Edith J. Carrier Arboretum
Visiting the Arboretum
The Edith J. Carrier Arboretum, a woodland sanctuary on the James Madison University campus, is a public urban garden and forested greenspace that preserves native plant species, provides opportunities for research, and promotes knowledge of the botanical and natural world for people of all ages.
Our Vision
To inspire outdoor engagement in a woodland sanctuary.
Current Art Exhibition
Frances Coates | March 2 - May 1
Wildflowers in Virginia are representatives of 189 families. Paintings from15 families have been selected to exhibit in the Frances Plecker Education Center at the Edith Carrier Arboretum, and will include one or two family members that bloom around the arboretum grounds during March and April.
March Photo Contest Winner!
Sarah Vincent Williams!
To submit to our monthly photo contest, message us on Facebook with your entries.
Photos must be high resolution and taken within the current month, up to 3 submissions
This summer we were thrilled to be included in Virginia Homegrown's Plant of the Month segment. We chose to highlight one of our favorite summer annuals, Rockin' Deep Purple Salvia. Take a look!
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
(540)-568-3194 | ejcarboretum@jmu.edu
Frances Plecker Education Center | Monday - Friday | 8 AM - 4 PM
