Taltree Arboretum And Gardens

Vision:
Taltree will improve quality of life and increase economic vitality in the South Lake Michigan region by preserving green space, establishing significant woody plant collections in beautiful display gardens, hosting cultural events and encouraging people to enjoy, appreciate, and take pride in our natural heritage.

Mission:
Taltree Arboretum and Gardens will establish and maintain woody plant collections, gardens, and natural areas for the benefit of the people in the South Lake Michigan Region.

Our Goals
We cultivate the hearts and minds of our community as we:

- Present an extensive collection of trees and other plants that are native to the South Lake Michigan Region and other similar regions of the world.

-Provide professionally designed gardens.

-Pursue education and research in arboriculture, horticulture, botany, conservation, restoration, ecology, and natural history.

-Conserve and restore Taltree's natural areas.

-Maintain a cultural environment of natural beauty and diversity.