The Town of Comox and the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association are proud to announce that Filberg Park has been awarded level 1 arboretum accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. This accreditation recognizes Filberg Park for achieving professional standards essential to the development of and management of tree-focused parks worldwide.
Filberg Park is now listed in the Morton Register of Arboreta, a global database of recognized botanical gardens devoted to trees and the dedication to the study of and conservation of woody plants. This designation highlights the Town of Comox and Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association’s shared commitment to preserving and enhancing this place for education, conservation and community enjoyment.
“This accreditation is an example of collaborative efforts to preserve the natural beauty of Filberg Park and inventory all the plants,” said Comox Mayor, Nicole Minions. “It acknowledges the ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance this space as an ecological resource, ensuring it remains a treasured destination for both residents and visitors to our community.”
The Town of Comox and the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association partnered to create a vibrant arboretum at Filberg Park. This initiative includes completing an up-to-date plant inventory detailing species, plant family, origin, and, where possible, age. The arboretum serves as an educational tool, a conservation effort, and a place of tranquility for the public to enjoy. Check out the new mapping inventory by visiting, comox.ca/arboretum.
“Receiving level 1 arboretum accreditation from ArbNet is a significant achievement for Filberg Park and a testament to our shared commitment with the Town of Comox to conservation, education and community engagement,” said Linda Trevor, Executive Director of Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association. “This recognition reflects the hard work of our team to preserve and enhance the Park’s natural heritage for future generations.
About ArbNet
ArbNet is an interactive, collaborative, international community of arboreta. It facilitates the sharing of knowledge, experience, and other resources to help arboreta achieve their institutional goals while raising professional standards through its accreditation program. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program, coordinated by The Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Illinois, in partnership with the American Public Gardens Association and Botanic Gardens Conservation International, is the only global initiative recognizing arboreta at varying levels of development, capacity, and professionalism. More information is available at www.arbnet.org.
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Media Contact:
Linda Trevor, Executive Director Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association
lodge@filberg.ca
250-339-2715
and
Robbie Nall, Parks Manager
rnall@comox.ca
250-339-2421