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"There is no spot of ground,
however arid, bare or ugly,
that cannot be tamed into such
a state as may give an impression
of beauty and delight." - Gertrude Jekyll
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Brief History: The High Plains Arboretum is 62 acres of what was once woody plant research blocks as part of the 2870 acre USDA Cheyenne High Plains Horticultural Research Station. From 1928 through the mid 1970s the research station's goals were to find, breed and release trees, shrubs and flowers that would survive in the challenging climate of the High Plains to further encourage settlement of the High Plains. With many successful plant introductions, it is one of the nation's important historic horticultural sites. "The settling of the High Plains was greatly aided by the many trees, shrubs, flowers and food plants introduced by the High Plains Horticulture Research Station" -Shane Smith After the mid 1970s, the research station's emphasis was changed to rangeland research which continues today. Below are some links about the current operation of the USDA station and its history. * Learn about the last director of the Horticulture Research Station and noted horticulturist (and great friend to the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens) was the late Gene Howard. * Jump to a page about the history of the arboretum site's horticulture. * Read about the current rangeland research occurring at the site. * History of the USDA High Plains Grasslands Research Station * Chronological history of the Station USDA High Plains Research Station * History of A.C. Hildreth early station director * Plants at the Arboretum Current Status: The land for the High Plains Arboretum was transferred to the City of Cheyenne in 2007. A 20 year master plan was developed with the assistance of Landscape Architect, Herb Schaal. More about the Master Plan. Visitation: Click here for directions. Visitation is allowed during daylight hours except during hunting season. There are no restroom facilities. Please do not remove ANY plant material without first contacting the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens for information about restrictions and procedures for removing plant materials. Plants: While it is a beautiful and historic site, due to the newness of the creation of this arboretum and a lack of funds, interpretation is sparse. However, many of the important plants do have interpretation. Numerous plants from the High Plains Arboretum have been chosen as part of the Plant Select Program operated by Colorado State University and Denver Botanic Gardens and are available for sale. Both the Cheyenne Urban Forestry division and the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens are working to preserve, the existing plants, restore plantings and add new plants of note with the additional help from the Friends of the High Plains Arboretum and Friends of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.
Brief History: The High Plains Arboretum is 62 acres of what was once woody plant research blocks as part of the 2870 acre USDA Cheyenne High Plains Horticultural Research Station. From 1928 through the mid 1970s the research station's goals were to find, breed and release trees, shrubs and flowers that would survive in the challenging climate of the High Plains to further encourage settlement of the High Plains. With many successful plant introductions, it is one of the nation's important historic horticultural sites.
"The settling of the High Plains was greatly aided by the many trees, shrubs, flowers and food plants introduced by the High Plains Horticulture Research Station" -Shane Smith
After the mid 1970s, the research station's emphasis was changed to rangeland research which continues today. Below are some links about the current operation of the USDA station and its history.
* Learn about the last director of the Horticulture Research Station and noted horticulturist (and great friend to the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens) was the late Gene Howard.
* Jump to a page about the history of the arboretum site's horticulture.
* Read about the current rangeland research occurring at the site.
* History of the USDA High Plains Grasslands Research Station
* Chronological history of the Station USDA High Plains Research Station
* History of A.C. Hildreth early station director
* Plants at the Arboretum
Current Status: The land for the High Plains Arboretum was transferred to the City of Cheyenne in 2007. A 20 year master plan was developed with the assistance of Landscape Architect, Herb Schaal. More about the Master Plan.
Visitation: Click here for directions. Visitation is allowed during daylight hours except during hunting season. There are no restroom facilities. Please do not remove ANY plant material without first contacting the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens for information about restrictions and procedures for removing plant materials.
Plants: While it is a beautiful and historic site, due to the newness of the creation of this arboretum and a lack of funds, interpretation is sparse. However, many of the important plants do have interpretation. Numerous plants from the High Plains Arboretum have been chosen as part of the Plant Select Program operated by Colorado State University and Denver Botanic Gardens and are available for sale.
Both the Cheyenne Urban Forestry division and the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens are working to preserve, the existing plants, restore plantings and add new plants of note with the additional help from the Friends of the High Plains Arboretum and Friends of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.
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