Billed as a community-sponsored botanical project, the Arboretum hosts hundreds of educational and recreational field trips and tours each year for public schools, senior citizens groups, elderhostels, civic groups and community organizations. Visitors of all ages learn about nature, botany, horticulture, plant species native to the Appalachians, and ecology. Members of the community, gardeners, homeowners, natural history and nature buffs participate in the Arboretum tours, workshops, seminars, demonstrations, cultural activities, day trips and natural history travel tours.
To make reservations for a guided or self tour call (540) 568-3194,
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday or click here for a tour reservation form.