About Chadwick

History of Chadwick

• Founders originally intended to have a campus wide arboretum

• In 1888 the Columbus Horticulture Society tended the arboretum on campus
• In 1926 the Horticulture Gardens west of Campbell Hall were opened to the public

• Campbell Hall was developed as the Agricultural Campus between 1967-1979

• The new gardens were dedicated in 1981
• The first recorded date of an Arbor Day event presented by the newly
•  dedicated Chadwick Arboretum was April 27, 1984                                        

         

• In 1980 the OSU Board of Trustees established the Chadwick Arboretum, named for Dr. Lewis C. Chadwick
  
• Dr. Chadwick was a well known horticulturist and professor at the Ohio State University
• He is credited with bringing the field of arboriculture to professional status
• He developed a system for propagation using hormones

Mission Statement

To provide an educational environment to advance the knowledge of students in their horticulture studies and to be a resource for learning about plants for the campus community and general public. It is also a peaceful place for respite.

Funding

• Most of Chadwick's staff salaries come from the Horticulture and Crop Science department of OSU
• Student salaries are paid for through the Mayhew endowment
• Chadwick is responsible for 100% of its operating fees
• Chadwick is given a budget of $100,000 from the University
• The plant sale is the biggest fundraiser, annually bringing in around $38,000- $42,000

Fun Facts

• Dr. Chadwick has had several plants named for him
• Chadwick Arboretum offers several classes per season, for example, flower arranging and flower pounding
• The Greenhouse is open to the public and has several different selections, including a tropics room