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The Arboretum
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The Arb (Cowling Arboretum)

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The Arboretum (known affectionately as "The Arb") consists of 880 acres of prairie and woodland purchased by Carleton president Donald J. Cowling back in the 1920s. Students enjoy its jogging, biking, and skiing trails and biology classes use it for field research.

  • Alex Brewer '12, Chase Kimball '10, Julia Busiek '09 and Liz Evison '10 say The Arb (Cowling Arboretum) is a favorite place.
  • Peter Schlesinger '12 in the Arb
    Peter Schlesinger '12 says:
    I love the Arb. It's a great place for walking, running, and reflecting. It's 800 acres to explore and enjoy! I go on runs in the Arb multiple times a week. Last week, I got to run by a family of deer!
  • Margaret Taylor '10
    Margaret Taylor '10 says:
    There's this place in the Arb where you're up on a little cliff, and there's a stream running along below you. In May there are violets there. Violets that come in not just purple but white and yellow. Violets that grow like weeds.
    Tags: Favorite campus place?