The Town of Comox and the Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association are celebrating after Filberg Park has been awarded level 1 arboretum accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum.

This accreditation recognizes Filberg Park for achieving professional standards essential to the development of and management of tree-focused parks worldwide.

Filberg Park is now listed in the Morton Register of Arboreta, a global database of recognized botanical gardens devoted to trees and the dedication to the study of and conservation of woody plants.

This designation highlights the Town and Filberg Heritage Lodge and Park Association’s shared commitment to preserving and enhancing the area for education, conservation and community enjoyment.

Comox Mayor Nicole Minions says the accreditation acknowledges the ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance the space as an ecological resource, ensuring it remains a treasured destination for both residents and visitors to the community.

The two partnered to create a vibrant arboretum at Filberg Park.

The initiative includes completing an up-to-date plant inventory detailing species, plant family, origin, and, where possible, age.

You can check out the new mapping inventory by visiting Town of Comox.