Carleton’s Cowling Arboretum contains 800 acres of prairie, forest, and river habitat. It was established by Donald J. Cowling and Harvey E. Stork in the 1920s for education, conservation, and recreation.

Arboretum Faculty & Staff

Arboretum Director

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Nancy Braker ’81 Bio
Instructor in Physical Education, Athletics, and Recreation
Puzak Family Director of the Cowling Arboretum
Senior Lecturer in Biology

Arboretum Staff

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Matthew Elbert
Manager of Cowling Arboretum
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Lisa Falconer Bio
Administrative Assistant in American Studies
Administrative Assistant in Environmental Studies
Administrative Assistant in Linguistics
Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Cowling Arboretum
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Mark McKone Bio
Towsley Professor of Biology & Research Supervisor of Cowling Arboretum

Arboretum Grounds Supervisor

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Adam Donkers
Certified Grounds Maintenance