Peavy Arboretum
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Peavy Arboretum (40 acres) is an arboretum operated by Oregon State University and located on Arboretum Road, Corvallis, Oregon. It is open to the public daily without charge.
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Type | Arboretum |
Location | Corvallis, Oregon, United States |
Coordinates | 44°39′24″N 123°13′56″W |
Area | 40-acre (16 ha) |
Operated by | Oregon State University |
Status | Open to the public |
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The arboretum was dedicated by the university in 1926, operated as a Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camp from 1933–1942, and reverted to College of Forestry management in 1964.[1] While the CCC was active, they planted trees, expanded the nursery, constructed Cronemiller Lake, and built roads, trails, and firebreaks.