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Hofstra's 240 acres provide a beautiful campus setting that inspires and motivates its students. The Hofstra campus is a member in good standing of the American Public Gardens Association, one of only 430 arboreta in the United States. Today, more than 12,000 evergreen and deciduous trees represent 625 species and varieties, and the number is increasing every year.
The Friends of the Hofstra University Arboretum have developed a two-acre plot of land for a distinctive bird sanctuary. Most important, the sanctuary serves as an educational prototype for New York State. Information and brochures about self-guided tours are available by calling Frederick Soviero, director of grounds and landscaping, at (516) 463-6623.
From the Director - Fall-Winter 2008The Hofstra arboretum has interest in all seasons but the starkness of fall and winter's landscape focuses our attention on details we might not otherwise notice. In these dormant months of winter, color and shadow/texture and form can still be found along every path... | more | |
Bird Sanctuary Clean-UpSee pictures of the Bird Sanctuary cleanup, which took place as part of the Earth Day observance at Hofstra. The project was directed by Fred Soviero... | more | |