Tree Walk: Locally Significant Plants of the Northeast Regional Library

TreesLouisville, in partnership with the Northeast Regional branch of the Louisville Free Public Library, is working to bring knowledge and history of regionally significant plants to the public.

Walk through the campus and you will find many trees and shrubs that are accompanied by informational signage. Scan the QR codes to take a peek into the history and qualities of each featured plant. This is a wonderful opportunity to get outside, enjoy some unique plants, and learn about Louisville's horticultural legacy!

Where: Northeast Regional Library

15 Bellvoir Circle, Louisville, KY 40202

Cave Hill Cemetery Arboretum Tour: Plants of Distinction

Since 2014, Cave Hill Cemetery has maintained official status as a Level II accredited arboretum with a burgeoning collection of over 600 different tree and shrub species, many of which have been recognized in local and national contests throughout the years. Walk or take a drive through the cemetery and see first-hand what makes Cave Hill such a horticultural gem!

University of Louisville Belknap Campus Tree Tour

Where: Self-guided tours begin at the North Information Center, 1999 S. 1st St.

The University of Louisville's park-like Belknap campus has over 2,500 trees representing over 130 species, many of which are native to our bioregion. UofL researchers and students have helped catalog over 1,740 individual trees on the core of Belknap Campus that represent a total of 117 species from 54 genera.

Take a self-guided 2-mile walking tour of interesting and historical trees on Belknap Campus. You can:

• Access the interactive map with your smartphone, tablet or computer
• Download the Tree Tour pamphlet
• Pick up a print version during business hours at the North Information Center (call 502-852-6565 for information)
• Or, simply enjoy UofL's Branch Out Story Map online wherever you are!