• Garden Tested, Planet Approved: Arboreta Inspiring Sustainable Lifestyles

    By Jessica Turner-Skoff, PhD, associate director, science communications, Longwood Gardens and Rachel Novick, PhD, LEED AP, director of sustainability, The Morton Arboretum One of the most powerful impacts our institutions can make in sustainability is to educate and inspire our guests and members to take action in their own lives. By modeling practical, site-based sustainability…

  • Trees, People, and Arboreta: An Interview with ArbNet Leader Dr. Andrea Brennan

    In late 2022, ArbNet was excited to launch a new position, ArbNet Leader, to help grow the interactive community of arboreta into its second decade. Andrea Brennan, PhD, joined the team as the first in that position. Now that she has several months at ArbNet “under her belt”, we asked her some questions about her…

  • News for Arboreta

    ArbNet gathers a curated stream of stories, announcements, and breakthroughs from across the global tree community, helping arboreta stay informed on the issues and innovations shaping their work.  From conservation milestones to policy updates and sector-wide trends, this page brings together timely, relevant coverage to support decision-making, inspire new ideas, and keep professionals connected to…

  • Brunswick Park Arboretum: Community-Led Arboreta as a Long-Term Strategy for Tree Diversity

    Brunswick Park is a Level I community-led arboretum located in Wednesbury, Brunswick, a town residing near Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Established in 2020, the arboretum showcases trees located in the Brunswick City Park that are led and managed in a collaborative effort between the Friends of Brunswick Park and government entities. The Friends of…

  • Arboreta Utilizing Grants for Accreditation

    Northwestern University Ecological Park & Botanic Gardens—Level IV Accreditation Northwestern University Ecological Park & Botanic Gardens used their 2019 ArbNet/BGCI Partnership Program grant increasing their species diversity and their research capacity to upgrade their accreditation in 2021. The Philippines is a megadiverse country and a priority for species conservation. It is home to a wide…

  • Events for Arboreta

    ArbNet shares information about upcoming conferences, workshops, trainings, and networking opportunities from across the global arboretum community, helping arboreta stay connected, informed, and inspired by the latest developments in the field. Browse the upcoming events featured below.  Visit the Past Events archive to discover past events near you that may reoccur in the future.  2026…

  • Accreditation Resources

    Whether you’re preparing your organization’s initial ArbNet accreditation application, upgrading to a higher level, or renewing, these resources are designed to help you navigate the process. Begin your ArbNet arboretum accreditation application online. Have questions about the ArbNet accreditation program process and application? Email the ArbNet staff at arbnet@mortonarb.org. Compare Levels of Arboretum Accreditation ArbNet’s…

  • Resources

    Explore these resources contributed by the arboretum community. Each page provides practical guidance and real-world examples to help you strengthen your arboretum and support global efforts to plant, study, celebrate, and conserve trees.

  • Garden Tested, Planet Approved: Arboreta inspiring sustainable lifestyles

    By: Jessica Turner-Skoff, Ph.D., Associate Director, Science Communications, Longwood Gardens and Rachel Novick, Ph.D. LEED AP, Director of Sustainability, The Morton Arboretum One of the most powerful impacts our institutions can make in sustainability is to educate and inspire our guests and members to take action in their own lives. By modeling practical, site-based sustainability…

  • Trees, people, and arboreta: An interview with the new ArbNet Leader, Dr. Andrea Brennan

    In late 2022, ArbNet was excited to launch a new position, ArbNet Leader, to help grow the interactive community of arboreta into its second decade. Dr. Andrea Brennan joined the team as the first in that position. Now that she has several months at ArbNet “under her belt”, we asked her some questions about her…