Juneau: Evergreen Cemetery awarded Level 1 Arboretum Accreditation
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~ Juneau, Alaska - The CBJ Parks & Recreation Department has proudly announced that Evergreen Cemetery has received a Level 1 Accreditation from The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. This prestigious recognition is awarded to arboreta and botanic gardens that meet specific standards of professional practices.

The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is a global initiative that recognizes arboreta at different levels of development, capacity, and professionalism. Evergreen Cemetery has also been added to the Morton Register of Arboreta, a database of the world's arboreta and gardens dedicated to woody plants.

With this accreditation, Evergreen Cemetery joins the Jensen-Olson Arboretum as Juneau's only certified and accredited arboreta. Established in 1891 and deeded to CBJ in 1907, Evergreen Cemetery is now operated and maintained by CBJ Parks & Recreation. It is a popular green space in downtown Juneau, boasting 41 species, varieties, and cultivars of trees and woody shrubs.

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Visitors can easily locate these trees and plants through an interactive Tree Map available on the Evergreen webpage or by scanning a QR code in the park space. For more information about ArbNet accreditation, interested individuals can visit arbnet.org. To learn more about CBJ parks and green spaces, they can visit Parks & Recreation's Find A Park webpage.

For any questions or inquiries about this achievement, please contact CBJ Parks & Recreation at (907) 586-5226. This recognition highlights the dedication of CBJ Parks & Recreation in maintaining beautiful green spaces for the community to enjoy.

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