Hofstra University Arboretum

The Hofstra University Arboretum (240 acres (97 ha)) is an arboretum located across the Hofstra University campus, in Hempstead, New York. Hofstra's campus is a member of the American Public Gardens Association, and is one of 430 arboreta in the United States.[1]

The Hofstra campus contains more than 12,000 evergreen and deciduous trees, representing 625 species and varieties of woody plants. The arboretum includes both native and exotic trees. A bird sanctuary has also been developed on two acres of land, serving as an educational prototype for the state of New York.

Gallery

• Hofstra University Arboretum
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  A sitting area in the Arboretum with a statue
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  An alternative footpath with a bench in the Arboretum
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  The Arboretum in winter
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  The Arboretum (near) inside the south side of campus with Hempstead Plains (far)

See also

• List of botanical gardens and arboretums in the United States

References

1. "ARBORETUM". Hofstra University. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved August 30, 2015.

External links

• Official website

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