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Welcome to the Arboretum!

A partnership between Saint John's Abbey, its 2,740 acres and Benedictine tradition of stewardship, and the mission of Saint John's University to provide environmental education.

Arboretum Events

Upcoming Events:
  MN Natural History Lecture Series 
         Emerald Ash Borer Nov 17
         Water Quality in Area Lakes Dec 15
  3rd Annual Arboretum Photo Contest
         Submissions due Nov 17
  Member/Volunteer Appreciation Open House
         December 4 (RSVP by Nov 20)


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Mission of Saint John's Arboretum

  • Preserve native and historical plant and wildlife communities of the Arboretum lands.
  • Model practices of sustainable land use.
  • Provide opportunities for education and research.
  • Make accessible a natural environment which invites spiritual renewal

Vision of Saint John's Arboretum

Saint John's Arboretum celebrates and preserves the unique beauty and richness of God's creation in Central Minnesota and fosters the Benedictine Tradition of land stewardship, education, and environmental respect.