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 | Arboretum Staff | Arboretum Grounds Supervisor |

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
Office: Arb Office 120
Phone: 507 222 4543

Arboretum Staff

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Matthew Elbert
Manager of Cowling Arboretum
Office: Arb Office 118
Phone: 507 222 5413
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Lisa Falconer Bio
Administrative Assistant in American Studies & to the Director of the Cowling Arboretum
Administrative Assistant in Environmental Studies
Administrative Assistant in Linguistics
Administrative Assistant to the Director of the Cowling Arboretum
Office: Willis Hall 402
Phone: 507 222 5248
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Mark McKone Bio
Towsley Professor of Biology & Research Supervisor of Cowling Arboretum
Office: Olin Hall 201A
Phone: 507 222 4393

Arboretum Grounds Supervisor

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Adam Donkers
Certified Grounds Maintenance
Office: Grounds Garage/Warehouse 001
Phone: 507 222 4865