Stranahan Arboretum

ARBORETUM AUDIO TOUR

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Program Coordinator
Sandra Stutzenstein

The University of Toledo R. A. Stranahan Arboretum has a full array of micro-environments within its 47 acres. Besides the outstanding collection of rare and interesting trees from all over the world, the Arboretum also has a restored prairie, a wetland area, a pond, a ravine (probably formed by an ancient glacial seep), and new and old growth forest areas. The entire facility is located within the "Oak Openings" sand dune region.

Stranahan Arboretum : Fall 01
Fall colors at the Arboretum

Director: Dr. Daryl Moorhead (419-841-1007) or 419-530-2017 daryl.moorhead@utoledo.edu

Program Coordinator: Sandra Stutzenstein (419) 841-1007 sandra.stutzenstein@utoledo.edu

Horticulturist: Walter Schulisch (419) 882-6806 walter.schulisch@utoledo.edu

News and Upcoming Events/Research/Service Projects:

Maple Sugaring Science: In-class activities available. Contact arb program coordinator.

Research Projects: See "Research Page" for more

Studying Plant Communities Over Time (SPOT): A delayed mowing program studying plant community change over time and its effects on the urban landscape's environment.

GIS/GPS collection database: An opportunity to learn the function of this technology in our world. Also, a review of records.

Lysimeter Project: A brownfield research project studying how plants can remove toxic waste from soil. Dr. Daryl Dwyer

Micro-Climate Station: One of many stations world wide monitoring climate. Dr. Jiquan Chen

Ground Sensors: Recording soil moisture and climate. Dr. Alison Spongberg.

Volunteer/Service Projects: Opportunities range from getting involved with most of the project above, as well as land management projects. See Volunteer/Internship page.

Office Hours: Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm.

Visitation by the general public is restricted until further notice due to impending construction and ongoing research.

Stranahan Arboretum, University of Toledo, 4131 Tantara Drive, Toledo, Ohio 43623, U.S.A
Phone : (419) 841-1007