CHATHAM COLLEGE ARBORETUM

PITTSBURGH, PA

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Chatham College Arboretum is a beautiful and serene botanical garden located in Pittsburgh, PA. Spread over an area of 32 acres, the arboretum is home to over 115 different species of trees and shrubs, and a wide variety of herbaceous plants. The arboretum was established in 1998 and it is a part of Chatham University.

The arboretum is designed to provide a peaceful and educational experience to visitors. It features several walking trails that wind through the lush greenery, providing a perfect opportunity to explore the natural beauty of the area. The trails are also wheelchair accessible.

One of the highlights of the arboretum is the Japanese Garden, which is a popular spot for meditation and relaxation. The garden features a traditional Japanese teahouse, a pond, and a waterfall. The arboretum also houses the Jennie King Mellon Library, which has an extensive collection of books on botany and horticulture.

The arboretum is open to the public from dawn to dusk, and admission is free. It also hosts several educational programs and events, including guided tours, workshops, and lectures. Whether you're a nature lover or simply looking for a peaceful getaway, Chatham College Arboretum is a must-visit destination in Pittsburgh, PA.

CHATHAM COLLEGE ARBORETUM is a Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Center in PITTSBURGH PA. US MID #8404200244

The museum is classed as BOT (Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania).

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The water here is acid and iron-rich, coming up to the surface from underground mines, staining the rocks rust-red. Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a major source of water pollution and the cause of the extensive stream degradation and environmental damage.

Where did this mine water come from?
The Ocean Coal Company, a subsidiary of Berwind-White Coal Company of Philadelphia, PA established several mines in this region including in 1900, Ocean No. 2. It is purported that drainage from Ocean No. 2 is the chief cause of the Red Waterfall.

Why is it acidic and full of iron?
Hundreds of millions of years ago, the massive Pittsburgh Coal Seam formed underneath parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio from ancient swamp plants. Sand, silts, shells, and other matter were deposited and made a rock seal over the carbon rich vegetation. This rock contained the mineral &quot;pyrite&quot;, made of iron and sulfur.

Cola mining exposes pyrite to oxygen and ground water causing the formation of sulfuric acid and a number of red, orange, and yellow compounds. AMD occurs when this mine water seeps, or in this sea, bursts out into streams. The yellow sulfur can be seen in the shale near coal seams.

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Contact CHATHAM COLLEGE ARBORETUM

CHATHAM COLLEGE ARBORETUM
WOODLAND ROAD
PITTSBURGH
PA
15232

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CHATHAM COLLEGE ARBORETUM Information

MID #	8404200244
Name	CHATHAM COLLEGE ARBORETUM
Alternate Name	CHATHAM COLLEGE ARBORETUM
Classification	Arboretums, Botanical Gardens, & Nature Centers, , Mid-Atlantic
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	40.4476843, -79.9234593
CODES	FIPS State Code: 42 FIPS County Code: 003 US Census Tract: 140200 US Census Block: 1005