Indigenous Plant Use Tour STUDENT PROJECT IN PROCESS

This tour focuses on the cultural and medicinal uses of the indigenous plants of the region by Native Americans and early pioneers. Plants througout the arboretum have been historically used for many purposes, and this tour focuses on a wide range of these purposes. If the app is describing plants or characteristics that may not be in season, please refer to the plant pictures that are intended to fill in important plant information. Regardless of when you are here, enjoy your experience! Time spent in nature restores us -- it can tangibly reduce stress; lower blood pressure, heart rate, and the production of stress hormones; improve memory function; benefit people suffering from depression; and help build attention and focus. Nature is good for us!