Home

Up

Our Mission

The Arboretum at UNLV serves the campus,  the community, and the region through displays of flora adaptable to southern  Nevada, the Mojave Desert, and other arid regions.  The plant collection supports teaching and research, enhances campus beauty, and fosters awareness of plants in the human environment.

 

Education

 In this part of the website you will find copies of fact sheets, interpretive signs, and other educational materials prepared by Arboretum staff.   

bulletFact sheets are one and two-page flyers on single topics related to the plants, gardens, heritage spaces, and animals found in the Arboretum.  Click on the links below for a flyer on each subject in pdf form.
bulletVerdin in the Xeric Garden
bullet Whiptail in the Xeric Garden
bullet Hummingbirds in the Xeric Garden
bullet Native Nevada Orchids Brochure
bullet Native Nevada Orchid Poster
bulletInterpretive signs located in different parts of the Arboretum are changed two or three times a year.  You can view past and present panels by clicking on the link on the left.  Click on the links below for a flyer on each subject in pdf form.
bullet Cacti Interpretive Sign
bullet Tree Interpretive Sign
bullet Xeric Garden Interpretive Sign
bullet Hummingbird Interpretive Sign

 

[ Home ]

Send mail to jacobyg@unlv.nevada.edu with questions or comments about this web site.
Copyright © 2008 The Arboretum at UNLV
Last modified: 05/28/08