Welcome to the Arb
Our 125-acre campus natural resource—free and open to all—connects Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ and the surrounding community to nature and to each other. With 2.5 miles of trails through three ecosystems, the Arboretum at Âé¶¹ÊÓÆµ (the Arb, for short) holds hundreds of different species of trees, shrubs, native plants, birds, and animals.
For a fun trail to run, a shady labyrinth to walk, a sunny meadow for a blanket, or to learn more about our natural history, you’ll find it here and more. Reflect, recreate, contemplate, and delight in the natural world of our place here in Minnesota.
Contact
Location: South end of campus
Parking: Campus visitor parking lots M and N
Hours: daylight, all year
Melva Lind Interpretive Center hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and by appointment
Phone: (507) 933-6181
Email:Ìýarboretum [at] gustavus.eduÌý
Instagram: @gustavus_arboretum
Visit
Visit
Explore over 2.5 miles of scenic trails through forests, prairie, and more—perfect for walking, running, biking, or skiing in the winter. Open year-round with no admission fee. You can also utilize the Arboretum grounds and Melva Lind Interpretive Center for a class trip or community event, to celebrate a special occasion like a wedding or graduation.

Explore and Learn
Explore and Learn
Discover the diverse gardens, trees, shrubs, prairie grasses, wildflowers, birds, insects, and wildlife that make the Arboretum a vibrant natural habitat.

Mission and History
Mission and History
With abundant gardens, coniferous forest, tallgrass prairie, and deciduous forest, the Arboretum invites exploration in every season. Learn more about our mission and history.

Volunteering and Financial Support
Volunteering and Financial Support
The Arboretum thrives thanks to generous volunteers and donors who support its gardens, events, and conservation efforts. Students and community members can volunteer individually or as group for long-time and one-time projects. Financial supporters can join the Friends of the Arboretum at various membership levels or can adopt a tree and make a tribute or memorial gift.


Winter run in the Arb
