The George Landis Arboretum consists of 548 acres (2.22 km2), 40 acres (160,000 m2) of which are devoted to noteworthy collections and gardens overlooking the Schoharie Valley near Esperance, New York, USA. It contains approximately 2,000 labeled specimens, with plantings of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous perennials from around the world. The other areas consist of natural areas, woodlands and open fields, with 13 km (8.1 mi) of trails. Educational programs relating to the trees, other plants and animals are given all year long. The Arboretum is open free to the public, from dawn to dusk every day of the year.
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