A Special Place

For Nature and People


Schools Field Trip
October, 2023

WMS Builder’s Club, and WHS Key Club visited The Arboretum
—for a little phenology, and then some woodland exploration.

Territorial Oak—On To A New Life
When the Territorial Oak sprouted from its acorn, this was still Indian country. The squirrel who probably planted this tree nearly 250 years ago was just doing its job. When the area was surveyed, this tree's diameter at breast height was 16 inches and was used as the “witness” tree from which much of this area was platted.  Click Here To Read More

Autumn In The Arboretum

2023

Generac Welcome and Education Center Dedication

Spring 2023

Arbor Day Whitewater Schools Field Trip.

Tree Sale—2023

Once again sold out, in spite of the weather.


  • Planting New Trees

    Volunteers add to the growing list of native species in the Arboretum

  • Tree City Recognition by DNR

    City Crew and DNR Rep add beauty and diversity to the Arboretum

 

The Generac Welcome and Education Center

Pavilion kit donated by Generac.
Assembly powered primarily by Generac volunteers.


Whitewater Schools Field Trip

WMS Builder’s Club, and WHS Key Club visited
The Arboretum
—for tree science and tree planting.

Fall Workshops—
Interesting, Informative


Being Built—Watch It Grow

It’s Happening

Transformation From Park Into Arboretum


What is the Arboretum At Starin Park?

The Arboretum At Starin Park
is a project of the
Whitewater Urban Forestry Commission

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