Category Archives: Forest Park

Forest Park Plant Collection Accredited as Class II Arboretum

Posted on August 28, 2019 by

The Forest Park Arboretum in Springfield has been awarded a Level II Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum, for achieving particular standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation … Continue reading →

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Forest Park Arboretum Project

Posted on June 12, 2019 by

ReGreen Springfield, aided with a grant from the state Department of Conservation and Recreation, have begun an initiative to bring a nationally recognized arboretum to Forest Park with the goal of educating residents of Springfield about the trees they have … Continue reading →

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