Secrest Arboretum
Secrest Arboretum
Learn - Explore - Wonder - Connect
Learn - Explore - Wonder - Connect

Come Visit!


Metal sculptured butterfly bench

Look at, learn about, and love the plant life around you. Through research, education and aesthetic value, let Secrest teach you about the world of plants. Over the past 100+ years, we have grown into an expansive outdoor laboratory and display garden.

At Secrest, our beautiful theme gardens illustrate the use of style, color and texture within plant habitats to establish a sustainable landscape. Enjoiy our gardens and discover appropriate plant selections for yours.

Make the most of your environment by taking a look at ours.Jack & Deb Miller Pavilion

Tie-Dyed Buckeye T-Shirts are still available, for those interested in supporting ongoing renewal projects, following the 9/10 tornado.  Click on the 'T-Shirts' page above to download an order form.  Adult and Youth sizes available.

Plant of the Month

 Dragon's-eye pine - Pinus densiflora 'Oculus Draconis'


Plant of the Month

This pine's needles are marked with bands of yellow and green. The buttery yellow variegation on the 3- to 5-inch needles is present year-round, but intensifies as summer turns to fall and persists into winter. The scaly, fissured bark is lovely, ranging in color from gray to rich rusty orange.

Upcoming Events



Guided Bird Walk
Saturday, February 11, 2012

Members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society guide birders of all skill levels.



Guided Winter Walk
Monday, February 27, 2012

Enjoy the unique beauty of winter in the arboretum.


Dormant Pruning Workshop
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Hands-on activities teach dormant pruning techniques.



Guided Bird Walk
Saturday, April 14, 2012

Members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society guide birders of all skill levels.



Wooster Campus Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The OSU Wooster Campus is home to the 5th Annual Scarlet, Gray and Green Fair.



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