Plants and Animals

Report Wildlife

Tell us what you saw! Your report will help us monitor the biodiversity of the Arb. (For bird observations, go to ebird.org.)
Fauna

The Arboretum is home to a diverse assemblage of animals. Lists are of birds, ants, reptiles, mussels, butterflies, fish, and mammals.
Flora

Species are organized alphabetically by families, and then genus and species. Common names are provided.
Fungi

Fungi are a kingdom of organisms, distinct from plants. They span a variety of roles, from microscopic mildews to the large, mushroom-producing fungi we’re most familiar with. This guide focuses mainly on these macrofungi.
Invasive Nonnatives

Overview page for Invasive Nonnative plant species with links to individual problem species found in Cowling Arboretum, and with links to other general sites on invasive species.
Carleton College Herbarium

An informative page about the Carleton College herbarium.