The Arboretum is a tree & wildflower preserve.

Please help us in being good stewards of the Arboretum!

• Please discard all trash and recyclables in the correct receptacles. Help us preserve this beautiful space!

• Do not remove any natural or man-made materials from the Arboretum (flower picking, plant or wood removal)

• No flames anywhere in the Arboretum, including grilling fires.

• Extinguish cigarettes, discard cold butts in trash cans

• Group sports on the lawn are prohibited.

• Please do not feed the ducks. The Arboretum’s pond habitat can support only a small number of ducks. When they rely on food from the public, they overpopulate and deteriorate the pond’s health.

• Leashed dogs are welcome! Please pick up after your dog. Courtesy bags are located at both of our welcome boards, please dispose of bag(s) in trash can.

• People and dogs must stay out of the pond, streams, and water features. Our ponds and streams are for ducks, turtles, frogs, and fish.

• Fishing is prohibited.

• No bicycles allowed on chipped trails. Use of gravel road between Neff Ave and University Blvd is allowed for student access to campus.

• Professional photographers must register in advance for photo sessions. See our photography policy at https://www.jmu.edu/arboretum/visit/photography.shtml

• If you witness an incident that needs rescue or law enforcement, please call:

JMU EMERGENCY LINE 540-568-6911