Visitor Guide and Map - Oregon State...
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Peavy Arboretum
OSU College Forests
Come visit the Peavy Arboretum
at OSU College Forests where a
variety of native species are
represented, along with several
noteworthy and unique species.
Enjoy our extended trail network
showcasing hundreds of labeled
trees and interpretive signs. Pack
a picnic, explore the arboretum
and take advantage of the gateway
to the McDonald-Dunn Forest!
For More Information call (541) 737-4452 or
check our web page at http://www.cof.orst.edu/cf/
Gateway to McDonald Research Forest...
A network of trails and forest roads lead you
from the Arboretum to trickling streams, sce-
nic viewpoints and historic remnants. Learn
about forest ecology and forest management on
the three interpretive trails which begin in the
Arboretum. The roads are open to horse, bicy-
cle and foot travel.
Stop by the Badewitz Kiosk to obtain informa-
tion on McDonald Forest and the Arboretum.
If you have further questions, visit the Re-
search Forests Field Office northwest of the
Arboretum.
Group Activities…
The Arboretum and the surrounding forest of-
fer a variety of outdoor recreational and educa-
tional opportunities for youth, adult and family
groups. The Firefighter Memorial Shelter is
available for educational use on rainy days.
For more information about self-guided group
use of the Forest, please contact our office in
advance at 541-737-6702.
Visitor Guide and Map
Things to Know…
*Fires and camping are not allowed in the Ar-
boretum. Campfires can escape, threatening the
forest and adjacent homes.
*Please do not remove plants or artifacts.
These are important for the enjoyment of other
visitors and for research purposes.
*Please drive carefully. The speed limit is 15
m.p.h
College Forests | Peavy Arboretum
8692 Peavy Arboretum Road,
Corvallis, OR 97330
Trees and Trails...
Redcedar Run Trail
Along this trail you will see larches, hem-
locks and a Persian ironwood. The trail
also features an interpretive sign that pre-
sents an opportunity to learn more about
cherries.
Maritime Meander Trail
This trail features a variety of interna-
tional pines, a Chinese arborvitae and a
true cedar. Interpretive signs about chest-
nuts and walnuts can also be found on this
trail.
Fir Hollow Trail
Greek fir, Pacific madrone and cascara
buckthorn line this trail along with hazel-
nut, Alaska-cedar and an array of native
species.
Sequoia Trail
Follow this trail to experience the Califor-
nia-like setting of giant sequoias and red-
woods. An interpretive sign featuring his-
torical information can be found on this
trail as well.
Firefighter Memorial Trail
This trail features Oregon ash, Oregon
white oak and identification information
about poisonoak.
*Unique and noteworthy tree species are
highlighted on the map inside.
Through the Years...
Peavy Arboretum…
Peavy Arboretum was dedicated in 1926. The Arbo-
retum was named after George W. Peavy, the first
Dean of the College of Forestry (1910-1940) and
President of OSU (1934-1940). Peavy Arboretum is
a part of McDonald Research Forest, managed by
Oregon State University’s College of Forestry since
1964.
The Oregon Forest Nursery and the CCC…
Peavy Arboretum was originally a six acre tree culti-
vation site in the 1920’s called the Oregon Forest
Nursery. The Nursery greatly benefited from the ar-
rival of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in
the 1930’s, which was the Government’s solution to
the economic woes of the Great Depression. This
small site was converted into a major seedling sup-
plier by the laborers of Camp Arboretum in 1935.
The sign shop, which produced hundreds of rustic-
styled signs for the State Forestry Department, and
the concrete foundations that remain throughout the
Arboretum are relics of the CCC era.
Changes and Improvements…
Peavy Lodge was built in 1948 and served as crew
barracks for the State Forestry Department’s Fire-
fighters. Today Peavy Lodge is managed by the
OSU College of Liberal Arts.
Along the Firefighters Memorial trail, there is a 45'
wide open air shelter available to educational groups
for rainy day use. The shelter, along with the nine
surrounding ponderosa pines, is dedicated to nine
firefighters who perished protecting our natural for-
est resources.
Streams around the Arboretum run into the fish
pond near the Lodge. These waterways power the
fish ladder, which facilitates the movement of fish.
The Arboretum Today…
In 2010, a complete inventory of the trees in
the Arboretum was conducted. Hundreds of
GPS waypoints were compiled in a GIS data-
base, paving the way for the creation of an up-
dated list of tree species and an Arboretum
map.
A series of interpretive signs have been in-
stalled throughout the Arboretum to provide
additional information to visitors. These signs
feature tips on identification, as well as provide
history and fun facts about trees found in the
Peavy Arboretum.
New, up-to-date tree labels have been installed
along the trail system to highlight the array of
species and make the Arboretum more accessi-
ble to everyone. It is our hope that these im-
provements will increase the Arboretum’s
value as an educational center for the whole
community.
We continue to work towards this goal and fu-
ture plans include the addition of more trees,
trails and tools to help the public learn more
about our diverse surroundings.