Lockerly Arboretum
History
Lockerly Arboretum Foundation has served the Milledgeville and Middle Georgia community for over forty years as a public garden and educational resource. Founded in 1965 by Mr. E.J. Grassmann of Elizabeth, N.J., the foundation seeks to provide outstanding ecological, horticultural and historical education in order to promote preservation and stewardship of the environment, by fostering an understanding of and an appreciation for the natural world.
Present and Future -
In 2005, Lockerly's Board of Trustees adopted a Master Plan that serves as a guideline for future development and preservation of the site facilities and amenities. In 2008, Jim Garner became Lockerly's Executive Director and began a major rehabilitation effort for the arboretum. Please come visit us to see all the many changes as Lockerly grows into the 21st century. Lockerly will remain a community supported resource and destination offering educational and recreational services related to the natural environment, history and conservation of the middle Georgia region.
Mission
To provide outstanding ecological, horticultural and historical education in order to promote preservation and stewardship of the environment, by fostering an understanding of and an appreciation for the natural world.
Values
- Stewardship of the environment
- Preservation of history
- Organizational environmental and financial sustainability
- Equal treatment and access for all citizens
- Organizational transparency
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