SPRING GROVE ARBORETUM
Spring Grove Cemetery in Medina, Ohio has renewed its Level II Accreditation by The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity, and professionalism. Spring Grove Cemetery is also recognized as an accredited arboretum in the Morton Register of Arboreta, a database of the world’s arboreta and gardens dedicated to woody plants.
"As the only arboretum in Medina County, our community benefits significantly from the renewed Level II ArbNet accreditation of Spring Grove. For over two decades, the Friends of the Cemetery and the City of Medina have worked together to maintain, preserve, and plant trees at Spring Grove. This accreditation renewal further strengthens our partnership as we advance the care and development of the arboretum at Spring Grove.” Teresa Merkle, President of Friends of the Cemetery.
Established in 1883, Spring Grove Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This 34-acre property functions as an urban forest and public garden, featuring a diverse collection of 638 trees, including 108 different species. The arboretum represents a unique public-private partnership between the Friends of the Cemetery and the City of Medina. The mission of this partnership is to ensure public access to green space within Medina’s urban forest through outreach and education about the historical and cultural significance and preservation of its valuable trees.
Spring Grove Cemetery grounds are open to the public every day and the public is encouraged to use the grounds for exercise, bird and wildlife watching, relaxation, reflection and, of course, to enjoy the beauty of the arboretum
The Friends collaborated with Medina City Schools to produce a video at Spring Grove Arboretum for the 3rd graders in the district who recieved tree seedings from the Kiwanis for Arbor Day.