operated by WVU and you can actually park at the colliseum in order to access the arboretum.
Early on it was part of a family farm. The property was acquired by the university in the 40s and was named after Professor Earl Lemley Core who was instrumental in securing it for biological and botanical studies.
The aboretum has a ton of different types of both native and non-native trees and over 300 species of woody plants. There are 3.5 miles of trails that go deeper into heavily forested areas and 3 acres of "specimen" trees that were planted. more common types of trees include silver maples, various hardwood and oaks. There is also an abundance of wildflowers in the arboretum.
The arboretum does host weddings, but they are subject to availability. Correspondence and donations should be directed to: Core Arboretum, WVU Dept. of Biology, PO Box 6057, Morgantown, WV 26506-6057
No Current News
Bissonnette Gardens
Brooks Memorial Arboretum
C. Fred Edwards Conservatory
Core Arboretum
Cranberry Glades Botanical Area
Prabhupada's Palace of Gold
View all gardens in West Virginia
Address:
Monongahela Boulevard
Morgantown, WV 26505
Hours & Times:
Daily, during Daylight hours
Admission:
Free (Donations welcomed)
Phone:
(304) 293-5201 ext. 31547
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Monongahela Boulevard
Morgantown, WV 26505
Hours & Times:
Daily, during Daylight hours
Admission:
Free (Donations welcomed)
Phone:
(304) 293-5201 ext. 31547
Visit the Official Website
Gardens To See provides the latest travel and tourist information for public and private gardens around the world, but it is subject to change and difficult to maintain. If you have further information or pictures you would like to add, contact us.
Please make sure to call the garden in advance to check for changes in times and availablity. Some gardens have seasonal hours only.
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