Peavy Arboretum
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Lodge at Peavy
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| Type | Arboretum |
| Location | near Corvallis, Oregon, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°39′20″N 123°13′51″W / 44.655649°N 123.230895°WCoordinates: 44°39′20″N 123°13′51″W / 44.655649°N 123.230895°W |
| Area | 40-acre (16 ha) |
| Operated by | Oregon State University |
| Status | Open to the public |
Peavy Arboretum (40 acres) is an arboretum operated by Oregon State University and located on Arboretum Road, Corvallis, Oregon. It is open to the public daily without charge.
The arboretum was dedicated by the university in 1926, operated as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp from 1933–1942, and reverted to College of Forestry management in 1964. While the CCC was active, they planted trees, expanded the nursery, constructed Cronemiller Lake, and built roads, trails, and firebreaks.
Today the arboretum includes a variety of native and exotic woody plants, including:
Specimens are mapped and clearly labeled.
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