FAQ
General Questions- Are there directions to the Arboretum?
- Do you have suggestions for a nice walk?
- When is the Arboretum open?
- How can I volunteer?
- May visitors collect leaves, flowers, pine cones, etc.
- Are dogs allowed?
- Are bicycles permitted?
- What does the winter season offer?
- Are motorized vehicles allowed on the grounds?
- Are horses allowed?
- What is your smoking policy?
- Can I hunt there?
- Can I rent the facilities?
General Questions
Q. Are there directions to the Arboretum?
We are not hard to find. Our Directions page a map to help guide you to us.
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Q. Do you have suggestions for a nice walk?
The Viles Pond Loop is the best introductory walk in the Arboretum. It goes through the hosta garden, past the piggery and out to Viles Pond. It is just about a mile round trip.
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Q. When is the Arboretum open?
The grounds are open every day of the year from dawn to dusk. The Visitors Center is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Q. How can I volunteer?
There are many different volunteering options at the Arboretum. Please click here for more information.
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Q. May visitors collect leaves, flowers, pine cones, etc.
Generally no. Please leave such materials here for others to enjoy or so nature can take its course.
Collecting for research purposes may be allowed by written permission only. Contact Operations Manager Steve Oliveri at ptsaso@roadrunner.com.
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Q. Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are allowed on arboretum grounds but must be leashed at all times. Dog waste must be picked up and removed from the Aboretum by the owner. Failure to do so may result in the loss of the priviledge to bring dogs onto the property.
Dogs are not allowed in cultivated areas, including the quarry ledge rock garden.
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Q. Are bicycles permitted?
Bicycles are allowed on the trails. Cyclists must yield to visitors on foot. Courtesy, common sense, and safety for all are of paramount importance.
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Q. What does the winter season offer?
The Arboretum offers what may be the best grromed ski trials in the area. Groomed trails are open to sliers only. Marked snowshoes trails are aslo available. The Arboretum is beautiful in winter, too. Please enjoy.
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Q. Are motorized vehicles allowed on the grounds?
Motorized vehicles, including motorbikes, motorcycles, ATVs, go-carts, and golf carts are not allowed on Arboretum property except as authorized in advance and in writing by the executive director for a specific purpose. Motorized wheelchairs are allowed, as are school buses bringing students to the Johnson Learning Center for a pre-scheduled program.
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Q. Are horses allowed?
Horses are allowed on all trails but the Hosta trail. Horses are not allowed on bridges and boardwalks.
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Q. What is your smoking policy?
The Viles Arboretum is a smole-free facility. Smoking is not allowed in the visitors center, or anywhere on the grounds.
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Q. Can I hunt there?
Hunting is not permitted anywhere on Arboretum grounds.
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Q. Can I rent the facilities?
Yes you can. To learn about rental options at the Arboretum visit our Facilities page.
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